Soham Art+ (Soham Art & Craft Group) is a small, informal group of adult hobby artists and crafters who meet up to make art or do crafts and to chat in a friendly environment.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- It offers social connection: Being part of an adult art group fosters a sense of community and belonging. It provides opportunities to interact with others, share experiences, and build supportive relationships, all of which can enhance emotional wellbeing and combat feelings of isolation.
- Creating Art boosts self-expression and thereby confidence: Being creative allows individuals to express their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-verbal way. This can improve self-esteem and offer a sense of accomplishment, especially when participants see progress in their skills and creativity over time.
- It can reduce stress: Engaging in creative activities, like painting or drawing, helps to focus the mind and divert attention away from everyday stresses. This can lead to a reduction in anxiety, as the process itself promotes relaxation and mindfulness.
How to contact
Where to go
Soham Library
Clay Street
Soham
CB7 5HJ
What to Expect
The group is open to all adults and is a sociable group who enjoy a chat. Attendees bring their own projects to work on and materials to do so, it’s not a tutored session. People share their ideas and exchange tips in an encouraging and non-judgmental environment.
Tables and chairs are set up in the meeting room, there is also a sink for water and cleaning up. Tea and Coffee are provided.
The group lead is called Graeme, you can email him ahead of your first session if you have any questions and also to let him know you’re coming so that he can look out for you on arrival.
More Information
There is some free parking on the library site and plenty more on-street parking close by. The library is fully accessible, including a wheelchair ramp and accessible toilet (wheelchairs are welcome). Wheelchairs welcome. Dogs are allowed only by agreement of the library management.
The group use the meeting room in Soham Library, which is to the left, just after the second set of entrance doors.
You can try your first session for free
Subsequent sessions have a weekly fee, payable on the day, for which you will need to bring cash
How to contact
Where to go
Soham Library
Clay Street
Soham
CB7 5HJ
