Objects of desire
at Belmont Park School
What is it?
A workshop to explore materials, making and self-expression.
We present the participants with a box each containing a mass-produced product. Their job is to remake their object out of a limited set of materials, including fabrics, thread, buttons and cardboard. The limitations mean that the kids have to be quite resourceful to create the forms, textures, colours and effects they want. It also gives them scope to adapt their object, and make it more personal or more meaningful to them – this is not something that we brief for, it emerges out of the activity itself.
As the workshop progesses we look for anyone who needs any assistance. Our aim is to allow the young people space to set their own vision, just giving the odd helping hand when needed.
Details
How long does it take?
3 hours
What’s the purpose?
To explore build creative confidence and self expression through making
Who is it for?
Kids aged 14-16 with Social, Emotional, and/or Mental Health issues (SEMH)
Who is it for?
At Belmont Park School we worked with young people aged 14-16 with Social, Emotional, and/or Mental Health issues (SEMH).
I loved the trust and freedom that Sam and Tori gave our students, giving them access to a huge range of materials, new ideas and insights into the process of making. I don’t think I can put it better than AJ, who told me, “It is like art Christmas!”
— Hannah Clarkson-Dornan, Art Teacher at Belmont Park School
Remakes.
Here are some examples of objects we gave to kids and their wonderful remakes, all constructed from a limited set of materials.
Follow our progress on Insta.
Meet the team
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Sam Griffiths
WORKSHOP ORIGINATOR
& FACILITATOR -
Tori Flower
WORKSHOP ORIGINATOR
& FACILITATOR