Course Overview
Everyday Materials is a series of workshops where you’ll explore print and textile techniques using everyday materials—objects, fabrics, and things from around the home.
The course is about trying things out, not getting things “right”. You’ll have time to slow down, experiment, and enjoy making in a relaxed and friendly space.
Each session is designed to help you build confidence and find your own way of working—discovering what you enjoy, what you’re drawn to, and how you might express your ideas through making.
Course leader is visual artist Rosie Edwards
What to Expect
Over eight weeks, you’ll try a range of simple techniques using fabric, paper and print. This will include mark-making, printing, stitch, layering and working with soft materials.
Sessions build on each other, so you can develop your ideas over time. You can keep samples each week or start to bring your work together into a larger piece if you want to.
The course is open to everyone. No experience is needed—just a willingness to have a go.
As always at CoCreate, we’ll focus on process over perfection—taking time to explore, learn new things, and enjoy making together.
What You’ll Achieve
Feel more confident in your creativity
Try out print and textile techniques
Find your own way of making and expressing ideas
Learn how to explore and develop ideas over time
Meet others and take part in a supportive group
When, Where & What to Bring
We will provide all the basic materials for the sessions. You are welcome to bring additional materials from home, or things you’d like to explore in class through your art.
8-week course. 27th May - 15th July 2026
Every Wednesday
2pm – 4pm
Hamworthy
Support
CoCreate sessions are designed to be safe and supportive spaces, that allow you the freedom to do your best work. Our courses are suitable for all levels of experience, and we welcome complete beginners.
When you sign up you’ll be asked if there’s anything you might need access support with, this could include physical access (lifts, wheel chair access, etc) or other things like help with writing, large print, or more time to process information. We’ll send a reminder email, with a link to join the session, to everyone.
You don’t have to tell us anything you don’t want to share, and we’re always happy to talk about how we can support you at any point in the course.
“I love attending each Wednesday afternoon to take my mind off everything else going on around me.
It gives me structure to my week and makes feel proud of my work ”
- Spring Term 26, Participant Feedback
Sign Up
Create:Connect courses are open to people who identify as having lived experience of poor mental health and/or have a mental health diagnosis.
Click the button below to complete a short online form to register your interest.
Courses are free, but spaces are limited — early registration is encouraged.
Supported by Dorset Community Foundation & NHS Dorset through the Community Health & Wellbeing Fund.
With special thanks to our project partners Power House Poole
