National Creative Wellbeing Project (NCWP)
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Every month, we put together a selection of VI-friendly creative activities for you to do from the comfort of your own home.
You'll find our October project of activities below. For more information and to request a kit, simply fill in the form.
What's our NCWP?
Our NCWP is for all our Members, whether you loved arts and crafts prior to your sight loss and need a helping hand to continue, or you're simply looking for something to occupy your time.
It's available to all Members and is especially popular with those unable to visit one of our centres or who simply enjoy engaging in a creative project in a comfortable environment.
You may have taken part in arts and crafts activities prior to your sight loss and feel unsure how to continue them, or you may just be looking for something to occupy your time.
We'll send you everything you need to complete your creative activity, plus easy to follow, step-by-step large print instructions, as well as audio instructions on a USB stick or on email by request.
Yes! The instructions are written with a VI user in mind, with tactile prompts and image descriptions, offering a more bespoke project than something you'd find in a craft store.
Bauble mosaics
These festive mosaic bases come with a small hole in so you can actually hang your bauble in your home once it’s finished! We’ll send you some festive ribbon along with the usual mosaic materials. All tiles will be pre-sorted for you into labelled bags, although you can make your own design if you wish. (Easy – beginners)
Christmas cards papercraft
This papercraft kit has materials to make your own Christmas cards and gift tags, using collage techniques. We’ll provide a variety of paper, sequins and other decorative items with a Christmassy theme, and we’d encourage you to use your own materials too so you can make some unique cards to send to your loved ones! (Easy – beginners)
Hyacinths
For this year’s winter indoor gardening project, we’re bringing back the Hyacinth bulbs! This kit will contain everything you need to nurture some winter blooms – there’s a plastic pot and some slate chips to add interest. Suitable for indoor gardening, no additional materials required. (Easy – beginners)
Also available
Tank model: We’ve had lots of requests for model vehicles - especially tanks! We really hope you enjoy this 171-piece model. It measures 16x29x15cm when completed and has some moving parts. It will come with our bespoke step by step graphic guide, and some hints and tips. (Moderate difficulty, or confident beginners)
Give us your feedback
We'd love to hear your thoughts on our activities. Your feedback is so valuable as it helps shape the work we do, so we really appreciate it when you complete and return the surveys in your kits.
We’d also love to see your finished creations! Do email us a photo of yourself with your work and let us know how you got on with it.
Request a kit
If you're interested in receiving an activity kit, simply complete the form below to find out more. All our kits are free.
Please note: due to popular demand we can only offer kits to our Members.
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