Havering-based charity Tapestry Care UK, which specialises in dementia and respite care – as well as supporting vulnerable adults including those who have learning difficulties and complex needs, who they refer to as ‘clients’ – carry out regular art sessions in their two hubs – HOPWA House in Hornchurch and Paines Brook in Harold Hill – which have brought “giggles” and helped to create a sense of community.

Art sessions usually have a theme based on “what’s going on in the world”, and no medium is off the table, with anything from paper to clay being used.

The charity’s digital and social media officer – Renée Pitter, 23, from Lewisham, south-east London – told the PA news agency that the sessions have helped to bring people out of their shell and even improve their condition in some cases.

For the full article, please click here: https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/lewisham-harold-hill-havering-hornchurch-london-b1027308.html 

Thank you, Danielle Desouza from PA Media for writing this article.

Also, thank you, Toni Peers for being a amazing art teacher to our lovely clients.

For more information about Tapestry and our services:

Call: 01708 796600 

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