Senior Friendly Crafts in Taunton

Making paper crafts like origami, paper planes, paper boats, paper masks, and paper flowers is a fun and inexpensive activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

Scrapbooking is also a wonderful way for parents and grandparents to preserve and showcase their memories. Encourage them to gather their old photographs, mementos, and art supplies to create personalized scrapbooks. There may be local groups or workshops focused on scrapbooking where you can exchange ideas and gain inspiration.

Located on East Reach, ‘Inspired’ has an early evening workshop on how to make paper flowers. They are fun to make and can really brighten up your home! The workshop is every other Monday from 6:30pm and cost only £12.00 per person. The workshop includes light refreshments, guidance and materials. You can find out more about the workshop here.

Making jewellery can be a fun and creative activity that people of all ages can enjoy. You can use beads, wire, string, and other materials to create beautiful bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.

Look for local workshops or community centres that offer jewellery making classes. You can learn how to design and create their own unique pieces of jewellery using beads, wires, and other materials. It’s a great way to stimulate creativity and produce beautiful accessories.

You can even pick up DIY kits to suit every skill, level and style at home in places such as Hobbycraft.

Sewing is a great way to develop hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. You can start with simple projects like making a pillow or a stuffed animal, and then move on to more complex projects like making your own clothes or accessories.

You could try branching out and trying out yarn projects such as pom poms, knitting or crochet.

It can also develop and improve fine motor skills and creativity. Crafts involve using hands, fingers, and small tools, like sewing, knitting or crochet can contribute to the development of fine motor skills in children. It is equally important for ageing adults as it helps improve hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and precision. All of which are essential for performing daily activities independently, such as dressing, grooming, eating, and writing. By practicing and improving fine motor skills, they can enhance their ability to carry out these tasks on their own, promoting a sense of independence and self-reliance.