Join us and get arty for Arts in Care Homes Week 2023! | News from Oakwood Court
Join us and get arty for Arts in Care Homes Week 2023!
We’re excited for arts in care homes week next week! Across our three care homes in Battle, Crowborough and Haywards Heath we have a variety of free arty activities for you to enjoy with residents.
Art in Care Homes Week is a national event led by the National Activities Provider Association (NAPA) and is an opportunity to bring people together in care homes to have fun with art. There is lots of research that proves that access to the arts makes care home residents happier and healthier. We believe that residents should be offered a wide range of arts activities on a daily basis to enhance their quality of life and increase wellbeing and motivation.
All of our events are free and as usual, we will have our delicious complimentary cakes and refreshments.
Where can I join an arts event?
Monday 18 September
Making memory bracelets
Make your own bracelet to collect your happy memories to carry a little happiness around your wrist wherever you go.
Saxonwood care home, Battle
3pm to 4.30pm
Tuesday 19 September
Flower arranging
Flower arranging art with Louise from The Joy of Flowers – local Battle florists.
Saxonwood care home, Battle
11am to 12 noon
A creative collage
Make a unique collage together using textural materials. This session is led by Sarah from The Painted Ladies. The final piece of art will be hung in the care home to remind residents of the wonderful connections they have with families, friends and the community.
Oakwood Court care home, Haywards Heath
10.30am to 11.30am
Wednesday 20 September
Autumn heart wreaths
Make and decorate your own heart wreath to welcome the autumn months.
Wooalnds care home, Crowborough
10.30am to 11.30am
Papier Mache bowls
Make your own papier mache bowl in a workshop led by our activities co-ordinator.
Oakwood Court care home
10.30am to 11.30am
Thursday 21 September
A creative collage
Make a unique collage together using textural materials. This session is led by Sarah from The Painted Ladies. The final piece of art will be hung in the care home to remind residents of the wonderful connections they have with families, friends and the community.
Saxonwood care home, Battle
10.30am to 11.30am
Sewing toiletries bags
Be creative - Come and make your very own bag from recycled fabrics.
Saxonwood care home, Battle
3pm to 4.30pm
Jewellery boxes
Make your own papier mache jewellery box in a workshop led by our activities co-ordinator.
Woodlands care home, Crowborough
10.30am to 11.30am
Friday 22 September
Painting pebbles
Paint pebbles with memories of the seaside.
Saxonwood care home, Battle
11am to 12 noon
Do I need to book?
We would like to know if you’re coming so please contact us to reserve your place
Oakwood Court, Haywards Heath
Oakwood@sussexhousing.org.uk
01444 458872
Woodlands, Crowborough
woodlands@sussexhousing.org.uk
01892 653178
Saxonwood, Battle
Saxonwood@sussexhousing.org.uk
01444 774336
You can find out more about each care home on our website: www.sussexhousing.org.uk/carehomes
For more information about National Arts in Care Homes week please visit their website.
We look forward to welcoming you!