Making time for creativity
Life doesn't often leave space for making things, so we make the space instead.
The Createhood is about making time for creativity in our lives, for the health, emotional and social benefits it brings, and for the simple joy of it. It's a kind space where lovely people can meet and share creative experiences together.
We do a different craft every time – think taster sessions, not fine tuning. Nobody's better than anyone else, we’re all here to enjoy activities together. That's what makes it fun, there's freedom within it and no pressure to be perfect.
A creative space for everyone
People who come to our sessions have shared with me about how they live with anxiety, neurodivergence and other barriers that usually make them hesitate to join in with things — and that they love being here with us.
That matters to me deeply, and personally. I’ve experienced first-hand how important it is that everyone feels equally welcome and equally able to take part, not just technically included. You can read more about how we put that into practice in our inclusion policy.
Affordable, every day crafting
Sessions are priced to stay affordable. As The Createhood grows, it'll grow through new ways of funding it, not by charging you more to be here.
And it is growing. The dream is for Createhood sessions to be running in towns across the country, a strong online community, and ONE BIG MAKE sessions anyone can join from home with whatever they've already got lying around — no extra kit required.
Explore The Createhood
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Meet & Make
Our in-person craft sessions — try a new craft every time, just £10 including all materials.
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ONE BIG MAKE
Join in online, wherever you are, using things you already have at home - just £5.
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The Creative Pledge
A free way to make a small, ongoing commitment to keep creativity part of your life.
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Createhood Teams
Bring the Createhood spirit to your workplace with creative sessions for teams.
For link workers, GPs and social prescribers:
If you support someone who might benefit from a low-pressure, welcoming creative space, we'd love to have them join us. There’s no assessment and no commitment. Get in touch if you'd like to know more.
FAQs
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The Createhood is an inclusive creative community based in Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, run by Lucy Kirkman. It offers fortnightly local craft sessions (Meet & Make) and online making events (One Big Make), each featuring a different craft with no pressure to be 'good' at it — just a welcoming space to make something and meet lovely people.
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None at all. Every Meet & Make and One Big Make session features a different craft - all materials are included for Meet & Make sessions, and ONE BIG MAKE sessions use materials that you already have at home, so there’s not kit to buy. Sessions are designed as taster experiences, suitable for complete beginners as well as keen crafters looking to try something new.
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Local Meet & Make sessions cost £10 and run fortnightly in Shipston-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon, and Moreton-in-Marsh. Online One Big Make sessions cost £5. Prices are kept deliberately low and affordable for you to enjoy creativity as a regular part of your week (not just a treat on special occasions!)
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Yes. The Createhood is built around genuine, lived accessibility, not just a policy statement. Sessions welcome people with physical disabilities, anxiety, neurodivergence, and other access needs. Full details are set out in The Createhood's inclusion policy, and organisers are happy to discuss individual needs before a session.