Art Space
The Headway Art Space is about creativity, collaboration and communication.
Collaborative projects such as group sculptures allow people to work together in different roles to support and encourage each other. It often provokes discussion but also allows for social interaction without the pressures of verbal communication.
We encourage both those with natural artistic inclinations and those with little previous experience to explore visual arts. Many have lost previous abilities so discovering a new skill is a great confidence booster and can reinforce the healing process.
Members are also given the freedom to work individually on any subject, in any medium and at their own pace. This creates a relaxed environment which facilitates expression that might otherwise remain trapped. Those who are less confident are given ample support to
explore and expand their skills.
Works are displayed throughout the centre or taken home - providing participants with a great sense of self worth, making the centre an oasis of colour and fun.
“Art has a glow and to see everyone express their feelings in art, it’s wonderful“, Errol
“It releases tension, helps people get in touch with themselves“, Paul
“Headway has inspired me to paint… it encourages me… makes me more creative“, Ray
“I’m not a good artist but it makes me feel good“, Josie
“It helps me understand the beauty of life and my emotions… it helps me unwind, takes my mind off problems“, Keith
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