RetroFIT Workshop Series
Organisation: SAGE Counselling Centre
Date of project: August 2025
Duration: 4 Half-Days Session
Specifications Requested: Targeted for Male Senior; Elderly-Friendly Classes; On-Site; Multiple Confidence Building Sessions
Materials: Birch Plywood, Pine
Cost: $40/pax
Men-Only Senior Woodworking Programme
SAGE Counseling Centre, an organization focused on supporting the psychological and social well-being of seniors, approached us to conduct RetroFIT, a woodworking programme designed specifically for senior men. The programme consisted of four half-day sessions, providing participants with an opportunity to socialize, connect with others in the community, and create things together through woodworking, with a touch of mindfulness.
Practice Mindfulness with Woodworking
This workshop was designed to help seniors to learn woodworking tools and techniques at a slow and comfortable pace, allowing them to practice mindfulness while building connections with others. Every week we introduce new techniques through projects, keeping the seniors engaged and giving them a sense of accomplishment. Overall, the programme made the seniors grow closer while creating something meaningful.
Different Experiences, Same Enthusiasm
Every week is a different experience, yet the seniors remained just as enthusiastic. Their eagerness in learning reflected the impact of the workshop. Seniors walk away with their own handicraft with a sense of belonging. RetroFIT showed how woodworking can support psychological well-being and bring people together, regardless of their skill level.
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