A safe space for all, the Crafty Jelley is a Craft Centre and Workshop Well Being environment next to the relaxing river River Stour, surrounded by extensive woodland and situated to the side of a Steam Driven Rope Mill Industrial Heritage Site.
Join us in the warm comfortable environment of the Wellbeing Barn for a fun crafty workshop, where you can learn creative new skills, and enjoy a hot drink and a friendly chat with likeminded people.
The Healing Power of Nature & Art
Jelleyman's Heritage Arts Charity (JHAC) who manage the site have numerous ongoing activities to suit all tastes.
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JHAC also has various events organised for everyone of any age throughout 2025, from arts and crafts festivals to spring celebrations and halloween events. If you attend an event make sure to pop by the Wellbeing Barn and say hi.... we'll pop the kettle on!
Have a look the events page to see a flavour of the upcoming events.
What's On?
Arts & Crafts
Workshops
Within the surroundings of a nostalgic, inspiring barn, you can enjoy various small groups craft workshops in a non-threatening, non-judgemental and all inclusive friendly environment, where you can come along and just be yourself and enjoy the experience.
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No skills are needed, because the key to this is FUN!
Art Studio & Shop
The art studio boasts a huge variety of funky and vibrant items for sale, that are sure to enhance your home environment and show-off your unique personality!
Examples of artwork includes:
- Decoupage.
- Canvas paintings.
- Decorated Horseshoes.
And many more!
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Feel free to browse the artwork in your leisure on the following page.
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Woodcraft & Lazer Engraving
Adjacent too the Art Studio is the Woodworking Workshop where you can learn how to transform simple pieces of wood into beautiful items. A candle holder, a faerie door, a minature garden? The choice is yours!
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There's nothing like feeling the grain of wood in your hands and using your imagination to envisage what it could become. With guidance and support in using different tools... the possibilities are endless!
