WHAT IS WONDER DEN?

Wonder Den is all about individuals and communities exploring (and celebrating!) their creativity and curiosity together.

We make that happen through a mix of workshops, events, pop-ups, collaborations, participatory design and much more.

It might also be helpful if we give you a feel for what Wonder Den isn’t? After all, looking at things a bit differently is one thing that Wonder Den loves!

 
 

WONDER DEN ISN’T

One particular venue, although while we get started, most things are happening at The Mill House in Hertford.

Just for kids or families. We’re focusing on kids’ workshops while we get started, but there will be something for everyone soon.

About formal education or stuffy art classes. Instead, it’s about fun, creativity, exploring ideas and having a go at new things.

 
 
 
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WONDER DEN IS NOTHING WITHOUT ITS PEOPLE

 
 

We bring people together to make exciting things (like workshops and events) happen, driven by a shared belief in creativity, curiosity, community and collaboration.

WONDER DEN NURTURES THE GOOD THINGS IN LIFE

Ideas and feelings like wellbeing and community spirit are precious, and they can be quite delicate and easily shaken at times, but if we nurture them, they can flourish into something strong and special. By providing opportunities to explore creativity and curiosity together, Wonder Den encourages feelings like:

• Self expression
• Self worth
• A sense of connection with others
• A sense of place and belonging
• Community spirit
• An openness to new ideas and perspectives

 

WONDER DEN BELIEVES IN (MAGIC…AND):

  • Creative learning, expression and thinking can support us in all aspects of our lives, including mental health, building relationships with others and learning skills for the future. And creativity means so much more than painting and ‘art’!

  • With creativity comes curiosity. A curious mind is open to new ideas and to seeing the world (and the people in it) differently. It can lead to big ideas (or small ones), as well as better understanding of one another.

  • Wonder Den is all about bringing the community together through creative activities, projects and events. This is known to reduce loneliness, support physical and mental health and help to strengthen social ties.

  • We work with our communities to co-create a fully inclusive programme of workshops and events, drawing on local skills and resources. If you’d like to get involved, whether it’s to run a workshop or to join in the fun, we’d love to hear from you!

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