Archive for the “Creative arts” category
Textile craft
People involved in this project will run a series of workshops, one day courses and taster sessions to introduce textiles, small loom weaving, natural dyeing and felting. The courses will offer participants a new skill, an insight into local textile history and links to local …
Growing Works carers’ breaks
This project will use an outdoor environment to engage cared for adults alongside the carer providing the opportunity for peer support and time out from the pressures of caring while spending enjoyable time with their loved one. It will provide meaningful garden related social activity …
Artist in residence (Packhorse Gallery)
For many people, it’s an act of real courage to come into the Packhorse Gallery and ask if their work might be put on a show or if they might volunteer. Once that barrier is crossed, confidence grows and helps people take the next steps …
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Well into words
This project engages with people with mental health issues, including dementia, on Ward 19 in Dewsbury Hospital and on Ashdale Ward, Dales Unit, Calderdale Royal Hospital, which is an acute admission ward. The project delivers bibliotherapy sessions on each ward to engage, inspire and empower participants through …
Creativity combating isolation
Project outline The creativity combating isolation project aims to involve disadvantaged Asian women, aged 50 plus, in a programme of group based creative activities. Activities include painting, storytelling, drama, dancing and yoga, which will help to reduce the social isolation and loneliness among people in …
Singing for happiness
Project outline Friendly and fun singing sessions. For all those who want to sing – from people told they can’t do it to those who believe they can! There is growing evidence to show that singing increases feelings of well-being, reduces stress, improves confidence and …
Zain Mein Saheit Yaab (Urdu for health in mind)
Project outline This project is to support Asian extended families in Halifax suffering from socio-economic deprivation, discrimination and disadvantage including mental and physical health issues. The focus is on those suffering from drugs and substance misuse to improve quality of life through engagement in activities …
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Creative dementia sessions
Project outline Positive, uplifting sessions that take inspiration from the landscape and seasonal change surrounding us. Simple arts activities with beautiful results: poems that connect us to each other, simple songs with beautiful melodies that are a joy to sing, dance and movement that lift …
Simply Art
What’s it about? Creative Minds Simply Art is an opportunity for people who access Trust services to showcase their creative talent, be it painting, sketching, photography, craft, creative writing and any other visual type of work you can think of. Who’s the project for? For …
ReVive
The ReVive project is run by Qdos Creates and aims to support people moving on from a time spent in hospital, to the community. We deliver this project in two phases. As part of phase one, we run weekly creative activity sessions at Kendray hospital, …