Dorset based? Pop in and visit our information stand/christmas stall at a local Christmas Fair.

You’ll be able to see an example Cariad Blanket Box, find out more about the project from one of our lovely volunteers, and purchase Christmas decorations to help fund the costs of the project.

A trio of macrame christmas decorations workshop for a local organisation, hosted online.

Did you know we can come to your organisation, club or workplace to provide a creative workshop? Email us to find out more information.

In colloboration with local Cardiff community cafe, The Table, we have launched the Cariad Creativity & Craft Evening @ the Table. The evenings take place on the second Tuesday of every month.

The evening will be a relaxed space where crafters of all abilities can come together and work on their own creative project, or try something new with the craft of the month. All whilst enjoying a cuppa, the company of others and the cosy fires at the Table.

November’s craft theme of the month is stars. They’ll be the opportunity to make either Macrame or Origami stars.

As always this creative space is free to attend, donations towards the craft materials and refreshments are welcome but not expected.

In colloboration with local Cardiff community cafe, The Table, we are launching the Cariad Creativity & Craft Evening @ the Table.

The evening will be a relaxed space where crafters of all abilities can come together and work on your own creative project, or try something new with the craft of the month. All whilst enjoying a cuppa and the company of others.

October’s craft of the month is textile wreaths!

As always this creative space is free to attend, donations towards the craft materials and refreshments are welcome but not expected.

Join The Cariad Blanket Project at the Table for one of our free Spring Craft Workshops. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking for something new to try we will have a craft suitable for you! The workshop is free to attend so that anyone can try new creative activities.

There will be 4 crafts you can try, for varying skill levels and ages, each lasting from 30-60 minutes so you can choose what you'd like to try. All the materials you need will be provided, and there will be the ability to purchase refreshments from the cafe. Crafty teenagers are very welcome to attend but will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Pop in for some or all of the session, it would be great to see you!

Join The Cariad Blanket Project at the Table for one of our free Spring Craft Workshops. Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking for something new to try we will have a craf suitable for you! The workshop is free to attend so that anyone can try new creative activities.

There will be 4 crafts you can try, for varying skill levels and ages, each lasting from 20-60 minutes so you can choose what you'd like to try. All the materials you need will be provided, and there will be the ability to purchase refreshments from the cafe. Children are very welcome to attend but will need to be supervised at all times.

Pop in for some or all of the session, it would be great to see you!

Join The Cariad Blanket Project for a festive and creative Christmas Craft Workshop in collaboration with local community cafe, the Table. Whether you're a crafting pro or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for anyone to get into the Christmas spirit with crafts. The workshop is FREE to attend so that anyone in Cardiff can get crafty this Christmas.

There will be a variety of festive craft activities to have a go at, for varying skill levels and ages, each lasting from 20-40 minutes so you can choose what you'd like to try. All the materials you need will be provided, and there will be the ability to purchase refreshments from the cafe. Crafty teenagers are very welcome to attend but will need to be accompanied by an over 18.

Don't miss out on this fun-filled event where you can learn new skills, meet fellow crafters, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Whilst you can just turn up on the day it would be helpful if you are planning on coming, and have a Facebook account, if you could select going on the Facebook event so that the correct amount of craft material can be purchased.

Join The Cariad Blanket Project for a festive and creative Christmas Craft Workshop in collaboration with local community cafe, the Table. Whether you're a crafting pro or just starting out, this workshop is perfect for everyone of all ages to get into the Christmas spirit with crafts. The workshop is FREE to attend so that anyone in Cardiff can get crafty this Christmas.

There will be a variety of festive craft activities to have a go at, for varying skill levels and ages, each lasting from 20-40 minutes so you can choose what you'd like to try. All the materials you need will be provided, and there will be the ability to purchase refreshments from the cafe. Children are very welcome to attend but will need to be supervised at all times.

Don't miss out on this fun-filled event where you can learn new skills, meet fellow crafters, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Whilst you can just turn up on the day it would be helpful if you are planning on coming, and have a Facebook account, if you could select going on the Facebook event so that the correct amount of craft material can be purchased.

The Cariad Blanket Project will have a table at the Christmas Fair at The Runway. Pop along and say hello, to learn more about the project, see an example box, and buy small items to help raise funds for the project.

The Cariad Blanket Project will have a table at the Craft and Produce Fair in St Luke’s Church Hall where you can learn more about the project, see an example box, and buy small craft items to help raise funds for the project.

As part of Cardiff University’s PHEW (Positive Health and Environment Week) Fortnight, The Cariad Blanket Project will be running a Macrame Keyring Workshop.

The workshop is ideal for anybody who wants to try macrame for the first time, or refresh their macrame skills. All materials will be provided free of charge.

This workshop is only available to Cardiff University staff, and free bookings must be made through the Cardiff University PHEW Booking System. If you think this workshop is something that would benefit your workplace, school, college, or club then please get in contact to discuss the possibility of the project running one where you are.

Macrame Keyring Workshop and Information Table @ Community Fun Day at The Table Cafe.

Tune in on your radio in the South West of England, or online from anywhere in the world, as Hannah goes live on 90.1 Hope FM, a community radio station. Hannah will be being interviewed about The Cariad Blanket Project and how it it helps support new mums.

https://hopefm.com/listen-live/

Volunteers from The Cariad Blanket Project will be at Rise Women’s Conference, providing information about the project and accepting nominations for Cariad Blanket Boxes. So if you want to find out more about the project pop over and say hello.

The Cariad Blanket Project will be at Colwinston Craft Group’s regular meeting on Saturday 1st April to collect blankets created by the group for the project, and to run a Macrame Keyring Workshop for the attendees of the group.

In collaboration with local Cardiff community cafe, the Table, the project is running a Christmas Craft Evening, perfect for anyone wanting to get into the Christmas spirit by getting crafty.

They’ll be several Christmas craft activities you can make and take home, using different creative mediums, including macrame and sewing. You can also help create decorations to take home, and to help decorate the community cafe. Plus they’ll be hot chocolates and mulled wines, christmas music playing and the fire will be on to keep the evening feeling cosy.

This event is FREE to attend, and there is no need to book, you can just turn up on the night. Hope to see you there!

As part of Cardiff University’s PHEW Fortnight (Positive Health, Environment and Wellbeing) the project is running this free taster session for Cardiff University Staff to have a chance to try a new creative outlet.

At this free online workshop you will learn how to create your own afternoon tea before being able to take some time to enjoy it yourself, and if desired later sharing it with friends and family. The session will cover how to bake your own cheese or fruit scones, lemon flavoured shortbread and fairy cakes. To take part you will need access to an oven, a baking tray, baking paper, fairy cake cases, along with the following ingredients:

• Plain Flour & Baking Powder OR Self Raising Flour

• Butter/Baking Spread (Dairy Free Alternatives Can Be Used)

• Milk (Ideally Full Fat but Semi-Skimmed or Dairy Free Alternatives Can Be Used)

• Caster Sugar

• 2x Large Eggs

• Grated Cheddar OR Sultanas (Dependent on your preference for your scones)

• Lemon

• Vanilla Extract

• Icing Sugar

This workshop is only available to Cardiff University staff, and bookings must be made through the Cardiff University PHEW Booking System. If you think this workshop is something that would benefit your workplace, school, college, or club then please get in contact to discuss the possibility of the project running one where you are.

As part of Cardiff University’s PHEW Fortnight (Positive Health, Environment and Wellbeing) the project is running this free taster session for Cardiff University Staff to have a chance to try different crafts.

Be introduced to new ways to creatively express and relax yourself. There will be a range of short creative activities available to try, each one taking 15-20 minutes, to allow you to get a taste of different crafts and perhaps find your new favourite hobby. There won’t be time to complete all the crafts but you’ll be able to chose 4 or 5 from the following:

• Felt Heart Bookmarks

• Tassell Keyrings

• Wire Flowers

• Crochet Granny Squares

• Card Making

• Mini Macrame Hangings

This workshop is only available to Cardiff University staff, and bookings must be made through the Cardiff University PHEW Booking System. If you think this workshop is something that would benefit your workplace, school, college, or club then please get in contact to discuss the possibility of the project running one where you are.

As part of Cardiff University’s PHEW Fortnight (Positive Health, Environment and Wellbeing) the project is running this free taster session for Cardiff University Staff to have a chance to try different crafts.

Be introduced to new ways to creatively express and relax yourself. There will be a range of short creative activities available to try, each one taking 15-20 minutes, to allow you to get a taste of different crafts and perhaps find your new favourite hobby. There won’t be time to complete all the crafts but you’ll be able to chose 3 or 4 from the following:

• Felt Heart Bookmarks

• Tassell Keyrings

• Wire Flowers

• Crochet Granny Squares

• Card Making

• Mini Macrame Hangings

This workshop is only available to Cardiff University staff, and bookings must be made through the Cardiff University PHEW Booking System. If you think this workshop is something that would benefit your workplace, school, college, or club then please get in contact to discuss the possibility of the project running one where you are.

In this online workshop dip your toes into the wonderful world of crochet by learning the basics and how to make a granny square.

This workshop is ideal for beginners, who are want to learn a new creative skill, or those who need a refresher of the basic stitches.

To attend the workshop you will need:

• 1x ball of yarn

• 1x crochet hook in the corresponding size to your yarn

This workshop will be held online via Zoom, so a good internet connection will be needed. Details of the Zoom Call will be sent to attendees via email in advance of the workshop.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.

Come along to this online crochet workshop to learn how to border a blanket, and give your work a beautiful finishing touch.

This workshop is aimed at people who have already completed the bulk of a blanket and want to learn how to border it in order to finish it off.

To join in you will need:

• Your crochet blanket

• The hook you have been using to make your blanket

• Yarn in the same weight as your blanket, and in a colour you wish to use

• Darning Needle

• Scissors

This workshop will be held online via Zoom, so a good internet connection will be needed. Details of the Zoom Call will be sent to attendees via email in advance of the workshop.

Please book your free place via Eventbrite.

In collaboration with the Table this Cardiff based group will be running in person once a month, to connect together those who love to craft with yarn, and give others a chance to learn a new skill.

Do you love to craft with yarn? Do you find crafting peaceful in your daily life, or enjoy it as an escape? Come along and bring your current project to work on whilst enjoying a drink and the company of other like minded crafters.

Want to learn? Come and give it a try - there will be yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles available, along with experienced crafters ready to help so if you’re a beginner you can come and try it for free.

The group is free to attend, and tap water will be provided free of charge. Drinks and cake are available to purchase from The Table.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.

In this online workshop learn how to crochet a 2D flower.

This workshop is ideal for people who have a basic understanding of crochet, and are able to do a few stitches. Please note that this workshop will be taught in UK crochet terms.

To attend the workshop you will need:

• DK Yarn

• 1x 4mm crochet hook

• 1x darning needle

• 1x pair of scissors

This workshop will be held online via Zoom, so a good internet connection will be needed. Details of the Zoom Call will be sent to attendees via email in advance of the workshop.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.

A yummy workshop for all ages to get creative in the kitchen together.

In this Bake Along learn to make a Victoria Sponge - simple but perfect for the Queen’s Jubilee.

To join in you will need:

Equipment

• Oven

• 2x round baking tins of the same size

• Baking/Parchment Paper

Ingredients for the cake

• Unsalted Butter/Spread

• Golden Caster Sugar

• Large Eggs

• Self Raising Flour

• Baking Powder

• Spoonful of Icing Sugar

Ingredients for the filling, chose which ones from the following take your fancy

• Double Cream or Pre-whipped Cream in a can

• Strawberries

• Jam

• Butter & Icing Sugar to make buttercream

In collaboration with the Table this Cardiff based group will be running in person once a month, to connect together those who love to craft with yarn, and give others a chance to learn a new skill.

Do you love to craft with yarn? Do you find crafting peaceful in your daily life, or enjoy it as an escape? Come along and bring your current project to work on whilst enjoying a drink and the company of other like minded crafters.

Want to learn? Come and give it a try - there will be yarn, crochet hooks and knitting needles available, along with experienced crafters ready to help so if you’re a beginner you can come and try it for free.

The group is free to attend, and tap water will be provided free of charge. Drinks and cake are available to purchase from The Table.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.

In this online workshop learn how to crochet a small yarn heart decoration, perfect for decorating your house or sending to a loved one.

This workshop is ideal for people who have a basic understanding of crochet, and are able to do a few stitches. Please note that this workshop will be taught in UK crochet terms.

To attend the workshop you will need:

• 1x ball of yarn

• 1x crochet hook

• 1x darning needle

• 1x pair of scissors

This workshop will be held online via Zoom, so a good internet connection will be needed. Details of the Zoom Call will be sent to attendees via email in advance of the workshop. This workshop is a repeat of the evening workshop.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.

In this online workshop learn how to crochet a small yarn heart decoration, perfect for decorating your house or sending to a loved one.

This workshop is ideal for people who have a basic understanding of crochet, and are able to do a few stitches. Please note that this workshop will be taught in UK crochet terms.

To attend the workshop you will need:

• 1x ball of yarn

• 1x crochet hook

• 1x darning needle

• 1x pair of scissors

This workshop will be held online via Zoom, so a good internet connection will be needed. Details of the Zoom Call will be sent to attendees via email in advance of the workshop.

Book your free place via Eventbrite.