People with a disability, including individuals from Assured Home Care services, have experienced the magical world of art at The Changing Canvas Glenelg art classes in Glenelg.
Owner Maggie Domarecki and her dedicated team of artists assist people with all different types of abilities, to create an array of artworks.
Maggie’s classes accommodate individual passions and abilities to assist meet creative aspirations.
“Our team helps develop and enhance creative skills, and interests in a variety of mediums for people with a disability,” Maggie said.
“We also encourage people with a disability to pursue their own style. From traditional to contemporary art. We teach skills across a wide range of mediums and subject matter,” she said.
“This is also a fun environment where anyone can come in and spend time painting, or drawing, or doing whatever type of art they most prefer.”
The Glenelg-based studio in Adelaide is a hive of color and activity where many life events are celebrated such as art birthday parties and Kids Art classes.
There are also a variety of school holiday workshops as well as ‘paint and sip’ classes. With art proving to be a relaxing activity, many use their time at the studio to relax and unwind from their daily stresses.
“We have students of different abilities from many different age groups. We have had people paint with their mouth and feet and are flexible in accommodating them to be comfortable as possible when creating art,” Maggie said.
“We also encourage people to pursue their own style. From traditional to contemporary art. We teach skills across a wide range of mediums and subject matter,” she said.
“This is also a fun environment where anyone can come in and spend time painting, or drawing, or doing whatever type of art they most prefer.”
The Glenelg-based studio in Adelaide is a hive of color and activity where many life events are celebrated such as art birthday parties and Kids Art classes.
Disability Art Classes
There are also a variety of school holiday workshops as well as ‘paint and sip’ classes. With art proving to be a relaxing activity, many use their time at the studio to relax and unwind from their daily stresses.
“We have students of different abilities from many different age groups. We have had people paint with their mouth and feet and are flexible in accommodating them to be comfortable as possible when creating art,” Maggie said.
“We teach all forms of art to all types of people. We have had some blind students create art and we will work with people of any ability, to keep them motivated. We cater to all types of art, at any level,” she said.
Not only is art in play, Maggie also organizes ‘Crafternoons’ where craft is created from makeshift items.
“For example, we were painting a denim jacket. We could use furniture, we create collages and we’ve even made old bags out of jeans.
The Changing Canvas Glenelg offers a selection of classes, art supplies, workshops, art parties, and commissioned art for any occasion or project.
Call on 08 8295 7922 or (0409)196 619 to find out about the many different Art classes and workshops on offer daily, from Monday to Saturday or visit their Facebook page.
Social inclusion is something we believe strongly in at Assured Home Care, and if art is something you are interested in then we can assist. Assured Home Care can make available support workers to assist clients to attend class. To book a support worker contact Assured Home Care on 83742444 or email enquiries@assuredhomecare.com.au
