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We use the power of the arts to inspire people with dementia to get creative and learn new skills

At Arts for Dementia, we use the power of the arts to inspire people living with dementia to get creative, connect, learn new skills and most importantly, have fun. Since 2011 we have delivered and championed meaningful artistic activities that profoundly enhance wellbeing and harness creative skills that we know remain vibrant for years after diagnosis. Our free workshops aim to challenge and boo

st confidence and well-being through a variety of art forms from visual arts, drama, sculpture, dance and more. We aim to build a community that helps people live life to the full. If you would like to find out what's on, please visit our website:
www.artsfordementia.org

18/08/2026

Join Team Arts for Dementia this October!

Run the iconic Royal Parks Half Marathon and help us create a world where everyone living with dementia can enjoy creativity 🎨

🌳 Run one of London's most beautiful half marathons
🎉 Enjoy an incredible atmosphere and support from Team Arts for Dementia
💸 Register for just £18 before 21 August (50% off the registration fee)

To claim your discount: ✅ Enter 'RoyalParks26' in the 'I have a discount code' box when you register.

👉 https://artsfordementia.org/case-studies/run-the-royal-parks-half-marathon/

Tag a friend, family member or colleague who'd love this challenge!

17/08/2026

A sensory sensation of a programme🌷🪴💐🌼

Over the last 10 weeks we have been doing something quite different with our group at SET Social in Peckham.. Back in May, we were given the chance to use leftover flowers from the Chelsea Flower Show, thanks to

The brilliantly talented florist, Alice, brought a colourful and vibrant programme to life, using flowers, foliage, and found objects. Over the course of the programme, our group learnt how to create unique arrangements, working with different materials and tools to help design and hold their floral sculptures. As well as learning how to engineer our bouquets and displays, we also understood the design process, layering colours, textures and heights of flowers to create dynamic arrangements. It's fair to say our homes have never looked so vibrant and smelt so idyllic for 10 weeks straight!

13/08/2026

What a collaboration we have for you 🙌

Join us for four weeks as we explore some of the fantastic state rooms in Buckingham Palace, guided by the brilliant Historian Catherine from the Royal Collection. After a sneak peek in the Palace rooms, we will be dancing with one of the incredible English National Ballet dancers and a musician in the Palace. Enjoy seated and standing guided movements and soak in the royal atmosphere.

No previous dance or movement practice is needed. It's all about having fun, giving it a go and enjoying the incredible surroundings. This programme is free of charge and designed for those living with early-stage dementia.

🗓 2, 9, 16, 23 September 2026
🕚Every Wednesday, 2pm – 4pm
📍Buckingham Palace Gate, London, SW1A 1AA

For more information and to register, contact👇

📧[email protected]
☎️020 3633 9954

11/08/2026

Well that was a whole lot of fun 😅🕺🪩💃🥁

We have enjoyed 10 energetic weeks of movement and music with the magnetic dancer

We explored mindful movements, following and repeating. We listened to music that informed bursts of intuitive, individual and group dance sequences. We used objects and percussion to create rhythmic sounds. We used props to accompany our movements, making space for a colourful Tree House workroom. At the end of the sessions, we sang and shared thoughts of the day, which had us feeling rather emotional ✨

Working with Lera as she took on her first facilitation role with people living with dementia has been a brilliant journey of discovery for her, our group and for us. For anyone wanting to engage with those living with dementia through movement, dance or music, Lera has kindly shared her experience with us, which you can read below 👇

https://artsfordementia.org/case-studies/the-space-between-us-a-reflective-case-study-on-facilitating-creative-movement-for-people-living-with-dementia/

06/08/2026

Looking for an Autumn challenge? Look no further 👇

Whether you are a seasoned runner looking to smash a new PB or a newbie to races, this course is as flat as they come, and did we mention the views!? Soak up the electric atmosphere and enjoy some of London's iconic landmarks along this stunning 13.1 mile course 🏃‍♀️🏃🏃‍♂️

Our team will be there cheering you along the way, and we will be ready to greet you at the finish with the all-important post-run treats 🍫🍌

➡️Sign up before August 21 and enjoy 50% off the registration fee, paying just £18.
Go, go, go: https://artsfordementia.org/case-studies/run-the-royal-parks-half-marathon/

⭐️To claim the offer, enter the discount code: RoyalParks26 in the 'I have a discount code' box when completing your registration form

04/08/2026

Some of our fired and finished sculptures from our fantastic programme with @

It's hard to believe that these started from pinch pots. It's amazing what 10 weeks of confidence can do. Working with the same material each week can produce some of the most inspired and imaginative outcomes 🤩

30/07/2026

Learn how to confidently deliver inspiring art workshops for people living with early-stage dementia at our next interactive online training session with our experienced trainers, Aubrey and Emily.

Our interactive session is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other arts and dementia-care practitioners. To find out more and to book online (concessions are available) visit our website and head to our training page 👇

⭐️ https://artsfordementia.org/training/

🔹Understand the various types of dementia
🔹Learn how dementia impacts people’s abilities and feelings in the early-stages
🔹Learn key communication approaches
🔹Understand the value and impact of arts-based approaches
🔹Gain confidence in engaging participants and encouraging them to develop new creative skills
🔹Talk with like-minded art facilitators, artists, cultural and heritage organisations, healthcare professionals, volunteers and postgraduate arts students

28/07/2026

A moment for clay 🫶

Over the last 10 weeks, we have been lucky enough to work with the fabulous duo, Alice and Tabitha from who have been treating our participants to a series of playful and experimental clay workshops at in Deptford ✨

Our participants have learned how to mould and manipulate clay, starting with pinch pot techniques to make figurative sculptures before finishing with handmade tiles representing nature and our own identities. The tiles will be fired and put on display in the Cockpit Deptford garden. If you are in the area, do pop by!

22/07/2026

Join us for a brand new colourful and creative 10-week programme with the wonderful zine maker at the Tree House in

Over the course of the programme, you will be encouraged to play with collage, storytelling and origami to create your own personal books and zines. These sessions will be structured around themes which we will explore both personally and as a collective group. No previous experience is needed. It's all about having fun and giving it a go!

🗓 4 August - 6 October 2026
🕚Every Tuesday, 11am – 12.30pm
📍The Tree House, Elephant Park, London, SE17 1GW

For more information, contact👇

📧[email protected]
☎️020 3633 9954

20/07/2026

We have had the absolute pleasure of discovering the Queen's Fashion Exhibition and coaches at the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace over the last 6 weeks with a group of fab participants 👑

We explored the exhibition, which showed off the late Queen's warbrobe from her Christening gown, to her light pink (not white!) wedding dress and all of her adorned dresses and accessories which she wore at various events 👛👗👠

Catherine from the Royal Collection was kind enough to share her knowledge and history of the clothing on display, introducing us to various themes, including body politics. The wonderful textile artist encouraged our participants each week to create their own textile pieces influenced by what they had explored in the exhibition. In this particular session, participants drew patterns and designs they discovered in the galleries before replicating them on their own scarves ✍️

Once again, this felt like such a treat to bring participants living with early-stage dementia into an exhibition when it's closed to the public, allowing them time to explore and discover without background noise, people, or text to navigate. We are incredibly grateful to the brilliant community team at for making this possible ✨

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Monday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	9:30am - 5:30pm

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http://www.artsfordementia.org/

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