It was lovely to see Carolyn representing Mindful Maker CIC at last week’s SEND event. She welcomed around 18 participants — parents included, for a fun painting activity.
The activity itself went really well, with some many brilliant masterpieces made! While some children found the sensory aspect of paint a little challenging, many others fully embraced it and seemed to really enjoy the process. Seeing such a range of experiences is always a reminder of the importance of creating accessible, flexible creative spaces.
a 10‑year‑old girl who adores painting and crafting spent a long time working at the table. She created four painted stones and even sketched a character. She told Carolyn that crafting helped her feel relaxed and happy — exactly the kind of positive impact we hope for.
The girl also helped translate for her mother, who painted a stone depicting a traditional Ukrainian hut. At the end of the session, both of them kindly stayed behind to help with tidying up, which meant a lot. ❣️
Thank you to Carolyn for hosting such a great interactive session, we look forward to running more activities like these in the future.