The Benefits of Doing Crafts

The benefits of doing crafts

There can be many benefits of doing crafts which can include the self-satisfaction of developing a skill and producing something as well as reducing stress or anxiety.

This can be perhaps more important and beneficial when dealing with a disability or an illness that inhibits mobility.

Do You Need Particular Skills to Start a Craft

No, not at all. Crafting for pleasure means that you are doing this for you and so whatever you create you will get pleasure from the finished article. Of course, the quality of your creations will improve each time you do it and so will the satisfaction of the finished result.

What Types of Craft Can I do at Home?

There are a huge range of options including painting, crochet, modelling, mosaics, candle making, jewellery making and so on. One of the advantages of these crafts is that they will not require a huge amount of equipment or space. This makes entry into one or more of these more affordable and accessible.

For example, painting will initially require a set of basic paints containing the primary colours and you may choose to use acrylics, oil or watercolours. A small range of half paintbrushes (although the better the quality the easier doing detail will be) and some canvas or artist paper. This is a range of accessories that, hopefully, shouldn’t be too expensive, not take up too much storage room and will set you up nicely to make a start. With painting you can discover your artistic voice whilst progressing at your own pace and setting your own expectations. There is no need to try and be the next Rembrandt with your first painting!

Hobbycraft at Longham, Bournemouth is a great place to start when deciding what craft to start with and they have options for everyone and every pocket. It is a very stimulating place to visit with plenty of staff able to help guide you. At the time of writing, they have watercolour starter sets from £28.

Can I Get Some Help Starting a Craft?

Of course, and that is where Blue Dove Home Support can help you make a start with your new hobby! We love doing crafts and, between us, we’ve probably tried them all! If you would like someone to join you on your crafting journey, then we would be pleased to chat about what would excite you. We can even accompany you to Hobbycraft and look first hand at the exciting range of options available. Even if you choose a craft that we haven’t done before, we will learn with you and support you all the way.

Summary of the Benefits of Doing Crafts

So, if you would like to get stuck into a new creative hobby then this can be great for your mental health, very satisfying whilst also being accessible for all. Blue Dove Home Support is not just here to help you with home chores but also strives to help you feel fulfilled and happy at home. We can help you choose a craft, help you shop for the equipment necessary, be with you as you start and even help you do your first creation.

About Blue Dove Home Support

Blue Dove Home Support is a small team of people dedicated to helping individuals to live comfortably and independently in their own homes. With a focus on kindness, respect, and professionalism, we strive to create a safe and supportive environment for our clients, fostering peace of mind for both them and their families. We are a local business covering Wimborne, Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and The New Forest.

We would be pleased to have an informal chat about your support needs and the benefits of doing crafts and can offer a FREE, no obligation, initial consultation. Call us today on 01202 830 271 or email us at hello@bluedovehomesupport.co.uk.

You never know, we may soon be featuring your latest creation on our blog!