https://softclub.co.uk softclub Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:22:22 +0000 https://softclub.co.uk en https://softclub.co.uk/H1 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 12:53:52 +0000 softclub https://softclub.co.uk/H1 <img width="1206" height="900" width_o="1206" height_o="900" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/960d55702a4bf6dc633f103e05623fd8d695fa888310d6b07499e749eba63466/sc-logo.png" data-mid="247694353" border="0" data-rotation="2.5" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/960d55702a4bf6dc633f103e05623fd8d695fa888310d6b07499e749eba63466/sc-logo.png" />Every Monday 5-7pm / 14th Sept - 30th Nov 2026 @&nbsp;Spotlight in Tower Hamlets https://softclub.co.uk/about-1 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:45:03 +0000 softclub https://softclub.co.uk/about-1 <img width="1396" height="1300" width_o="1396" height_o="1300" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7e19be735d79447231b8beb4864e46b474323249b23d473fce6c841d852fef35/Artboard-1-copy-2.png" data-mid="234096828" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7e19be735d79447231b8beb4864e46b474323249b23d473fce6c841d852fef35/Artboard-1-copy-2.png" /> A space for young people to cultivate their creativity, through exploring themes connected to textiles, dress and body culture. We thrive on diverse perspectives, valuing hands-on experimentation and shared learning. We piloted Soft Club in 2022 with a flexible, participant-led approach with no fixed curriculum. Sessions were shaped by the group’s interests, exploring materials and techniques alongside introducing some new ideas they may not have encountered before. One core ambition for the group was to design and sell handmade items. This culminated in a stall at the DIY Art Market, where the group managed everything from design to sales earning £300, which was reinvested into sewing machines and tools. For many, Soft Club became more than just a creative space. Several participants, having started secondary school during the pandemic, were struggling socially. The club offered a much-needed environment for connection and self-expression. “You offered something truly unique. A space where they could be themselves, feel at ease, and develop their creativity. Your guidance made a real difference.” Parent of a participant <img width="2478" height="2664" width_o="2478" height_o="2664" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/24ad6650183382766b9148228d750ec634ad9d325632a895176df5fa49558214/nut-IMG_1948.png" data-mid="234096996" border="0" data-scale="77" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/24ad6650183382766b9148228d750ec634ad9d325632a895176df5fa49558214/nut-IMG_1948.png" /> Founder Adele Jeffs is a designer and educator with 15+ years’ experience in textiles, graphic design, education, and inclusive creative practice. She’s worked with Tate, Southbank Centre, and the Wellcome Trust, and spent over a decade co-designing projects with neurodivergent artists through her work with arts charity Heart n Soul. adelejeffs.co.uk www.salmagundi.xyz <img width="1440" height="1440" width_o="1440" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/109070e62cf4ad74fe9cc5e88bef68def6c397ec86494d96b3f9c4bffe98a25c/307992939_625748532282328_4080176326586649690_n.jpg" data-mid="234125327" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/109070e62cf4ad74fe9cc5e88bef68def6c397ec86494d96b3f9c4bffe98a25c/307992939_625748532282328_4080176326586649690_n.jpg" /> <img width="2083" height="2083" width_o="2083" height_o="2083" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/95e5b3652806a0d3dcad7139169b25c5339d7740993e3ef7cbc04da219b71fa3/products-layout7.jpg" data-mid="234096896" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/95e5b3652806a0d3dcad7139169b25c5339d7740993e3ef7cbc04da219b71fa3/products-layout7.jpg" /> Outcomes&nbsp; 🧠️ Emotional &amp; Mental Well-BeingOpportunities for self-expression, stress relief, and confidence-building through creative practice. 👋️ Social Connection A welcoming space to build friendships, feel a sense of belonging, and develop empathy through shared experiences. 🎨 Skills Development Access to high-quality, hands-on creative experiences that build practical skills in design and craft. Explore how clothes and body image are shaped by history, culture, and society. 📣 Agency &amp; Voice Young people co-design the programme, gaining ownership, exploring ideas and advocating for issues they care about. Gaining communication skills through sharing work publicly. 🚀 Pathways &amp; Opportunities Exposure to creative careers, entrepreneurship, portfolio-building and leadership experiences that support future aspirations. <img width="4000" height="4000" width_o="4000" height_o="4000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/38933be4c14addee71ea96d62f11f2ff550d45dae2f72932293aad2da0957897/IMG_1495.JPG" data-mid="234097215" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/38933be4c14addee71ea96d62f11f2ff550d45dae2f72932293aad2da0957897/IMG_1495.JPG" /> <img width="1440" height="1440" width_o="1440" height_o="1440" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f261378f5f81ca7a0ade6a280f2e91f0000cd9c160c823eb422937e92ad1fa57/274369717_126123183293340_7454430545608318349_n.jpg" data-mid="234112405" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f261378f5f81ca7a0ade6a280f2e91f0000cd9c160c823eb422937e92ad1fa57/274369717_126123183293340_7454430545608318349_n.jpg" /> https://softclub.co.uk/take-part Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:22:01 +0000 softclub https://softclub.co.uk/take-part Soft Club is back winter 2026 &nbsp;We are back every Monday, 5-7pm from the 14th September to 30th November 2026 at&nbsp;Spotlight in Tower Hamlets. This term, Soft Club explores DIY approaches to making textiles, working with materials that are easy to find at a hardware or craft shop. The focus is on accessibility, using everyday materials to open the door to creativity without a specialist setup or studio being the barrier to getting started. We'll be exploring techniques rooted in punk and streetwear. We'll explore DIY screen printing, glue resist printing, sock printing, stencils, embroidery and printed patches. It's all about giving you some tools to start customising your own clothes. Or start your own mini brand from your kitchen table or bedroom! &nbsp;Attendance is completely FREE. Spotlight is easily accessible via Langdon Park DLR.&nbsp; To take part: email&nbsp;hello@wearespotlight.comTo take part in activities with Spotlight you’ll need to become a member by filling in a membership consent form here https://softclub.co.uk/support-us Tue, 03 Jun 2025 10:22:22 +0000 softclub https://softclub.co.uk/support-us https://softclub.co.uk/Mobile-Menu Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:00:33 +0000 softclub https://softclub.co.uk/Mobile-Menu ABOUT TAKE PART CONTACT ︎