A training course
Interested in creative approaches to dementia care?
Culture Box, in association with NAPA, is hosting two free half day training events alongside our exhibitions in Exeter and Stoke-on-Trent.
The training half-day is for anyone involved or interested in creative approaches to dementia care. We invite activity providers, artists, creative health practitioners, social care workers, people with lived experience of dementia, care workers, carers, or anyone interested in dementia and arts-based activities!
Exeter
Thursday 18th January 2024
12.30 - 18.00
(plus an private exhibition showing from 18.00 to 21.00)
Venue: Positive Light Projects, 184-187 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RD
Stoke
Thursday 1st February 2024
12.30 - 18.00
Venue: AirSpace Gallery, 4 Broad Street, City Centre, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4HL
About the course
What will the course cover?
The course will cover a range of material from Culture Box and NAPA. By the end of the course, you should:
Understand the importance of creative activities for people living with dementia.
Have explored some of the approaches to providing creative activities for people living with dementia.
Feel confident in their ability to facilitate creative sessions using the Culture Box materials.
Who will be providing the training?
The training will be provided by the Culture Box team (including Dr Chloe Asker, Professor Victoria Tischler, and Dr Hannah Zeilig), the National Activity Providers Association, and Chris Lewis-Jones (an artist).
Will I get a qualification from this course?
On completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance. The course is not accredited and will not provide you with a formal qualification. However, attendance is highly beneficial as it will provide you with evidence-based and sector-leading information regarding activity provision for dementia care.
I want to come but I can’t afford to travel, can you help me get there?
We have a limited number of travel bursaries available to anyone who needs support in order to attend. Please get in contact with us if you would like to apply for a bursary.
How can I get accommodations/adjustments for my learning needs?
Please contact us beforehand to let us know of any adjustments or accommodations that you require. We will do our best to ensure that the course is accessible to everyone who attends.
I’m interested in activity provision for everyone, not just people with dementia. Can I still attend?
Yes, we encourage you to attend! Eventhough this course is geared towards people living with dementia, the lessons from Culture Box are applicable to many other health conditions and contexts. We are excited to welcome a diverse cohort with a mixture of experiences and interests.
I still have some questions, who should I contact?
Please contact Chloe (c.asker@surrey.ac.uk) or use the contact form below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Contact us
Please get in touch if you have any questions about the training course.