The art programme at Share provides an effective and safe way for our students to creatively express their emotions and gain skills to support their own art practices. We continually find new ways to inspire creative communication through various mediums. Our art therapies are motivational, supporting students to feel more confident in the own creative passions.
Our creative programme covers a range themes:
Awareness of art history and practices
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 digital painting on iPads as a fun and interactive way for mark-making and design.
Creative textiles
Students learn hand sewing, embroidery, natural fabric dyeing, hand painting on textiles, and creating unique textile designs. Students can upcycle garments and create bespoke textile items.
Collaborative projects
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.
