Vulnerable Adults
In this section I have included the work I do with people with disabilities, people with mental health issues, older adults and other vulnerable adults. This work occurs across a range of seetings.
For more information or to find out about booking a session please contact me.
 Textile Pieces by Studio ArtsWork by Prism Arts Studio Arts group for Cumbria Wildlife Trust. 2018 |  Freddie Fox (in progress)Machine embroidery and applique by a Prism Arts Studio Arts participant. Part of a textile commission from Cumbria Wildlife Trust. 2018 |
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 Tassel Horse and RiderPrism Arts Studio Arts Folk Tales project. 2018 |  China: Through Our EyesPaper Fans, part of an installation by Prism Arts Studio Arts group in partnership with Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery. 2017-8 |
 Precious Leaves ExhibitionEmbroidered bowls by Carleton Day Centre Art Group. 2017 |  Precious Leaves ExhibitionCharacters created by Carleton Day Centre Art Group alongside heads made by Dawn Hutton at Carlisle Archives. |
 Precious Leaves ExhibitionEmbroidered bowls by Carleton Day Centre Art Group. 2017 |  Precious Leaves ExhibitionEmbroidered bowls by Carleton Day Centre Art Group. 2017 |
 Somme 100A partnership project between Prism Arts and Cumbria's Museum of Military Life. We worked with schools and community groups to make patches to create a commemorative quilt for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Â The work was unfurled on Armistice Day at Carlisle Castle. 2016 |  Somme 100A partnership project between Prism Arts and Cumbria's Museum of Military Life. We worked with schools and community groups to make patches to create a commemorative quilt for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Â The work was unfurled on Armistice Day at Carlisle Castle. 2016 |
 Somme 100A partnership project between Prism Arts and Cumbria's Museum of Military Life. We worked with schools and community groups to make patches to create a commemorative quilt for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. Â The work was unfurled on Armistice Day at Carlisle Castle. 2016 |  Felt MakingFelt making with a group of adults with profound disabilities at Carleton Day Centre, Carlisle. This work is part of this groups response work to the Prism Arts/ Carlisle Library 'Seven Stories' project. January-February 2016 |
 Felt MakingFelt making with a group of adults with profound disabilities at Carleton Day Centre, Carlisle. This work is part of this groups response work to the Prism Arts/ Carlisle Library 'Seven Stories' project. January-February 2016 |  Felt MakingFelt making with a group of adults with profound disabilities at Carleton Day Centre, Carlisle. This work is part of this groups response work to the Prism Arts/ Carlisle Library 'Seven Stories' project. January-February 2016 |
 Felt MakingFelt making with a group of adults with profound disabilities at Carleton Day Centre, Carlisle. This work is part of this groups response work to the Prism Arts/ Carlisle Library 'Seven Stories' project. January-February 2016 |  60 Days of No Borders ExhibitionAn exhibition of work by the No Borders group (a group of adults with disabilities from Carlton Day Service.) 2014 |
 Rag ruggingRag rug project at The Heathlands Project, a day centre for adults with disabilities. 2012 |  Rag Rug DisplayRag rug project at The Heathlands Project, a day centre for adults with disabilities. 2012 |
 Magik Quilt patchEach year with my textiles group at The Heathlands Project we make a quilt, giving us the chance to experiment with a range of techniques and ideas. The quilts are sent down to the NEC in Birmingham for The Festival of Quilts. 2012 |  Working on a quilt patchEach year with my textiles group at The Heathlands Project we make a quilt, giving us the chance to experiment with a range of techniques and ideas. The quilts are sent down to the NEC in Birmingham for The Festival of Quilts. 2012 |
 Giant pom-pom makingTextiles Workshops Prism Arts/Cumbria Care (Carlton Day Centre) Carlisle I organised and delivered a textiles course for an art group from Carlton Day Centre, which is a centre for people with learning disabilities. Techniques covered include weaving and tie-dye. 2012 |  The Owls of HeathlandsAn introductory sewing project I devised for my textiles group at The Heathlands Project. 2011 |
 Magic TreeEach year with my textiles group at The Heathlands Project we make a quilt, giving us the chance to experiment with a range of techniques and ideas. The quilts are sent down to the NEC in Birmingham for The Festival of Quilts. 2011 |  CardsGreetings cards designed and made by members at The Heathlands project. 2010 |
 Black and White portraitsCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |  Felt Bird decorationsCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |
 After Klimt. CollageA large scale collage project I ran whilst I was a Support Worker at a Carlisle Day Service for adults with profound and multiple disabilities. We prepared papers in different ways then combined them to create this collage, inspired by Klimt. 2010 |  Observational drawingCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |
 Dot paintingCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |  Tissue paper paintingCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |
 Outside sketchingCreateIt! Art Group Eden Mencap Society, Penrith I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade. 2009-2012 |
Projects
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Creative Workshops: Carlisle Mencap
2019
Carlisle
Working once a month with the Sunday Active group on a range of art and craft projects.
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Cultures Collide
2018-20
Prism Arts and Tullie House, Carlisle
A co-curation project exploring Tullie Houses' collections and connections with Japan.
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Prism Arts Collaborators: Ways of Seeing
February-March 2019
Vallum Gallery, University of Cumbria, Carlisle
Curating and installing an exhibition exploring Prism Art's collaborative projects from the past five years.
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Textile Commission: British Wildlife
June-July 2018
Prism Arts
Studio Arts were commissioned by Cumbria Wildlife Trust to create textile pieces for their new spaces in Houghton, Carlisle.
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British Folk Tales
January-April 2018
Prism Arts
A Studio Arts project resulting in an exhibition at Carlisle Archives Centre, May 2018.
China: Through Our Eyes
September 2017-July 2018
Prism Arts
A Studio Arts project in partnership with Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, culminating in an exhibition at Tullie House May-July 2018.
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Butterfly
February-July 2017
Prism Arts
A Studio Arts (a visual arts programme for adults with disabilities and autism) project inspired by butterflies and culminating in an exhibition at Penrith Library over the summer.
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Radical Craft: Gallery Trail
February-March 2017
Prism Arts/Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle
A Studio Arts (a visual arts programme for adults with disabilities and autism) project inspired by Craftspace and Outside In's Radical Craft touring exhibition. Participants made work inspired by objects from Tullie Houses's collections which were placed into the museum to create a trail through the galleries.
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Precious Leaves
January-March 2017
PrismArts/Carleton Day Centre
Working with the Wednesday Art Group exploring machine embroidery on water soluble fabric and hand embroidery. This culminated in an exhibition at Carlisle Archives Centre.
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Lead Artist: Somme 100 Quilt Project
September 2016
Prism Arts, Carlisle
A partnership project between Prism Arts and Cumbria's Museum of Military Life. We worked with schools and community groups to make patches to create a commemorative quilt for the centenary of the Battle of the Somme. The work was unfurled on Armistice Day at Carlisle Castle.
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Soft Sculpture
June-July 2016
Prism Arts/Carleton Day Centre, Carlisle
Working with the Wednesday Art group to explore their ideas using soft sculpture techniques. The group designed and created their own quirky characters.
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Vikings!
March-May 2016
Prism Arts/Distington Community School, Workington
Working with Prism Arts Studio Theatre West group and pupils at Distington Community School on a Heritage Lottery Funded project exploring West Cumbria's Viking heritage. I ran spinning and weaving sessions with the participants.
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Picturing Places Response Work
February-June 2016
Prism Arts/Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, Carlisle
Working with four diverse artists selected by Prism Arts to produce work in response to Tullie Houses's Cumbrian Art: Picturing Places exhibition. As well as working with the artists I worked with Tullie House to organise the project and display the work.
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The Seven Stories: Response Work
January-February 2016
Prism Arts/Carlton Day Centre, Carlisle
Working with the No Borders group to create work in response to the Seven Stories exhibition at Carlisle Library.
Lead Artist: Studio Arts
September 2015-Present
Prism Arts, Carlisle
Planning, organising and delivering a Studio Arts programme for young people and adults with disabilities, covering all aspects of working as an artist.
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The Seven Stories
July-September 2015
Prism Arts/Carlton Day Centre, Carlisle
Working with the No Borders group to create work for Carlisle Library as part of the Seven Stories Project.
Prism Arts Summer School
August 2015
Working with several artists to deliver a two week arts project which culminated in Carlise Puppet Pageant Parade 2015.
No Borders Exhibition
March 2015
Prism Arts/Carlton Day Centre, Carlisle
I worked with the No Borders group to curate an exhibition of their work in their space at Carlton Day Centre. This included hanging the exhibition. No Borders is a partnership project between Prism Arts and Carlisle Day Services.
In the Moment: Creative Collage sessions for Older Adults
January-February 2015
Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery and various Care Homes, Carlisle
Relaxed sessions to help older adults, particularly those with a dementia, access Tullie Houses's collection and to engage in creative activities.
Applied Textiles
November-December 2014
Prism Arts/Carlisle Day Services
Working with the No Borders Art Group to develop their textile skills and artistic ideas. The work from these workshops will form part of an exhibition in March.
Prism Arts Summer School
August 2014
Working with several artists to deliver a two week arts project which culminated in Carlise Puppet Pageant Parade 2014.
Mentoring
July 2014
Prism Arts, Carlisle
Working one to one with an emerging artist with a disability to enable them to develop both their practical skills and artistic ideas.
Felt Making Workshops
June-July 2014
Carlton Day Centre, Carlisle
Working with the No Borders Art Group to develop their felt making skills and artistic ideas. The work from these workshops will form part of Prism Arts C-Art exhibition in September.
Interiors Project
January-February 2014
Prism Arts/Cumbria Care (Carlton Day Centre) Carlisle
Working with the No Borders Art Group (a group of adults from Carlton Day Centre with profound learning disabilities) to create model interiors. Their work was then shown at the exhibition '60 Days of No Borders' at the Prism Arts studios.
Crafting Social
October-December 2013
Women and Families Accommodation Services, Carlisle
Funded by the Laurie Brewis Trust I organised and ran a weekly craft and social drop in for services users at the facility.
The Wetlands Project
September-October 2013
Prism Arts/The Solway Wetlands Trust/ The Heathlands Project
Researching, designing and making a felt and willow sculpture of a dragonfly with a group of adults with disabilities. The sculpture is currently on display at Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery.
Textiles Workshops
July-August 2013
Prism Arts/Lister House, Carlisle
Organising and delivering a textiles course for a group from Lister House which supports people with cerebral palsy. Techniques covered include felt making and using printing blocks.
No Borders Installation and Workshops
April-July 2013
Prism Arts/Carlisle Library/ Tullie House
Applique and Embroidery Workshops. The work produced in these sessions went into an installation composed of work from several sets of workshops and was displayed in Carlisle Library.
Textiles Workshops
September-November 2012
Prism Arts/Cumbria Care (Carlton Day Centre) Carlisle
Organising and delivering a textiles course for an art group from Carlton Day Centre, which is a centre for people with learning disabilities. Techniques covered include weaving and tie-dye.
Art Support Worker and Section Manager at The Heathlands Project
June 2010-Present
The Heathlands Project, Carlisle
Working with adults with learning disabilities to enable them to develop their own art work, supporting them in their artistic and personal development.
Art Support Worker for Prism Arts/Course Leader for Studio Theatre Skills
October 2011-Present
Prism Arts, Carlisle
Planning, organising and delivering a Studio Theatre Skills course for young people and adults with disabilities.
Lantern Parade
October-November 2010
The Heathlands Project, Carlisle
Working with DART (Drugs and Alcohol Rehabilitation Team) and adults with learning disabilities I led several lantern making workshops at The Heathlands Project. The resulting group and individual lanterns were then paraded through Carlisle city centre as part of the 2010 Starlight Lantern Parade.
CreateIt! Art Group
September 2009-June 2012
Eden Mencap Society, Penrith
I helped organise and run this group for adults with learning disabilities. It was service user led and we undertook a range of different techniques and used many different materials, including felt making, painting and drawing. Activities included making props and costumes for the May Day Parade.
Women’s Support Group
January-May 2007
Mind, Rochdale
My main purpose at this group was to offer help with a range of craft activities as well as to listen to the women who attended. All the women suffer from mental health issues and the support group allows them to meet other women in the same situation in a safe and non threatening environment.