Creative Learning at The Barn

Creative sessions

• Arts and Crafts - Paint, draw and make, exploring different skills, techniques and materials.
• Clay and Pottery - Design and make clay items, glaze them, and see them fired in our kiln. Create something useful or decorative to take home.
• Drama & Music - A fun filled session of singing, dancing and acting.
• Film club – Watch and discuss films, both old and new.
• Set Design – Create the backdrops and props for local productions and maybe even see the shows.
• Sewing - Create something individually or as part of a team, by hand or with a sewing machine.
• Woodwork - Design and make wooden items from bird boxes to benches. Suitable for both beginners and people with experience.

Independence and wellbeing

• Cooking - Choose which meals to cook, learn about food hygiene, food preparation and then cook and eat what you make.
• Healthy Living - Set your own goals around wellbeing. Learn about healthy food, exercise, relaxation, and mindfulness. You can even use our very own outdoor gym.
• Numeracy and Literacy - Practice reading, writing, money skills and telling the time, all in a relaxed, supportive way that builds confidence.
• Maintenance working party – help around the site, fix and mend things, improve and adapt the site.

General sessions

• Morning Club - Start the day together with chats and shared activities chosen by the group. Walks, talks, crafts, community outings - it’s your choice.
• Variety Club - A more relaxed afternoon session for those wanting to socialise in a less structured format.

Outdoor sessions

• Animal Care - Help care for our sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Learning about the animals and enjoying being close to nature.
• Bushcraft and Ecology - Forage, build fires, cook outdoors and learn about wildlife and the natural world.
• Gardening - Grow flowers, herbs and vegetables. Learn how plants grow and enjoy being outside in a calm, sensory environment.

We run sessions Monday to Friday, in the mornings and afternoons, and you can choose totake part in one session per day or stay to enjoy both.

Morning: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch: 12.30pm – 13.30pm

Afternoon: 13.30pm – 4.30pm

Each session lasts for three hours and includes hot and cold drinks.

• £28 per session - plus £5 for ingredients in cooking
• Personal budgets, direct payments and private funding accepted.

What’s included in the cost?

• Each session lasts three hours
• Tea, coffee, and squash in break times
• Basic materials are provided for the activities

Please note:

• Transport is not included
• We do not offer personal care

This will depend on the session you are joining. We will confirm this with when you book with us.

Generally speaking, you will need to bring:

• A water bottle
• A packed lunch, if you’re staying all day
• Appropriate clothing e.g. overalls if you’re doing woodwork or animal care
• We may ask you bring cookware or containers for cooking classes.