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Colour your way to happiness
We’ ve all heard of the term‘ the January blues’ where, once the decorations are packed away and the harsh reality of the year ahead hits people hard, people’ s moods take a dip.
This is where something as simple as adult colouring can be a real benefit.
In a fast-paced world, adult colouring provides that escapism that people crave to take their minds off the stresses and strains of everyday life.
Whereas with some other hobbies a large investment of time, patience and money may be needed to be put into it, with adult colouring all that’ s required are a few inexpensive items. Adult colouring allows the colourist time to unplug, unwind, de-stress and relax, and has therapeutic and meditative effects.
The adult colouring market transcends age, gender, socioeconomic backgrounds, ethnicities, and geography, meaning it has widespread appeal.
And you don’ t need to be a seasoned artist to get involved- only a little skill, ability, money, time, or education is required to get great results.
Crafter’ s Companion recently ran a fiveweek course in collaboration with Wellbeing for Life at their Newton Aycliffe store.
This course proved to be highly beneficial for the attendees, with their wellbeing improving by 25 % and reduced levels of anxiety recorded. The biggest improvement however was with their self-efficacy- in just five one-hour classes this improved by an average of 45 %.
So, where do you start with adult colouring? What do you need and is there any skill required?
There are lots of different colouring sheets and books available along with a wide range of colouring materials.
So if you fancy giving it a try but it seems a bit overwhelming then don’ t worry as the team at Crafter’ s Companion will be able to help steer you in the right direction.
Give them a call on 01388 743763 or pop in to the store on Horndale Avenue and they will be happy to help.