At Indigo, we try to introduce children to as wide a range of different crafts as possible. By doing so, this gives young people the ability to develop their own individual craft interests. For example, when we work with clay, it may spark a strong interest in pottery and they may go on to develop and nurture their skills and talents in that area. Children who come back to holiday club time and time again, look back on their progress and see how they have strengthened and refined their skills.

They also learn that not only do they have the ability to follow directions to achieve an end result, but that it is actually an integral part of the satisfaction of seeing the finished craft they’ve made. Whether it’s a birdhouse made from junk modelling, a shrink-art keyring, a clay pot or animal, a friendship bracelet or a hand-stitched pouch; the basic step-by-step process to reach the final result is the same, and they can achieve the same satisfaction whatever it is they have made.

As kids engage in craft activities over time, their fine motor skills improve – a positive side effect from engaging in such a fun activity! The list of craft activities we offer is incredibly long and always expanding, from junk modelling recycled materials with different themes (e.g. animals, musical instruments, games) pottery (plates, dishes, vases, animals, handprint bowls) fridge magnets, embroidery (bookmarks, hanging decorations, toys, coasters) to scratch art, keyrings, photo frames and greetings cards, just to name a few.

We have regular seasonal craft activities and develop and adapt new ones each time holiday club comes around, incorporating any national/international festivals or annual celebrations that might be occurring at the time we’re running, such as Christmas, Easter, The Olympics, Valentines Day and Chinese New Year.

One of the nicest things about Indigo Arts & Crafts holiday club, is the fact that so many young people with similar interests get to meet each other and make new friends – it’s a wonderful moment to witness the birth of a new friendship! Not only that but they also get the chance to work together on projects or team activities as well as their own individual craft items.