Creative Connections - Art for People Living with Dementia

Join us for a welcoming and supportive art sessions designed for people living with dementia and their carers!

About the sessions
Through colour, texture and other sensory experiences, art and creativity offer opportunities for connection, wellbeing and self-expression. Creative activities can provide another way to communicate, express feelings and share experiences, particularly when dementia changes how we express ourselves through words.

There is no right or wrong way to create, and no expectation to produce a particular artwork or achieve a specific outcome. Simply enjoy the process, explore your creativity and participate at your own pace in a relaxed, supportive environment.

For carers
Carers are warmly invited to join in with the art-making or, if you prefer, take some time for yourself with a cuppa and a chat with other carers.

Everyone is welcome

• All cognitive abilities are welcome.
• No art experience is needed.
• All materials are provided — just come as you are.

About the facilitator
Sessions are facilitated by Kimberly Howeler from Found Objects Creative Therapies, a qualified Art Therapist and Mental Health Clinician. Kimberly will support participants to explore creativity in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Program details
These sessions run fortnightly on Mondays 1pm-2pm. You can sign up for one or several sessions (select 'Buy More Tickets' at the checkout), depending on what works best for you.

📍 Woods Street Arts Space, Laverton
The venue is wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral toilets.

Limited spaces available
We understand that things come up and that every day can look different when living with dementia. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as early as possible. This gives someone on the waitlist the opportunity to take your place.

Our supporters
This program is supported by the Hobsons Bay Community Fund, a perpetual philanthropic fund established to benefit and strengthen the community of Hobsons Bay for now and future generations.
We are also gratefully supported by Hobsons Bay City Council and the Lions Club of Altona.