Date: 23rd June
Some of our team will be attending the Glastonbury Festival later this month, and in preparation for this, Harbour residents and our in-house artist, Jasmine, have been getting very creative.
The theme for Glastonbury this year is the environment and sustainability. To ensure that we can help to spread awareness on these topics, all of our crafts for the stall, have been upcycled from items that would have been going to the landfill, or items that have been locally sourced such as a broken fan, that has been transformed into a ‘Harbour’ life ring, broken plastic plant pots, that have been transformed into fun Jellyfish, Shells into various Sealife, crochet fishing nets, a treasure chest of kindness and a large papier mache Turtle and many more.
The residents thoroughly enjoyed these craft sessions, with one even stating that
“This project has really helped me to process my mum’s ill health. I really enjoy being creative as it allows me the space to just think about the task that I am doing and allows me to not feel anxious for a while”.
The main project was to get the welfare van ready for the journey, and this year, we have aimed at making sure that our charity and the amazing artwork of our residents stand out.
To achieve this, Jasmine met with residents and collaborated on designs that not only represent our charity and Cornwall but also what is important to them. The next part of the process was to prepare the van at our warehouse, and then the fun really could begin.
After training and a health and safety session, residents spray painted their designs and did an exceptional job, especially as for the majority it was their first time doing this type of art. One of the residents stated
“I have not done any art since I was at school, and I never realised how much I missed doing it. I am definitely going to take part in more of the creative sessions, when they are available, because this has been awesome.”
As you can see from the photographs, we have the Kernow flag, turtles, flowers, our pig; Percy, who lives on our small holding, bubbles, sandcastles and many other fantastic designs, including Michael Eavis, the founder and owner of the Glastonbury Festival.
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Making art can enable people to take greater responsibility for their own health and well-being, by helping maintain levels of curiosity and independence. Since art can be used as a non-medical approach to preventing mental health problems, it can also be financially beneficial for the health service and social care, as well as improving the quality of life to individuals.
Engaging in creative projects can be a powerful way to express emotions in a non-verba way and for some, to process difficult experiences, which is especially important for individuals, who find it difficult to articulate their feelings. By partaking in the arts, it can provide a sense of accomplishment, confidence and empowerment.
Participating in arts and craft sessions can also foster social interaction and reduce the feeling of isolation and loneliness, which is vital when supporting individuals with complex needs.
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