As we head into the New Year it also means that we head into a new run of themes for our Storybox sessions. Here is what you can expect until summer! Week One Week Two Week Three Week Four Week Five January Food and Drink Snowy Days Scotland (St Andrew’s Day) Books and Reading WinterContinue reading “New Storybox Themes for 2021”
Category Archives: Creative Ages
The Storybox Project – Care Home Drop In
Our drop in sessions for care homes are a development of the work that we have been developing online during lockdown. Each session is an hour long and takes place on Zoom. It offers a welcoming and accessible environment which is fun, full of creative activities designed especially for people with memory loss or dementiaContinue reading “The Storybox Project – Care Home Drop In”
Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People – call for contributions.
We are delighted to be working with The Baring Foundation and The Rayne Foundation to produce a second treasury of arts activities for older people. Building on the success of the first treasury this new publication will be a practical guide for anybody who supports older people professionally or as a volunteer who would likeContinue reading “Treasury of Arts Activities for Older People – call for contributions.”
Being Together When You’re Apart
Similar to many other people Covid 19 has meant that we are unable to work face to face with the people that we support. As a result of this we are currently running all of our workshops online – something that we would not have thought possible a matter of months ago! We are alsoContinue reading “Being Together When You’re Apart”
Creative Calls
Do you know an older person who lives alone or who might enjoy taking part in a creative project? Creative Calls combines creativity and befriending to give older people the chance to explore their imagination in the comfort of their own home. Through a series of three phone calls a professional artist from our teamContinue reading “Creative Calls”
Setting The Scene
Sometimes the biggest challenge when trying something creative is getting somebody to join in in the first place. If an activity feels too “set up” it may make a person feel inhibited which means they are less likely to take a chance and give the activity a go. So if you are trying activities withContinue reading “Setting The Scene”
FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources
If you are a member of The Storybox Project : At Home please sign in here. The Storybox Project : At Home is a fun and inclusive programme of activities which uses imagination and creativity as a starting point. Building upon 12 years of practical experience, and work with thousands of people living with dementia,Continue reading “FREE Dementia Friendly Creative Resources”
Work with us
We are currently looking for freelance workshop facilitators to join our team working on The Storybox Project. Do you think you have got the energy, passion and creativity to work on this unique project? Find out more here: Small Things Creative Projects Position of Work July 2019 If you would like to apply please sendContinue reading “Work with us”
Storybox Creative Cafe – Bury’s Creative Dementia Club
This September we are delighted to be returning to Bury Art Museum for a brand new season of STORYBOX – CREATIVE CAFE sessions. The sessions are designed specifically for people living with dementia, alongside the people that support them. Each session uses imagination, stories and poetry as a starting point to inspire a range ofContinue reading “Storybox Creative Cafe – Bury’s Creative Dementia Club”
Saying Yes
For every activity, workshop or project that we are involved in we try to create spaces where “yes” leads the way. In the simplest terms this means that as facilitators and collaborators we aim to listen in an open and non-judgmental way, then accept ideas and suggestions and run with them whenever possible. So, whatContinue reading “Saying Yes”