It is a natural and instinctive process for children to seek out friendship as youngsters, when left to themselves. Occasionally, however, it can also be a challenging experience for some and joining a new holiday club can stir a few worries. At Indigo, we believe that a little social nurturing can go a long way towards their interpersonal development and that friendship is not only good for their self confidence, but also for their soul.
Creativity allows the mind to switch off from daily troubles. A creative act such as crafting or baking can help focus the mind, and has even been compared to meditation due to its calming effects on the brain and body. Even just gardening or sewing releases dopamine, a natural anti-depressant. Creativity reduces anxiety, depression, and stress and it can also help process trauma.
As we enter week two of this very different, temporary life, there’s going to be moments where little bubbles of doubt, fear, panic, worry and exhaustion rise to the surface in all of us. It’s important to remember during this time, first of all - you’re not alone.
Today brings with it the first day of a new, strange chapter in all of our lives in the UK. Many of you will be waking up this morning to the start of your home-schooling journey with your children. Others, who are key workers, will be heading off to their potentially busier than usual jobs.
I have spent the last couple of weeks preparing for the possibility of this worst case scenario so I will be announcing some exciting plans later, about bringing Indigo to you in the home.
What first blew me away was the dedication of this man, with a vision to create something of high quality and incredible taste, made the old fashioned way and a determination to change some people's perception of dark chocolate, by offering something unique.
The misconception that creativity is ‘only art’ and ‘for artists’ alone, that it cannot be learned, or does not impact prosperity and productivity in the same way as literacy and numeracy, is long outlived, it encompasses so much more.
We began the day with a talking sorting hat ceremony, we then designed and crafted wands and paid a visit to Ollivander's...
What developed was a wonderful conversation, first about how they felt about the littering on their collective garden drawing then the effect of littering in the real world on plants, animals, people and the oceans. It was incredible to see and hear the acute awareness from 5-6 year olds but also to see creativity in their learning.
Summer Holiday Club 2023
Mon 24th July – Fri 18th August | 9am – 4pm
Mon 20th – Thur 24th August | 9am – 1pm
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Indigo Arts and Crafts, The Clubhouse, New Street, Brookhouse, Lancaster, LA2 9JP.
