Art and Dementia with Catherine Chastney
INTRODUCTION For our thirtieth episode, I’m delighted to be talking to Catherine Chastney. Catherine is an art educator and owner of social enterprise… Read More »Art and Dementia with Catherine Chastney
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How to develop a reflective practice
INTRODUCTION How can you develop a reflective practice in your work? A reflective practice is simply the art of thinking about or reflecting on… Read More »How to develop a reflective practice
How to Engage your Audience with Colour in Art Discussions
INTRODUCTION Today I’m focusing on colour. Colour is one of the 7 elements of art along with shape, line, form, texture, value and space. It’s… Read More »How to Engage your Audience with Colour in Art Discussions
Using art and objects to learn wellbeing skills and improve mental health with Louise Thompson
INTRODUCTION Today I’m really excited to be chatting to Louise Thompson – a museums and wellbeing consultant as well as the health and wellbeing manager… Read More »Using art and objects to learn wellbeing skills and improve mental health with Louise Thompson
How to get over a ‘tumbleweed moment’ (and avoid one in the future)
HOW TO GET OVER A ‘TUMBLEWEED MOMENT’ (AND AVOID ONE IN THE FUTURE) WHAT IS A ‘TUMBLEWEED MOMENT’? Have you ever asked a question that… Read More »How to get over a ‘tumbleweed moment’ (and avoid one in the future)
Success-Factors for Leading Discussion-Based Programmes Around Art
INTRODUCTION Today I’m sharing some thoughts about how you can successfully lead engaging discussion-based programmes around art. I’ll be talking briefly about the… Read More »Success-Factors for Leading Discussion-Based Programmes Around Art
Common Fears Around Leading Discussion-Based Programmes ( and How to Deal with Them)
INTRODUCTION Leading tours and educational programmes that are based on discussion, inquiry and interaction can be a scary business. Both for… Read More »Common Fears Around Leading Discussion-Based Programmes ( and How to Deal with Them)
How to use the Unveiling Stories thinking routine to Investigate Multiple Layers of Meaning in a Photograph
SUMMARY Today I’m exploring how to use the ‘Unveiling Stories’ thinking routine to investigate multiple layers of meaning within a photograph. WHAT IS ‘UNVEILING… Read More »How to use the Unveiling Stories thinking routine to Investigate Multiple Layers of Meaning in a Photograph
6 Best Practices for Sharing Information
6 BEST PRACTICES FOR SHARING INFORMATION IN YOUR ART DISCUSSIONS SUMMARY Knowing what information to share, how to share it and when to… Read More »6 Best Practices for Sharing Information
How to Develop a Daily Slow Looking Practice
Slow looking is not only an important part of my work, it is also a personal practice , mindset and approach- something that I’ve… Read More »How to Develop a Daily Slow Looking Practice