In September 2019 I was delighted to start art working with the clients and staff in Rose Cottage, an Alzheimer’s Society of Ireland’s Dementia Day Care Centre. Having visited the centre on a few occasions during the previous six months during which time I meet and talk with the clients and staff. It was great… Continue reading Art working begins in Rose Cottage:
Tag: co-creation
The journey begins
This blog explores the potential of art making together with those living with a dementia. Olivia Hassett explores some of the groundbreaking and exciting processes of co-creation through the development of THREE projects. Project 3 – ART@home art packs: In the past few months Olivia Hassett has drawn from her experiences of working alongside the… Continue reading The journey begins
3 workshop structures
People ask what a co-creation workshop is and how does it differs from a normal art workshop? When developing a workshop there are numerous different types and factors at play. When I began this project I realised early on that I would have to spend some time researching the various types and ways of workshopping.… Continue reading 3 workshop structures
Art and Dementia projects 