Set yourself free - Craft psychology

What to know

This lecture with Mette Mortensen is aimed at those of you who are curious about Craft psychology and want insight into why creating with your hands can bring joy, focus and balance. Have you ever experienced how you relax when you knit, paint, make ceramics or otherwise work with your hands? Based on Anne Kirketerp's theory of Craft psychology, in this lecture we delve into why needlework and crafts can have a positive effect on your mental health. Craft psychology is about how creating something with our hands can make us happier, less stressed, and give us a sense of satisfaction in everyday life. Whether you are already involved in some form of needlework or craft, or you are just curious about why it is good for the mind, this lecture is for those of you who want to understand how something as simple as working with your hands canhave a major positive effect on our everyday lives, general health and mental well-being. - Date: 26 October 2026 - Time: 18:30–20:30 - Venue: Aftenskolernes Hus, Kbh NV - Address: Birkedommervej 43, Copenhagen NV, Denmark - Admission: From DKK 200