Room for the Imagination Conclusion...

The Equal Arts Project - 'Room for the Imagination' is now undertaking its last workshops in various Residential Care Homes across Newcastle and Gateshead. I have had the pleasure of working in two fantastic care settings - Princess House and St.Marks Court, working collaboratively and training up staff to innovative facilitate Creative Workshops.

I thought i would share some lovely experiences with you from the Project:

• Through the trust of the group, one male put on the lipstick of around five ladies! Who would have thought it?
• A mother of a resident was in shock after she saw her Mum engaging in knitting and weaving when she had given it up
• One lady stopped screaming and was able to coherantly communicate with the rest of the group through the Arts
• Lots of fun, happiness and laughter....

....and much much more...with the staff now aware of the importance of the Arts!!