Monthly Archives: May 2015

I had never truly appreciated what I was looking at …..

Jacqui (left) has written this amazing post about her experience of working on Me, Myself and Manet. Thank you Jacqui! What an experience right from Day one. A bit of an adventure, taking a step into real history. I had … Continue reading

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Laughed lots, rekindled skills, relived memories …..

Over the last 5 weeks YoungDementia UK have been lucky enough to work alongside Nicola and her amazing team of artists and musicians. We have enjoyed working together on a collage of Mademoiselle Claus, learnt about Manet, sung songs and … Continue reading

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‘I feel like the old me’

Mlle Claus, the sitter of Manet’s portrait was a professional musician. So, naturally, we invited our musicians back to support our sessions with YoungDementia UK. Isabel and Arne came over 2 sessions, bringing their energy, experience, talents and wonderful instruments … Continue reading

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Textures, bold colours and patterns

YoungDementia UK worked together on this amazing collage of Mlle Claus. Over 2 sessions we worked together as a group to produce a response to Manet’s portrait. Emma Reynard, our artist supported the group to think of what Mlle Claus … Continue reading

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YoungDementia UK

Members of YoungDementia UK have joined us! We are absolutely delighted to welcome members of YoungDementia UK and their families, friends and support staff into the Ashmolean. Over 5 weeks we are discovering, learning and sharing our creative responses, memories, … Continue reading

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