National Creative Wellbeing Project (NCWP)
Request a kit
Every month, we put together a selection of VI-friendly creative activities for you to do from the comfort of your own home.
You'll find our November project of activities below. For more information and to request a kit, simply fill in the form.
What's our NCWP?
Our NCWP is for all our Members, whether you loved arts and crafts prior to your sight loss and need a helping hand to continue, or you're simply looking for something to occupy your time.
It's available to all Members and is especially popular with those unable to visit one of our centres or who simply enjoy engaging in a creative project in a comfortable environment.
You may have taken part in arts and crafts activities prior to your sight loss and feel unsure how to continue them, or you may just be looking for something to occupy your time.
We'll send you everything you need to complete your creative activity, plus easy to follow, step-by-step large print instructions, as well as audio instructions on a USB stick or on email by request.
Yes! The instructions are written with a VI user in mind, with tactile prompts and image descriptions, offering a more bespoke project than something you'd find in a craft store.
Christmas Leftovers mosaic
This kit is for those who have been taking part in all the NCP mosaics this year, and anyone else that wishes to take part. You will receive 3 coaster bases alongside two packs of Christmas coloured tiles, and some leftovers to make a special unique mosaic.
Amaryllis
Back by popular demand, these kits contain everything you need to grow an amaryllis plant in your own home. Suitable for indoor gardening. Please note, there will be a delay on dispatch of this order whilst we process the backlog of older orders – thank you for your patience.
Veterans Art Project: Painting
An opportunity for members to create artwork for the charity if you wish, or a painting kit to try out using acrylic paints. This beginners kit contains a variety of paints, brushes, a canvas and some practice paper. If you wish to submit artwork for our VE80 theme, packaging will be enclosed for you to do so.
There is a delay on postage with these but a pack will be sent out in due course – thank you for your patience.
Veterans Art Project: Sketching
An opportunity for members to create artwork for the charity if you wish, or a sketching kit with a variety of specially chosen art materials. This kit is suitable for beginners or established artists with some creative prompts and an introduction to all the art materials inside. If you wish to submit artwork for our VE80 theme, packaging will be enclosed for you to do so.
There is a delay on postage with these but a pack will be sent out in due course – thank you for your patience.
Apologies for delays
Please note, there has been a delay on dispatching orders placed since August 2024. Thank you for your patience with this, please be reassured your request has been noted and dispatch will start again from mid-November.
Give us your feedback
We'd love to hear your thoughts on our activities. Your feedback is so valuable as it helps shape the work we do, so we really appreciate it when you complete and return the surveys in your kits.
We’d also love to see your finished creations! Do email us a photo of yourself with your work and let us know how you got on with it.
Request a kit
If you're interested in receiving an activity kit, simply complete the form below to find out more. All our kits are free.
Please note: due to popular demand we can only offer kits to our Members.
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