Creative Diversity Friends Club
Diversity, Life Skills, Creative Arts
About Us
We are neurodivergent folks who created a unique welcoming space for those looking for something a little different. We offer mentoring and support in life skills and creative arts for all ages, with a focus on being flexible and chill and doing things at your own pace, in your own way.
Connecting through Creative Arts
We dabble in music, art, drumming, sewing, fibre arts, cooking, woodworking and gardening. We believe in tea breaks and time to daydream in the hammock - it's all part of the creative process.
Services
Our services include private lessons, workshops and drop-in groups, for diverse creative souls of all ages to find connection and joy through creative arts.
| Sewing | Fibre Arts |
| Music | Rhythm | Art & Crafts |
| Woodworking | Gardening | Cooking |
Neuroinclusive & 2SLGBTQ+ friendly
On-site at our unique North Surrey location
Open to adults, teens and school-aged kids
Ideal for hands-on creative learners who prefer a chill space
Support workers & clients welcome
Scheduled Programs
Workshop Series (4-weeks)
❄️ Machine Sewing Levels 1&2
❄️ Cooking with Chef Dave
❄️ Craft Roulette
❄️ Crochet for beginners
❄️ DIY fidget toys
❄️ Hand Sewing: making little creatures
❄️ Calm crafts for anxiety
Makers Group
Drop-in group for crafty creators of all ages
Sundays 2pm-5pm
Queer Kitchen
Group cooking lesson and social event, for 2SLGBTQ+ folks looking to connect with community.
Feb 08 - Feb 22 - Mar 08 - Mar 22
Inclusive Peoples Coalition
2SLGBTQ+ Solidarity Meetup
Jan 20 - Feb 10 - Mar 03
PDA Support Group
Pathological Demand Avoidance
Jan 18 - Feb 15 - Mar 15
Book a Session
Private Lessons
We teach life skills & creative arts for individuals or small groups.
Support Workers: book a session for up to 5 clients.
Choose a day & time that works for you.
🧡 Culinary Arts
🧡 Sewing
🧡 Fibre Arts
🧡 Music Lessons
🧡 Arts & Crafts
🧡 Woodworking
🧡 Gardening
CDFC membership required.
Behaviour Intervention
Neurodivergent affirming sessions with our CDFC mentors to work on life skills and creative projects. We follow your interests and unique learning style, with a flexible low-demand approach.
Our Space: New and Improved
Our long awaited construction project is finally finished and we’ve been settling into our newly expanded spaces. In addition to our existing gardens, workshop and music studio, we now have a CDFC kitchen, lounge area and dedicated sewing room!
A huge thank you to those who donated supplies and their time to help us get things organized ❤️
CDFC Blog - Dave’s Corner
Get Involved
Join
Become a CDFC member and join our awesome community. Benefits include access to our unique space and services.
Donate
Support us and the work we do by donating funds, supplies or your time as a volunteer.
Contact Us
Questions? Comments? We’d love to hear from you!
Shop
Support our mentoring programs and local artists by shopping at our online fundraising store.
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