Ceramic Tile Making & Glazing - Sunday 18 May

Denny Abbey & The Farmland Museum

Ely Road, CB25 9PQ, Waterbeach, England, United Kingdom

Blended Monkey

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Blended Monkey was founded by husband and wife team, Simon and Louise Taggart, whose studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border, where the surroundings and changing seasons provide ample inspiration for some of the designs and ideas that can be found in their pieces.​They are keen supporters of and fundraisers for the Mind charity, and the past few years have seen Simon and Louise focus their efforts on offering creative therapy workshops to provide rehabilitation and therapy for people of all ages who are suffering with brain trauma, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.​They are also increasingly seeing students who are coping with poor mental health (depression, anxiety, PTSD …) often resulting from stressful jobs which take their toll physically & psychologically.The regular practice of any art or craft is incredibly beneficial in the treatment of those with poor mental health or who are rehabilitating after a brain trauma. Simon and Louise have seen amazing results in some of their students who come to them regularly to create with wood & clay. They work together with care associations, council departments & individuals to tailor their half- or full-day workshops to suit the individual needs of the student. They really enjoy sharing their woodturning and ceramics expertise and their lovely environment to contribute towards the rehabilitation and therapies of people in need.Simon & Louise have recently started to host and sponsor their Artisan Fayre events in the village of Upwell on the Norfolk/Cambs border. The Spring Artisan Fayre event raised funds for Mind. The Summer Artisan Fayre event is raising funds for Norfolk & Waveney Mind. These events are unique in their format, with high-quality artisans showcasing and demonstrating their wonderful crafts. We also offer drop-in workshops of all kinds, hold a high-end raffle where one of our artisan's beautiful pieces can be won, and feature our Fanoggins Bakery and seating area.