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Arts and Crafts Groups

Chandler’s Ford Tel 023 8026 5760

Fair Oak Tel 01489 894681

Hedge End Tel 01489 798233

West End Tel 0795 1723021

Ceramics Tel 023 8069 2671

Countryside & Wildlife Art Tel 023 8060 1431

Enjoy Sharing Arts Group Tel 023 8062 7805
Eastleigh Borough Council’s Enjoy Sharing Arts groups (previously known as Elders Share Arts) has been running for over 10 years and continues, in terms of members, to go from strength to strength, continually attracting new members.

The group meets on a termly basis throughout the year in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh & Botley. A different art form is covered each term and attendees receive professional tuition and all their materials in a positive, friendly and safe environment. These sessions respond directly to one of Eastleigh Borough Council’s Strategic Priorities "A Healthy Community: active and lively with a spirit of togetherness, health and wellbeing.

Sessions cost £20 per half term (5 weeks), £40 for full term (10 weeks)

Tuesdays: 11am–1pm Ritchie Hall, Chandler’s Ford
Wednesdays: 10am–12pm The Point, Eastleigh
Fridays: 11am–1pm Botley Community Centre, Botley

The health and social benefits of art for older people is well documented. Taking part in the Enjoy Sharing Arts sessions that Eastleigh Borough Council offers, drastically improves the quality of life for older residents in Chandler’s Ford, Eastleigh & Botley. Older members of the community have the opportunity of being involved in a communal activity which stimulates mental, social and physical well-being.

Littlefunkyart Club Tel: 07809209442
Art club sessions for children with disabilities and their siblings.
10.30am to 12pm at Twyford Village Hall on Sunday 21st August, 4th September, 11th September, 25th September, 9th October, 23rd October, 6th November, 20th November, 11th December and 8th January
Children can be left without a parent/carer.  Advanced booking is essential so that adequate staff, materials and snacks can be organised.
www.littlefunkyart.com

Machine Knitting Tel 023 8069 3163

Scrapbooking Workshops Tel 023 8056 0992

Sugarcraft Tel 023 8026 9487

Southampton Woodcraft Folk Tel 023 8178 0709
Based in community venues in Southampton.
Elfin Group for children 6 to 9 years
Pioneers Group for children 10-12 years
Venturers Group for children 13-15 years. 
The group's aim is to have great fun, but also to develop children's self-confidence and build their awareness of society around them.

Woodcraft Folk Tel 023 8069 4984

Woodturners Association Tel 023 8042 0901

If you would like to include details of your group on this page, please tel 023 8068 8283 or email debbie.bourne@eastleigh.gov.uk