Join Emma and Gwen of Gweniems in their beautiful garden workshop to enjoy quiet, relaxing crafting sessions, where your child can create amazing things, chill out and make new friends. 

Workshops are weekly - We would suggest that Monday sessions are for ages 8-11 and Tuesday sessions are for 12-18 - but we are flexible on this, if your child would prefer to be with younger/older children, etc.

Venue: Rose Court, Russell Gardens, Wickford. Take a look at their Facebook page to see the workshop and the amazing items they help you make. www.facebook.com/gweniems 

In the past children have created mandala painted terracotta pots, pen holders, keyrings, coasters and wreaths.

You do not need a diagnosis of anxiety or autism/adhd/dyslexia/dyspraxia etc. to attend this group. If you feel it will benefit your child/teen's mental health and help them to make friends, then please book them in. We keep the sessions small, with a max of 6 children/teens, plus parent/carers.

We will provide biscuits and water and tea, or coffee for adults. 

Please note - The accompanying Parent/Carer is asked to stay at the venue during the session. There is a lovely chill out area in the garden (under cover and with a patio heater) for parents to sit and chat, whilst the children/young people get to crafting in the workshop. Please note there isn't enough room for parents to sit in the workshop area too - please bring a coat if the weather is chilly (although the patio heater and blankets are very good at keeping people warm).

The cost for this session is £6.50 per child, which includes all the materials. We are able to offer the sessions at this reduced rate as the costs are subsidised by MyOTAS, through grants received from Essex County Council Locality Fund sponsored by Councillor Tony Ball

Safeguarding and Social Media

Please do not take any photos during the sessions. We take safeguarding very seriously - please view our Safeguarding policy here for further information Policies – MyOTAS

Cancellation/Exchanges/Refunds 

In the event of that we need to cancel a session all families will be notified via email and will be issued with a full refund. Please check your email prior to leaving for a session, in case of any last minute cancellations.

Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds, or exchange sessions, if you cannot attend for any reason.

GDPR

By booking this group, you are agreeing for your details to be shared with the MyOTAS team and the session leader. Your information will be stored securely and will not be shared with anyone other than those mentioned above. You can view our GDPR policy on our website here Policies – MyOTAS