Distance Creates… Remote Creative Health Programme
*** THE WINTER PROGRAMME HAS NOW REACHED FULL CAPACITY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO ANNOUNCING ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMES IN THE NEW YEAR ***
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 beginning in November 2020.
Find out more about our six week programme for 6-8 year olds starting in November here.
Find out more about our six week programme for 9-12 year olds starting in November here.
If you are interested in registering, or have any questions, get in touch with the Helium Arts’ Family Liaison hello@helium.ie or phone 044 93 96 960. The deadline for signing up is Tuesday, 27th October. Spaces are limited!
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.