Visible Voices
Working alongside local charities and community groups, including Live! Cheshire, Vision Support and Dorin Park SEN School, our accessible creative workshops have enabled our participants to take the lead in an inclusive and safe space and explore new avenues of self-expression and reducing barriers to new experiences.
Over a course of workshops, participants explored traditional crafts such as painting, collage and assemblage initially developing artworks on connections to their lived environments. Having the opportunity to explore a wide variety of creative materials and further pursuing self-expression through the materials that resonated with them. Through creating and developing personal artwork and exploring and nurturing their own visual language participants were able to build a toolkit of creative skills to help tackle the stressors of modern-day life.
Clients of Vision Support took part in stone carving workshops at Mount Pleasant. With expert support and a peaceful environment, participants were able to try something new, develop tactile carving skills whilst also building connections with those around them. These workshops enabled participants to build confidence in developing new skills in new environments, develop relationships and communications as well as exploring and applying their own creativity in the process.
Dorin Park students took part in a variety of workshops, exploring different media. This included wreath making, mask-making, creating flip books and designing their own characters for them. These workshops focus on engaging students with disabilities through inclusive and accessible artistic activities. By providing a safe and encouraging environment, Radiate Arts empowers participants to explore their creativity, develop new skills, and express themselves in meaningful ways. These sessions not only foster individual growth but also enhance social interaction, teamwork, and a sense of achievement among participants. Through their work with Dorin Park, Radiate Arts continues to champion creativity as a tool for inclusion and wellbeing.
