Young Arts Pottery Workshop for Young Carers
It is important to recognise that these children who give so much of their lives in caring for others (some as young as 4 years) are often overlooked in their community.
The first wibbly, wobbly, squishy and mushy session for the 4–8-year-olds (their comments, not mine!) was patting the clay into a ball and then throwing the clay onto the potter’s wheel. Next was the manipulation of the clay into stacks before placing their thumbs into the centre of the clay to make little pots.
A wonderful sensory day was had by all the children who were delighted to express themselves in a safe environment of art and fun with the many snacks on offer!
The Bedford Carers organisation is an unpaid charity supporting at present, over 900 young carers. Nationally it is estimated that there are two young carers in every classroom in the country.
Lynne Vaughan, Young Arts
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