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Volunteer Spotlight: Charlie
We’re celebrating Charlie – a dedicated volunteer whose warmth, compassion, and creativity have made a lasting difference at Radiate Arts. From supporting LGBTQ+ storytelling to inspiring young people, her journey with us has been truly fantastic. Introduction Charlie joined Radiate Arts as a volunteer in February 2025 and quickly became an invaluable part of our team. Balancing life as a mother of two while also hosting international students, she has given her time generous
Oct 302 min read
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Quilted Tote Bags: Crafting Colour and Function
Inspired by the True Colours Pride Quilt from 2024 - our sewing group turned their creativity toward something beautiful and useful: quilted tote bags. Building Blocks After exploring costume and seeing quilting from our previous projects, participants wanted to learn how to make something functional while continuing to develop their sewing skills. Together, they decided on quilted tote bags, the perfect mix of creativity and practicality. Our amazing sewing volunteer Tim han
Oct 292 min read
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Exploring Costume and Quilting with True Colours Sewing
This month, our True Colours Sewing group explored the art of quilting and costume design and creating beautifully unique headpieces using luxurious donated fabrics. Getting Creative with Fabric and Form Over the past few weeks, our sewists have been experimenting with texture, colour, and costume design. Building on earlier discussions about clothing and quilting, participants wanted to challenge themselves with something new and what better way than to create an adorned hea
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Low Vision, Creativity, and Sensory ArtÂ
At Radiate Arts, we believe that creativity is more than just a hobby; it’s a powerful tool for connection, expression, and wellbeing. ...
Oct 34 min read
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