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Hands holding crafting tools; yarn, needle + thread, paintbrushes, knitting needles, pencil

a view of the Maker + Mind Studio shop front in Ware

ART
GALLERY

local makers

CRAFT WORKSHOPS

+ mindful making

MAKING
SUPPLIES

fibre crafts + more

At Maker + Mind, we know that working with your hands and exploring your creativity can improve your mental wellbeing, boost your confidence, and bring genuine joy to your life.

Whether you're rediscovering a love of craft or picking up a needle for the first time, our studio in Ware is a space where process matters more than perfection, and where creativity is for everyone.

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What we do

a child working a mini-weaving with a mix of yarn weights and bright colours

Classes + courses designed around the proven fact
that making things makes you feel good

Each session will encourage your innate creativity in a relaxed, pressure-free environment. At our studio the value is in the act of making, not the result.
With a range of textile crafts for beginners + experienced makers alike, there’s something for everyone in the Maker + Mind calendar.

a collage of views of the Maker + Mind local makers gallery, paintings and prints on the wall, pottery and jewellery

Treat yourself or gift something truly special while supporting

talented makers in your community

The artists in our gallery live + create in Hertfordshire, many of them teach and all of them share our belief in the power of creativity to improve mental and physical wellbeing. From pottery and painting to jewellery and sculpture, we celebrate making in all its forms. Visit us for inspiration, take something wonderful home and talk making with like-minded new friends.

a smiling group of people, working on textile patches outside, with the HCC community quilt in the background

Ask about a bespoke workshop at the studio or your venue

Tailored to your celebration or VIP, we can provide all the teaching, tools + materials for a creative event that embraces curiosity + connection.

We also collaborate with groups + businesses on creative projects

With recent experience on a local council campaign, we believe that collaborating with care + meaningful making can be a powerful force for good.

Craft Workshops

The Maker & Mind Studio classes are designed around the proven fact that making things can make you feel good.

Fabric hexagons ready for English paper piecing, a pair of stork scissors and felt needlebook on wood background

Intro to
English Paper Piecing

Decorate a needle book with an EPP hexagon flower

A part-worked mini weaving in a range of yarn weights and colours

Mini Weaving:
under, over, repeat

Play with colour and texture while building an understanding of woven textiles

A sample of slow stitching with bark, feather, mirror and pebble, worked with different embroidery stitches

Slow Stitching with
found materials

Intriguing yarns, found objects, and the stitches that welcome them

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