FIND ME - Dementia Friendly Zine Workshop
Creative Wellbeing, Dementia & Participatory Arts
As part of the launch of the FIND ME (Family Interventions in Dementia Mental Health Environments) exhibition, I was invited by Faye Watson to develop and facilitate a dementia-friendly zine workshop. The event celebrated the exhibition while creating a welcoming space for participants to explore zine making.
For more information head to the FIND ME website at www.uwl.ac.uk/FINDME
Project Focus:
Creative wellbeing through zine making
Accessible arts activities for people living with dementia
Reflection through drawing, collage and storytelling
Creating spaces for conversation and connection
Exploring what brings us joy in everyday life
My Role
Working alongside Faye Watson, I facilitated a relaxed and accessible workshop using an eight-page zine-making technique.
My role included:
Designing and facilitating the workshop
Supporting participants through the creative process
Encouraging conversation
Creating an inclusive friendly environment
Adapting activities to suit different participants and abilities
Creative Process
Participants used drawing, collage materials to create personal zines inspired by the theme ‘What brings you joy?’ We reflected on the following themes:
Nature and animals
Pets
Poetry
Fashion
Museums
Music
Cooking
Favourite memories and places
We also shared conversations about the role creativity can play in supporting the wellbeing of people living with dementia, family carers and those working within dementia care.
Collaboration
FIND ME (Family Interventions in Dementia Mental Health Environments)
Faye Watson
Outcome
The workshop created a friendly space where participants could connect through conversation and shared experiences. It demonstrated how zine making can encourage self-expression, start conversations and support wellbeing within dementia-friendly settings.
