I have facilitated this workshop for Time to Talk Befriending as an activity for their whole team, and as part of the Ageing Well Festival, run it for Evolution Arts and offer it as a workshop for work teams as a way of collaborating in a creative way, boosting wellbeing and re-focussing professional relationships.
In the workshop participants create a piece of collage – illustrating and decorating words they have chosen which are based around a theme. For Time to Talk Befriending and Ageing Well Festival it was about celebrating ageing and challenging ageism. Evolution Arts attendees worked with chosen ‘words to live by’ – phrases, sayings, quotes, expressions, song lyrics, that meant something to them.
They construct an assemblage, creating visual connections between the images and words to make an artwork which is especially meaningful to them. The workshop is about experiencing some calming, creative, playful joy – cutting, sticking and composing in the company of others.
“Great to be creative – lots of materials & inspiration provided. Great tutor.”
“Engaging, great group of like-minded people, relaxing and lots of fun, just what you need on a February day! ”
“I enjoyed being able to put my ideas into a picture. A very thought provoking and enjoyable workshop.”
“Ellen is a really good teacher, really enjoyed the course, really fulfilling.”
“I loved the fun of working together around the table on our creations. Thank you so much, it was well thought out.”
“A supportive atmosphere. Easy-going, fun tone set by instructor.”
“Very well presented and great interaction between people. Absolutely loved it.”
“I really valued doing this workshop and felt really supported to give everything a try. A great set of materials.”