We are NEARLY THERE!! iPad engAGE is on Crowd Funder UK and we hope to raise £2000 to buy four new iPads. These four iPads will be developed into a loan system for individuals with Dementia who cannot afford to buy one themselves. Training and support will be given to these individuals, supported by regular workshops, concluding in a Creative Outcome Exhibition.
If you would like to find out more about the iPad engAGE Project go to:
http://www.ipad-engage.blogspot.co.uk/
WE NEED YOUR HELP to reach our goal!!
If you would like to pledge - you will then be part of the iPad engAGE Community, receive your reward and be part of the weekly updates and newsletter.
You can help here at:
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/ipad-engage/
RT Projects have developed a new project called 'Painting Memories' which uses Visual Arts to transform communication for individuals with Dementia. It is inspired by the 'Meet Me at MOMA' project in New York and will incorporate Gallery Visits too.
I will be delivering on part of the project and i am excited to put into practice all of my experience and aspire to develop in Gallery stimulation for individuals with Dementia. I am really looking forward to this project as it incorporates all of my experience!
Keep Posted for developments and photographs!
I have been asked to deliver three six week workshops at various settings across the Hambleton and Richmondshire Districts. They will consist of Taster Workshops developing into more detailed techniques and finished pieces.
You can see how Mental Health Support embeds into its communities here:
http://www.4mhs.org/
The Whitworth Art Gallery in Manchester is under construction and therefore holding a huge closing event from Friday 30th of August to Sunday 1st of September! Its a must VISIT and must SEE with fantastic Drop In Activities along with LIVE Music and Digital Performances!
Check this link out for an overview of what is taking place:
http://www.whitworth.manchester.ac.uk/whatson/exhibitions/weekending/
I will be facilitating these two activities:
Clay Creations Get messy making mythical forest creatures to hide around the park.
Painting with Nature
Make a paintbrush with sticks, twigs, leaves and your imagination and create your own masterpiece
COME AND SAY HI!
I have recently begun a new project working at the Castle Museum in York. The idea is to develop a film with individuals with Dementia (living at home) about 'living with Dementia' and their experiences. We are the initial stages at the moment and this will conclude at the end of September. This is funded by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation and directed by Emily Abbott.
Keep Posted for the final film!
My work with the 4D Creative team is now coming to an end. We have been working at Aintree Hospital in Liverpool for the last few months on their Dementia Ward. It has been an adventure developing stimulus to inspire conversation and activity on the ward using the 4D Technology. We will conclude our journey next week with the final Evaluations.
I was invited by Salford Community Leisure to facilitate a Mixed Art Form Training Workshop for Health Staff in the Salford area. Staff were from many places such as Age UK, Alzheimer's Society and various Care Homes.
The theme i used was 'Flowers and Gardening' and all Art Forms were covered - demonstrating how all the senses can be incorporated inspiring a greater sensory stimulation for individuals with Dementia.
It was apparent that the delegates got alot from the session and left inspired and enthused to try some new techniques around many different themes!
