Craft Workshops for Adults with Learning Disabilities

For all individuals

Join our craft workshops, where adults aged 18 and over with learning disabilities of any skill level, from beginner to experienced, can unleash their creativity.

Develop a new skill

A nurturing environment where indiviuals can engage in sewing techniques, jewellery making, and a variety of other crafts, tailored to their abilities.

Unleash creativity

We empower our clients by inspiring their imagination, and building upon their confidence and independence in a supportive environment.

Safe environment

At Bead Sew Crafty, safeguarding is our utmost priority. We ensure a secure environment where our clients can participate in crafty activities safely

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a safe, friendly, and supportive environment where individuals with learning disabilities can discover and develop their creative skills through therapeutic handicrafts.

What we do

Personalised Craft Workshops

Every craft project is designed with our clients in mind, reflecting upon our understanding and appreciation for their unique needs and abilities. Our dedicated staff are committed to providing personalised guidance and support, ensuring that every individual feels valued and empowered throughout their creative session.

The experts

Meet the Craft Experts

Our staff team are the heart of our organisation. With a passion for empowering individuals with learning disabilities and with their own experience in an array of handicrafts our staff bring warmth, enthusiasm, and expertise to every workshops. We create a space where your unique abilities are celebrated, where every stitch and bead brings a sense of achievement.

Outcome

Crafting Confidence

We believe in making handicrafts accessible to vulnerable groups, as they offer numerous positive psychological benefits such as reducing anxiety, enhancing motor skills, and improving mental health. Our fun and social craft workshops aim to reduce isolation by encouraging participation in group activities and promote independence through creativity.

BSC Events and Updates

Who are Bead Sew Crafty?

We are a Registered Charity run by Alsena & Amrit who specialise in running therapeutic handicraft workshops for adults with learning disabilities aadditional needs.Our workshops aim to focus on bringing out the best in individuals by engaging them in a workshops ranging from jewellery making, sewing, embroidery, needle felting and other textile assorted handicrafts.

Shop Handmade Crafts by Bead Sew Crafty

Support our cause and purchase unique handmade crafts made by our talented teams via our online Etsy store.

Introductory workshops

If you are interested in our workshops, here is how to contact us to book a short trial session.

FAQs

Find answers to commonly asked questions about our workshops and services.

Where are we Based?

We run our workshops from the relaxing green surroundings of Horsenden Farm on the border of Greenford/Perivale. Our workshops run Monday to Friday, 9.30 am - 2.15 pm.

Who can participate?

To attend our day service, individuals must be 18 or over and have a learning disability. If you have further enquires please let us know.

How do we manage the transport?

Some of our attendees travel independently to the workshops, some with family or carers, while others use specialist transport services like ECT (Ealing Community Transport) or Dial-a-Ride. It's worth contacting your local council to find out if you qualify for these transport services.

How can I join the service?

Please contact us and we'll arrange a date for you to visit our workshops and take part in a 30 minute taster session. If you find that you enjoyed your session and decide this is the place for you, arrangements can be made for you to join us for a one month trial. If the trial goes well, you can choose to continue with us.

What is the cost of the workshops?

Please contact us for more information regarding prices. Prices are subject to annual inflation. We welcome individuals seeking to fund their placements independently or through council-funded methods.