Distance Creates… Remote Creative Health Programme
Helium Arts is keeping creativity and connection alive for children and young people with long-term health conditions during times of social distancing. This winter, Helium’s team of talented artists will deliver a series of home-based creative experiences though activity sheets dropped in your inbox with step-by-step guides, surprise postal drops, Post Pal Relay collaborations, and virtual sharing.
In the meantime, you can enjoy the creative and fun taster activities below to give you a flavour of the upcoming, home-based five week programmes for 6-8 year olds and 9-12 year olds below.
We will be providing updates on registration in the coming months!
Acknowledgements
Helium Arts’ Distance Creates Remote Creative Health Programme, Winter 2020, is funded by the Arts Council of Ireland, Rethink Ireland, Creative Ireland, Limerick City & County Council and Limerick Culture & Arts Department.
9-12 YEARS TASTER
SURREAL POETRY
Age Recommendation: 9-12 year olds.
Create some wacky and wonderful poetry that will bring a bit of laughter to your day.
What you’ll need:
Paper (any colour or shape), Selection of pens, pencils or markers, Scissors, Glue stick
Step by step:
You can download written instructions with creative tips for both parent/caregiver and child here.
6-8 YEARS TASTER
Ahoy! Treasure Awaits!
Age Recommendation: 6-8 year olds.
Transform an average cardboard tea box into a colourful treasure chest to hide all your special treasures in.
What you’ll need:
Barry’s Tea/Lyons Tea box (empty), White paint/coloured paper, Paint Brushes/ Markers, Glue
Step by step:
You can also download written instructions with creative tips for both parent/caregiver and child here.
6-8 YEARS TASTER
SHADOW DRAWING
Age Recommendation: 6-8 year olds.
Experiment with light and shadow in this easy, yet fun activity for young children.
What you’ll need:
Household Objects, Strong Lightsource (the sun, or a lamp), pencils and colouring utensils.
Step by step:
You can also download written instructions with creative tips for both parent/caregiver and child here.
TEEN TASTER
ACCIDENTAL ALPHABETS
Age Recommendation: 13-18 year olds.
See the world in a whole new light as you look for accidental alphabets around your home and neighbourhood.
What you’ll need:
A camera or mobile phone camera, alphabet checklist, a pen.
Step by step:
You can also download written instructions with creative tips for both parent/caregiver and child here.