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”
Category Archives: Creative Ages
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”
Time To Reflect
Very early in the life of The Storybox Project we realised that creating a journal to record and reflect upon our work would be a powerful way for us to ensure that our work remained responsive, relevant and innovative. Then, and now, this involves a basic journal format, which records the highs and lows ofContinue reading “Time To Reflect”
A Sense of Play
Play noun – engage in activity for enjoyment and recreation rather than a serious or practical purpose verb – activity engaged in for enjoyment and recreation Playfulness noun – the quality of being light-hearted or full of fun. In our work on The Storybox Project, play and playfulness has always been central to our approach.Continue reading “A Sense of Play”
How does success look?
For all of us working creatively with people living with dementia it can be an ever changing playing field where people’s needs can shift and change significantly over short periods of time. In this context how is it possible to identify when an activity has been successful, and how may that success manifest itself? OnContinue reading “How does success look?”