Join us at Drawing Room gallery in Bermondsey for our creative sessions for those living with young onset dementia and their carers. This is an opportunity to explore materials and themes in the works on display through practical making, discussion or just connecting with others over a cup of tea in a relaxed creative setting.
We aim to provide connections with others in a similar situation, in an inspiring space which is relaxed, friendly and non-judgmental. These workshops offer opportunities for participants to develop their own creative voice whilst trying out a variety of ideas and techniques alongside practicing visual artists. No previous experience is necessary and tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.
Sessions will take place on the following dates with more information to follow:
Friday 23rd January -1-3:30pm
Friday 20th February – 1-3:30pm
Friday 13th March – 1-3:30pm
The sessions will be an opportunity to engage with the artworks in the Drawing Room gallery and are co-facilitated by selected artists, Rare Space coordinator Charlie Harrison and Drawing Room librarian Yamuna Ravindran.
We have space for 16 participants at each session, please book by emailing contact@raredementiasupport.org
Please find more information about the Re-discovery drawing group on the Drawing Room gallery website.
“It’s a major thing in my life and in the diary. I adore it! I leave thinking; “That was great! When’s the next one?””
“It’s a good balance between recreation and getting to know people. I feel like I’ve gained a lot of friendships and relationships out of this group.”
“It’s such a safe environment, not feeling judged at all and feeling completely relaxed, which is quite the opposite to the rest of our lives.”
“I like how practically: all the activities are guided. That is so nice as it means we don’t have to think about anything. We just know that we need to turn up and it’s going to be a fantastic session, and I’m so grateful for that.”
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The Rare Space cultural programme 2024-2027 is funded by The Linbury Trust.