What is Create & Connect: Make it Christmas?
Create & Connect: Make It Christmas is a series of FREE festive creative workshops giving autistic young people a relaxed, supportive space to get creative, try something new and enjoy some Christmas crafting at their own pace.
Open to up to 10 autistic young people aged 12–18, no formal autism diagnosis is required. Applications are welcomed from young people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, and we particularly welcome applications from the LGBTQIA+ community.
There’s no pressure to be particularly artistic or crafty, and no previous experience is needed.
Come along, choose the activities that appeal to you and create something festive to take home.
And because we know December can be a busy time, you don’t need to commit to all three sessions. Come to one, two or all three. The choice is yours! 🙌
Each Saturday morning will offer a selection of festive crafts and activities to explore.
Activities will include opportunities to:
🎄 Make your own Christmas decorations
💌 Design festive cards
❄️ Create snow globes
🌿 Make mini Christmas wreaths
🎨 Experiment with different festive craft materials
✨ Create something personal to take home
Participants can get involved in whichever activities interest them and work at their own pace.
There’s no right or wrong way to create. Make It Christmas is about having fun, trying something new and enjoying Christmas creativity your way.
Who will be leading Create & Connect: Make it Christmas?
The workshops will be led by Billy, supported by Elaine and Tracy from the Autism Anglia team.
The sessions will follow the welcoming, low-pressure approach used across our wider Create & Connect projects, which are designed to provide supportive spaces where autistic young people can explore creativity and self-expression at their own pace
Do I need craft experience?
Not at all. You don’t need to be an experienced artist or already know how to make any of the activities on offer.
Our team will be there to provide guidance, materials and encouragement, while giving everyone the freedom to approach activities in whatever way feels most comfortable.
Whether you already love arts and crafts or simply fancy trying something different this Christmas, you’re welcome.
Do I Have to Attend All Three Workshops?
No .Create & Connect: Make It Christmas has been designed to be flexible.
You can:
🎅 Come along to one workshop
🎄 Choose two sessions that work for you
✨ Join us for all three!
You’ll simply need to book ahead for each workshop you’d like to attend. Places are limited to 10 young people per session, helping us keep the workshops small and supportive.
How can I apply for Create & Connect: Make it Christmas?
Please note:
- Places are limited to 10 young people per workshop
- Booking in advance is essential
- You can attend one, two or all three sessions
- No formal autism diagnosis is required
- No previous craft or artistic experience is needed
- Applications are welcomed from young people of all backgrounds and identities, particularly those from the LGBTQIA+ community
🎄 Make something festive. Make new connections. Make It Christmas.
