Creative – Step Ahead https://stepahead.org.nz Comprehensive Programmes for adults diagnosed with a Mental Illness Sun, 01 Dec 2019 22:44:50 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.2.5 Card Making https://stepahead.org.nz/card-making/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:57:01 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=3386 Card making is usually held once a month at Stanmore Road on a Wednesday morning at 10am. We make a variety of cards. You can copy the sample card or use your imagination to create your own design. Materials supplied. Cost: $2.50. Coming up in November Wednesday the 20th at 10:00am: Making cards for Christmas. Read more

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]]> Card making is usually held once a month at Stanmore Road on a Wednesday morning at 10am.

We make a variety of cards. You can copy the sample card or use your imagination to create your own design.


Materials supplied. Cost: $2.50.

Coming up in November

  • Wednesday the 20th at 10:00am: Making cards for Christmas.


Keep an eye on the programme for future dates.

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]]> Art Groups https://stepahead.org.nz/art/ Wed, 24 Apr 2019 03:55:13 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=2820 Art groups are held at both Stanmore and Puriri Street for anyone interested in expressing themselves through drawing, painting or mixed media. You do not need to have any experience in art, experienced supportive tutors will assist you to develop your skills as you wish. Creating art can be very relaxing and a good confidence Read more

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]]> Art groups are held at both Stanmore and Puriri Street for anyone interested in expressing themselves through drawing, painting or mixed media.

You do not need to have any experience in art, experienced supportive tutors will assist you to develop your skills as you wish.

Creating art can be very relaxing and a good confidence builder when you take home your own original art work to hang on the wall.

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]]> Craft Groups https://stepahead.org.nz/craft-groups/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 02:20:36 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=2380 Create new crafts, gain skills and confidence. Open craft is where you bring your own project to work on in a social environment, for example knitting, crochet or adult colouring. Peggy square knitting and adult colouring books are provided. We end up with a group of people each having different projects, with great conversation and Read more

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]]> Create new crafts, gain skills and confidence.

Open craft is where you bring your own project to work on in a social environment, for example knitting, crochet or adult colouring. Peggy square knitting and adult colouring books are provided. We end up with a group of people each having different projects, with great conversation and ideas flowing.

Do not miss out. Come along and learn new skills, create professional looking projects and have an enjoyable time.

Coming up in December at Stanmore

December 11th at 11:00am: BYO Picnic lunch at the Kaiapoi Gardens, Visit Op Shops and Pataka Christmas Shop. Return by 4:00pm

November 27th at 1:00pm: Christmas Decorations – $2.50.

Coming up in December at Puriri

December 3rd at 10:00am: Make body oils for Christmas – $2.50.

December 6th at 10:00am: Christmas Gifts (Decorate Terracota Pots and plant) – $2.50.

December 13th at 10:00am: Mandala Colouring – $ 2.50

December 16th at 1:30pm: Christmas Paper Banners – $ 2.50

December 20th at 10:00am: Jewellery Making – $ 2.50

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]]> Writers & Book Group https://stepahead.org.nz/writers-book-group/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 02:48:42 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=548 A group of avid and talented writers meets ever second Wednesday morning at 10:30. We study the prose and poetry of other authors and poets and write our own in a variety of forms e.g. short stories, recount writing, writing using prompts. For book lovers we have book reviews, library visits and second hand book Read more

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]]> A group of avid and talented writers meets ever second Wednesday morning at 10:30.

We study the prose and poetry of other authors and poets and write our own in a variety of forms e.g. short stories, recount writing, writing using prompts. For book lovers we have book reviews, library visits and second hand book shopping.

Coming up in November

13th at 10:30am: Brighton Library visit.

27th at 10:30am: Remembering Christmas – read, discuss and write.

Coming up in December

11th at 10:30am: Bring and Share your work or another’s you have enjoyed.

Member ideas for the group are always welcome.

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]]> Stone Carving https://stepahead.org.nz/stone-carving/ Tue, 04 Jul 2017 01:50:11 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=500 Our stone carving group works with Oamaru stone to create original works of art. No experience is necessary as we will teach you how to work with a hammer and chisel to shape the stone. If you enjoy being outdoors and being creative with a friendly supportive group of people come and join us. Stone Read more

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]]> Our stone carving group works with Oamaru stone to create original works of art. No experience is necessary as we will teach you how to work with a hammer and chisel to shape the stone.

If you enjoy being outdoors and being creative with a friendly supportive group of people come and join us.

Stone carving is a great pursuit for people who want to be creative and enjoy doing activities outdoors.

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]]> Sewing https://stepahead.org.nz/sewing/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 01:40:46 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=498 Sewing Group is on at Step Ahead every Friday afternoon at Stanmore Road, and every second Thursday afternoon at Puriri Street. Sewing machines and over-lockers are provided for members to use, and all materials are provided at the cost to members of $1.00 to attend. We are very fortunate to have a qualified seamstress come Read more

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]]> Sewing Group is on at Step Ahead every Friday afternoon at Stanmore Road, and every second Thursday afternoon at Puriri Street.

Sewing machines and over-lockers are provided for members to use, and all materials are provided at the cost to members of $1.00 to attend.

We are very fortunate to have a qualified seamstress come along to give sewing advice and assistance.

If members are not sewing then they can do knitting in the sewing group, as we knit peggy squares and sew them together into blankets which we deliver once a year to the SPCA for pet blankets.

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]]> Mosaics https://stepahead.org.nz/mosaics/ Mon, 04 Jul 2016 01:33:42 +0000 https://stepahead.org.nz/?p=494 This is a very enjoyable craft. We create beautiful projects using mosaic tiles, learning how to cut the tiles, and using different textures to achieve the desired effect, all in an encouraging fun environment. We have is a selection of tiles and pre-cut indoor or outdoor boards, or you may tile your own project. Create Read more

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]]> This is a very enjoyable craft. We create beautiful projects using mosaic tiles, learning how to cut the tiles, and using different textures to achieve the desired effect, all in an encouraging fun environment.

We have is a selection of tiles and pre-cut indoor or outdoor boards, or you may tile your own project.

Create projects for your house, garden, friends and family!

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