Our Projects
As a Community Interest Company we aim to support people's health and wellbeing through a variety of crafts and creative opportunities and here are some of our current and past projects:
Current Projects
Greenspace Community Crafts
Mount Cook
Wildlife and Wellbeing
Craft Social
Greenspace is about doing something good for the community. A friendly supportive group who do crafting projects for the community.
Working outdoors to make improvements for wildlife and nature. We believe that when people step into a natural setting and participate in meaningful activity then positive changes begin to be made.
A monthly craft group for a released session of crafting. Bringing your own craft and enjoy some creative company.
Past Projects
Supporting Adult Learners
Heritage Crafts for All
Peggy: WEA
Land Army Project
As part of the 'Women on the Land' Project; A Heritage Lottery funded project through the WEA, Wild Roots Creative worked with Community groups accross South Yorkshire to create a willow sculpture of a Land Army Girl. This project which took place over winter 2022-23 saw almost 100 individuals spend time with us learning willow weaving skills and recognising the achievements and efforts of the Women's Land Army.
Supported by the heritage lottery fund Wild Roots Creative have been busy developing skills in heritage crafts and sharing them with our community both online and in person; helping others to connect to their heritage and environment through learning traditional craft skills. Read our project overview here and keep an eye out for lots more chances to engage with heritage crafts with us in the future through our workshops and attendance at events.
In 2022 Wild Roots Creative are aiming to become an accredited centre offering high quality vocational courses for adult learners, improving skills, confidence, wellbeing and employability. Supported by the the National Lottery Community Fund we aim to reach a wide range of adult learners using crafts, conservation and traditional skills.
Roots for a positive future
Create and Connect
Held during the academic year 2024-25 10-16 year olds and their parent/carers. Outdoor social sessions with craft, bushcraft, woodworking and conservation.
Hugely successful in developing social confidence for children who were home schooled.
Doorstep deliveries of crafts for wellness running in the Derbyshire Dales in Spring 2021. Funded by the Commissioners vulnerability fund this project offers support to isolated individuals through craft activity and regular contact.
CICK HERE to see the outcomes of round 1....
Corn Dolly Project
Through the support of the John Weston Fund and Foundation Derbyshire we are working on a community project looking at the heritage craft of straw weaving and making corn dollies.