The Dyers recently donated £250 towards a silver ring-making workshop for a group of five people being supported by Transform Community Development Dundee.

Duncan of Jordanstone graduate and founder of Dundee Community Craft CIC, Stephanie Graham, ran the workshop. The ethos of her business is to be a vibrant organisation dedicated to empowering individuals within the community through the art of crafting and to transform lives one piece of jewellery at a time. Her mission is to help those adversely affected by poverty, complex trauma, and substance use through the healing power of craft.

Transform Recovery Worker, Ben Mackay said, “I couldn’t praise the activity any higher. Stephanie was fantastic with the group and made them feel at ease,  providing a fantastic experience for them. It was noted how confident, happy and comfortable within the group they were which is not always the case for some of these who suffer from anxiety in social or group environments”.

Ben shared photographs of the group creating their rings and proudly showing them at the end of the session. Many of the rings were gifted to family members who had helped them overcome difficult circumstances.

Dyers Deacon, Wendy Maltman, said, “This project reflects our desire to align our charitable giving closely to our creative heritage, enabling others to participate in creative activities and perhaps inspire them to consider careers in the creative industries”.

Photo’s show participants enjoying making a silver ring and feedback provided illustrated how much they gained from the experience.

“I felt comfortable during the session and felt good as I was going to give the ring to someone else.”

“I enjoyed sitting making the jewellery.”

“I felt relaxed during the session, as craft is something I enjoy.”

“It was good to be able to give something to my Mum which she liked.”