The art programme at Share offers a safe, supportive space where students can express emotions through creativity, and build skills to develop their own artistic practice. Using a wide range of art mediums, we encourage creative communication to promote wellbeing. Each session is designed to inspire and motivate, helping students grow in confidence and embrace their individual creative journeys.
Students study famous artists and their artworks in some detail. They experiment with paints, pastels, pens and other materials to encourage self-expression and develop a style of their own. We use iPads for students to research artists and practices, take photos, and create their own digital designs.
Over the last three years we have collaborated on various inspiring projects with other art organisations, including disability arts organisations. We’ve worked on fashion projects, creative dance projects, and public art exhibitions. These collaborations usually have a final end goal which leads to a show or performance to celebrate students' achievements.
Our approach
We like to encourage freedom of expression by supporting students to try an extensive range of art mediums to find those that interest them the most. We strive to motivate students to trust in their own creative abilities, which helps them to become more confident.
