The Pioneering Care Centre in Newton Aycliffe is the Hub for the Colour your Life project which provides access to creative and informal learning activities for the improvement of mental health and the development of emotional resilience.
Details of free courses are as follows:-
Dig-in Gardening – Mondays 10am – 12noon (ongoing through till Autumn) Learn about and take part in wildlife and flower gardening and growing your own vegetables
Learn to Sing – An informal singing course to develop your vocal range, discover you can sing or gain confidence & performance skills. Starts Monday 1 June 13.00–15.00 for 10 weeks
Live Life to the Full – Motivational and mood boosting tips on how you can make real & meaningful changes to your life. Starts Wednesday 17 June 10.00–12.00 for 10 weeks
Pottery – Learn pottery throwing, sculpting, clay modelling and glazing techniques.
Starts Thursday 18 June 10.00–12.00 for 10 weeks
Colour & Gemstone Therapy – Learn about the energies and healing properties of multi- coloured crystals, minerals and gemstones. Starts Saturday 4 July, 9.30–12.30 for 5 weeks
Coming Soon: Upcycling with Textiles, DIY for beginners and Papercraft
PCP uses professional experienced tutors to deliver these stimulating and inspiring activities. The Colour your Life team are currently looking for someone to deliver the DIY for beginners course.  If you are a qualified tutor and interested in delivering for the Colour your Life programme please get in touch.
Keep up to date with new courses online at www.colouryourlife.org.uk Twitter@CYL_CoDurham and Facebook: ColourYourLife.LearnCreateDevelop.
To register an interest or to book your place on any of the Colour your Life courses get in touch with the Colour your Life team at PCP on 01325 321234 email: colouryourlife@pcp.uk.net or call into the Pioneering Care Centre, Carer’s Way, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4SF.  Please book early to avoid disappointment as places are limited.