Events
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Forage & Find | SEN Sessions
Come and join us for a session of foraging flora and foliage, which we will collect and use to decorate a cardboard nature box. All other stationery supplies such as glue, scissors and decorative trimmings will be included on the day.
This is a SEN exclusive session but siblings are welcome to purchase tickets for a pack and families are welcome to join in on the fun(Siblings under 5s free). This activity is suitable for SEN children from ages 8 onwards.
This event will support the following:
No crowds
Siblings and families welcome/encouraged
Helpful staff / Parents are welcome to volunteer
No harsh lighting
Access to outdoor space
This is 1.5hrs long so children can take their time and do the session at their own pace.
you can bring your own food and drink
Please note the sessions are free, the ticket price is to cover the costs of supplies as each pack is made to order and non refundable, if for any reason you are unable to attend the session you are welcome to arrange a time to pick up the pack so it can be done at home.
Do get in touch if you have any concerns, questions or suggestions.
For more info on the venue: https://thewildsbarkingriverside.london/
There is parking attached to the venue do make sure you pay for the duration before leaving your car.
Feedback and Testimonials
"Excited to do weekly scrap book with the little today! Photos printed ready from last week and some lovely materials arrived from Artists’ Apothecary Little one loved her box so much she slept with it next to her bed last night! I use to love collecting all this stuff as a kid!" — @onesliceoflemon
"Thank you so much for being the best Art Teacher. "From Zoya Iman
"Last session of Yusuf’s craft club with Artists’ Apothecary 😍 Thanks Sima for always going above and beyond with the kids, they have absolutely loved coming each week and we secretly hope you organise more sessions in the new year! 💕🥰"
"Thank you so much Sima it's such a lovely craft session, it gives me a great opportunity to spend that little time with my daughter and watch her do what she loves the most... I have always encouraged her artistic side ❤️ children are already pressured by society to do well in education but we sometimes lack to ask our children what do they want to do...!!!" — @miniandme_2014
"Thanks for creating the group and for starting this course, it's so needed. Enjoyed today's session. Here's my piece from today trying to hold on to the good feelings from my recent holiday, so it can be a reminder for me during tough moments."
"Such a great session! Saania loved making her own doll house and Hayder loves playing with it now 😊" — @artistsapothecary @theapothecarydispensary
"Dear aunty Sima, Thank you for giving us something to look forward to each week. You have been my highlight of 2020. And gave me a reason to smile. Love from Amelia"
it's incredible to see such important work happening at the Mindful Parent Hub workshops. Acknowledging and addressing parental burnout is essential, and it's heartening to hear about the supportive and honest environment you've created. The upcoming session sounds like a great way for parents to manage their multifaceted responsibilities and find some peace through creative activities. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact this will have!" — Dr Sunil Kumar, Lifestyle Medicine Physician
"The clear explanation of what parental burnout is was very helpful. I especially liked how you described it from your own experience, it made it feel real and relatable. The journaling with art activity helped me express things I often struggle to put into words."
The Mindful Parent Hub
"Thank you for facilitating today Sima and Gemma and to everyone for sharing. I found it a very moving session " Nina x
"Thanks for creating the group and for starting this course, it's so needed. Enjoyed today's session. Here's my piece from today trying to hold on to the good feelings from my recent holiday, so it can be a reminder for me during tough moments."
The mindful Parent hub