Creative Learning - Walsingham Support

A place for people with learning disabilities and autistic people to connect, learn and have fun.

Set in peaceful Herefordshire countryside, The Barn is a calm, natural place designed to feel safe, welcoming and unhurried. 

It’s a place where you can spend time doing the things you enjoy and meet new people.

Open Monday to Friday, our small Creative Learning sessions allow you to learn new skills, build confidence, and make friends. We can also help you prepare for work experience and find a job.

With activities ranging from cooking, clay making and gardening to animal care, bushcraft and woodwork, there really is something for everyone to enjoy here. 

Creative sessions

• Arts and Crafts - Paint, draw and make, exploring different skills, techniques and materials.
• Clay and Pottery - Design and make clay items, glaze them, and see them fired in our kiln. Create something useful or decorative to take home.
• Drama & Music - A fun filled session of singing, dancing and acting.
• Film club – Watch and discuss films, both old and new.
• Set Design – Create the backdrops and props for local productions and maybe even see the shows.
• Sewing - Create something individually or as part of a team, by hand or with a sewing machine.
• Woodwork - Design and make wooden items from bird boxes to benches. Suitable for both beginners and people with experience.

Independence and wellbeing

• Cooking - Choose which meals to cook, learn about food hygiene, food preparation and then cook and eat what you make.
• Healthy Living - Set your own goals around wellbeing. Learn about healthy food, exercise, relaxation, and mindfulness. You can even use our very own outdoor gym.
• Numeracy and Literacy - Practice reading, writing, money skills and telling the time, all in a relaxed, supportive way that builds confidence.
• Maintenance Working Party – help around the site, fix and mend things, improve and adapt the site.

General sessions

• Morning Club - Start the day together with chats and shared activities chosen by the group. Walks, talks, crafts, community outings - it’s your choice.
• Variety Club - A more relaxed afternoon session for those wanting to socialise in a less structured format.

Outdoor sessions

• Animal Care - Help care for our sheep, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Learning about the animals and enjoying being close to nature.
• Bushcraft and Ecology - Forage, build fires, cook outdoors and learn about wildlife and the natural world.
• Gardening - Grow flowers, herbs and vegetables. Learn how plants grow and enjoy being outside in a calm, sensory environment.

We run sessions Monday to Friday, in the mornings and afternoons, and you can choose to take part in one session per day or stay to enjoy both.

Morning: 9.30am – 12.30pm

Lunch: 12.30pm – 13.30pm

Afternoon: 13.30pm – 4.30pm

What’s included in the cost?

• Each session lasts three hours
• Tea, coffee, and squash in break times
• Basic materials are provided for the activities

Please note:

• Transport is not included
• We do not offer personal care