Elizabeth’s ‘Paper Pleasures’ workshops taught participants the delights of paper, giving them time to create an array of cards, simple books and boxes. These could be used to gather thoughts, share wishes, collect treasures, and provide a place to keep and explore ideas and dreams.
The group tested grains of different paper, experimented using traditional tools and learned terms of different aspects of book making.
“Paper is lovely, familiar and tactile. We used this ordinary material to make extraordinary things.”
– Elizabeth Willow
“I feel at the moment the need to create something beautiful and made by me, so this has really helped me. Thank you.”
– Participant
“Time went too quickly and the effects of each piece was fantastic.”
– Participant
“Very absorbing & soothing. I love the designs.”
– Participant
“We had wonderful feedback from all participants, they thought Elizabeth’s style of teaching was really fitting for our client group, very supportive, encouraging and gentle. They also commented on being proud of their end product, and appreciated the quality of the materials used when making the books.”
– PSS Staff Member
The Umbrella Centre provides recovery-focused courses and creative approaches for those experiencing the challenges of living with anxiety, depression and emotional distress.
PSS believe that everyone is creative and that creativity can play a powerful role in a person’s mental health and wellbeing; individuals are invited to attend craft courses to learn new techniques, strategies and skills with support from others.