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Dementia pottery - taster session
Code: T25NC1974
Location: Clay Cross ACE Centre
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 16 September 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 10.00am
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
This course will help you to maintain or improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Dementia pottery gives you the opportunity to develop new skills while socialising with others facing similar challenges. This session is designed so that everyone can feel involved, even if dementia is more progressed. Dementia pottery allows you to get involved in all aspects of the pottery process in a friendly and supportive environment. If you enjoyed this taster session, why not join our longer Dementia friendly pottery course.
Who is this course for?
This course is for you if you or your partner or carer are affected by dementia.
Our Tailored Learning courses are for people who live in Derbyshire aged 19 and over.
How will I learn?
This is a classroom-based course. There will be practical activities with guidance from your tutor.
Your tutor will give you support and feedback so you know what to do to improve.
What will I need?
Please wear clothes that you don't mind getting messy.
You may wish to wear an apron. You may want to bring something to make notes.
Time and duration
Start Date: 16 September 2025
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:30
Total Weeks: 1
Location
Clay Cross ACE Centre
Market Street
Clay Cross
S45 9JE
01629 537108