SERVICE DETAILS
Our flagship programme for older people is, Craft Cafe. It offers a safe, social and creative environment where older people can learn new skills, renew social networks, and reconnect with their communities. The activities, self-directed by participants, harness the joy of creativity, artistic expression and learning.
Our care home set Craft Cafes are held in Viewpoint homes in Edinburgh.
We’re always looking for creative ways to enhance the lives of our residents. In 2012 we were proud open The Craft Café in an unused Chapel which is attached to Marian House. Now lovingly restored to its former glory, it has become a fantastic place for those wishing to socialise and express their creativity.
The cafés are safe, welcoming spaces for people to socialise and express their creativity. From painting and drawing to jewellery making and sculpture, our Craft Cafés bridge the gap between care and housing support, creating a vibrant creative space and improving social interaction.
It is a relaxed and friendly environment where older people age 60+ can come along for a cup of tea and try their hand at a various artistic and creative techniques, whatever their experience or level of ability.
Workshops run from 10:00am - 4:00pm.
Workshops are entirely free.
If you are an older person, or wish to refer an older person to our service, please get in touch at hello@impactarts.co.ukor call 0141 575 3001.
