JOANN and Sutton Foster Team Up for World Mental Health Day to Share the Positive Impact of Crafting
October 10 2022 - 8:30AM
This World Mental Health Day,
JOANN, the nation’s
category leader in fabrics and one of the fastest-growing players
in the arts and crafts space, is partnering with actor and avid
crafter Sutton Foster to shed light on the ways creating can
improve mental health, and provide free access to crafting projects
for all skill levels. Together, they are raising awareness and
shining a light on resources at a time when it is needed most.
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, one in five
adults experience mental illness each year.
In her recent memoir, “Hooked; How
Crafting Saved My Life,” the two-time Tony Award winner
reflects on the ways crafting kept her balanced throughout personal
and career highs and lows, and how it can help others.
“From the moment I discovered cross stitch as a
productive and tangible way to help me navigate the significant
moments early in life, I was hooked on crafting,” says Foster. “I
learned early on how to channel my emotions into collages and
crochet, and today, I frequently turn to JOANN and my Lion Brand
yarn to create and find a sense of calm.”
Research shows that crafting – regardless of the
medium – can bolster mood, improve self-confidence, and reduce
stress overall. Joann.com offers a variety of
projects to promote better mental wellbeing from painting to
gratitude journaling, and a variety of crocheting and knitting
projects for more experienced crafters. Some projects can even be
completed in less than one hour.
Those seeking more interactive experiences can
access offerings on Creativebug, a JOANN company
and online classroom for all skill levels and interests taught by
leading instructors. Members enjoy unlimited access to over 2,000
online arts and craft classes ranging from sewing, baking, painting
and more, with new classes added every week including daily
practice offerings. For World Mental Health Day, Creativebug is
offering 60 days of free Creativebug access for
those interested in instructional crafting content to combat
stress.
For more resources on crafting and mental
health, please visit this link.
About JOANNFor more than 75
years, JOANN has inspired creativity in the hearts, hands, and
minds of its customers. From a single storefront in Cleveland,
Ohio, the nation’s category leader in sewing and fabrics and one of
the fastest growing competitors in the arts and crafts industry has
grown to include 842 stores across 49 states and robust e-commerce
business. With the goal of helping every customer find their
creative Happy Place, JOANN serves as a convenient single source
for all of the supplies, guidance, and inspiration needed to
achieve any project or passion.
Investor Relations Contact:Ajay
Jainajay.jain@joann.com330-463-8585
Corporate Communications:Amanda
Hayesamanda.hayes@joann.com216-296-5887
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