Men’s Cabin
Make Sense
Information
- What
- A programme of 1-hour workshops each focusing on a different creative process, with a view to stimulating the different senses. You can see the workshops below.
- Who
- For people or groups experiencing dementia or mild-cognitive impairment, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. Carers are also welcome. If you or a person you know are interested, please get in touch.
- When
- Once you make contact, we will discuss a day time and place that suits you.
- How
- Workshops are either held in-person at a care-setting or online and facilitated over Zoom. We can help you accessing Zoom if you are unsure how to use it. Tools and materials will be provided to each participant prior to the start of the programme.
- Funding
- These workshops are free for participants. If you are interested in funding a programme please get in contact directly.
“
Engage Here has encouraged me to explore arts and crafts, using natural materials such as leaves. Filling the leaf’s surface with ink, feels like I am filling in the holes in my Alzheimer’s brain” Stella
Make Sense Participant
Previous Funders
Example Processes
Drawing Sound
Cyanotype Printing
Nature Printing
Felt Making
Clay Modelling
Stencil Making
Paper Marbling
Nature Brushes
Gyotaku
Methodology
- Format
- By teaching artistic processes rather than general drawing or painting classes, we place no concern with the participant's output, but focus on nurturing techniques that are easily repeatable. This both increases the accessibility of our programmes, but also the likelihood of participants continuing with these activities beyond the scope of our workshops.
- Hopes
- Successful programmes would see an improvement in the participant’s senses, their overall happiness, as well as the increased desire to socialise. As a result, this may mean participants wish to involve in further creative activity, as a means of improving their well-being.
