Encouraging Individual Expression Last week I left the workshop feeling slightly despondent. I spend a lot of time planning the sessions for the two men who attend — both non-verbal autistic adults — I wondered whether my efforts were really making any difference. I try to think very carefully about how the sessions are structured,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
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A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
🦌 Workshop Lesson Plan: Exploring a Deer Skull My lesson plans for these workshops are always intended as starting points rather than strict scripts. They provide a structure to begin with, but I try to remain flexible and responsive to whatever happens in the room. If the session moves in a slightly different direction thanContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Community-Based Process + Socially Engaged Intention The first stage of this project is very much about building the foundation. Over six workshops, I am working with two non-verbal autistic men to begin gathering material for a larger body of work. Three of the workshops have now been delivered. This stage is about spending time together,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Workshop Three : Open Play Paint and Drawing Session This week’s session was an open play paint and drawing workshop with the two adult non-verbal autistic men. The focus was on exploration rather than outcome — an opportunity to engage with materials freely, without pressure to produce a finished piece. I set up an activityContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
I have just had a consultation with Corinna Krause in her purpose-built bookbinding workshop at Sollas Books. It was a well organised and inspiring space to be in and talk through ideas. We discussed my plan to create a collaborative book bringing together the work I’ve been developing with the lovely participants from Craigard DayContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A tapestry of Connection Phase II
This week marked the second session of the phase II workshops – Collage, Layering & Surfaces. Collage is a new technique for the men, and it adds another layer of choice. I prepared some backgrounds for them to respond to, alongside cut out printed imagery that they could use to make collages. From there, theyContinue reading “A tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Workshop session I Valentine’s Ice-Breaker I began with a relaxed, Valentine’s-themed workshop, where participants painted plaster horse heads that I cast from a beach object (I think it was part of a dog toy). They also made some valentines cards using stencils and did some drawings. This was a light, confidence-building reintroduction to materials andContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Clarity and Connection I have recently completed and passed my online Safeguarding Adults (Level 1) course in order to better support my work with two adult autistic students. The training was extremely helpful in underlining the correct procedures to follow if I ever needed to report a concern or respond to a challenging situation. ItContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
Clarity and Connection This blog marks the beginning of A Tapestry of Connection – Phase II: Clarity and Connection. This new phase grows directly from the original A Tapestry of Connection project, which was supported by VACMA and centred on a mile-long stretch of the Hebridean Way. The work explored human interaction within the landscape,Continue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection
I’m pleased to share that A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection will officially begin in February, supported by a Creative Scotland Open Fund: Individuals award. This next phase focuses on community connection, clarity, and place through material-led practice. As part of the project, I will be preparing and leading six collaborative workshopsContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II: Clarity and Connection”
Nicola Neate 