Freedom to Make
Freedom to Make is our weekly textiles group, the facilitators Nessa and Maddie curate a blend of self-led sessions, alongside specific textiles skill building. Yet each session has community and collaboration at their core.
Over the past year, we have worked with Craft Forward, a community interest company, to make blankets for unhoused people of London. We have also looked at widening our stitch repertoire and tried new and interesting things. For the rest of 2024 the group is turning their hand to embroidery, alongside learning about the political history of crafting in Western societies.
The group believes that crafting is a powerful tool for both improving wellbeing, and also making a powerful social statement.
Where, when & how?
Thursdays, 2.30pm — 4.00pm. The sessions are run hybrid from the James Wigg practice, meaning that is the option to come in and join us, but zoom is also an option.
For more information on how to take part please contact Maddie: maddie@creativehealthcamden.com
This project is free.
How do I take part?
Please click here to self-refer to the programme.
To refer someone else please use this online form.
If you are a registered patient please ask your GP for a direct referral.
Who is this project for?
This activity is for:
Registered patients at the James Wigg and Queens Crescent GP practices in Kentish Town.
People living in the borough of Camden.
Who runs these sessions?
Nessa Hubbard leads this project, she has recently finished her Masters degree in textile design and has spent years teaching the people of London how to knit and crochet.
Maddie Rose assists this project, she has been an avid crafter for over 10 years and believes that creativity is just as good for you as eating your fruits and veggies!
