From Printmaking Meltdown, Studio Magic, and a Slice of Cake I set off from my home in North Uist on Tuesday morning (7th April) after what has been feeling like a never-ending winter—wind, rain, and general greyness—and somehow travelled into… actual sunshine ☀️ 18 degrees, blue skies, and a ferry crossing that felt like aContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection Phase II”
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A Tapestry of Connection Phase II
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”
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
This project has been an absolutely fantastic learning opportunity for me, and as I write this, I realise it’s the final blog post in this series. It has truly opened up so many new avenues. While not all prints I made achieved the desired outcome, the process itself was a profound learning experience. I pushedContinue reading “A Tapestry of Connection”