The Project Ability walking group had a visit to the Glasgow Sculpture Studios recently and took part in a writing workshop led by our good friend Joanna Peace. The artists posted some of their writings on the ReConnect blog. Jane Fisher…Read On
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Meet the Volunteers – Philippa Kuligowski
It’s Volunteers Week, and we would like to take this opportunity to let all our volunteers know how valuable they are! We regularly celebrate our volunteers via our Meet the Volunteers, and this week we’d like to introduce you to…Read On
ReConnect paint mixing workshops
A group of ReConnect artists has been taking part in a paint mixing workshop for the last few weeks. Tutored by Simon McAuley, the artists explore the possibilities of colour mixing, and are achieveing very interesting results through experimentation. Instead…Read On
A new social history project for C-Change and Project Ability
Have you lived in a long stay hospital or similar type of institution? Do you have a story to tell? Project Ability and C-Change are working together to capture stories from people with learning disabilities who lived in long stay hospitals…Read On
Walking Group – Week 11: GSS
The walking group headed off to The Whisky Bond again last week for the second of two workshops designed in response to the current exhibition by Iman Issa. As with the previous workshop, the visit began with a viewing of…Read On
The Volunteer and ReSearch programme reports are now available to read online
Now in its 5th year, the volunteering programme at Project Ability continues to go from strength to strength. Its positive impact is one shared by the volunteers, participants and tutors alike, with everyone benefiting from the contribution made. The 2014/2015 report,…Read On
Walking Group – Week 10
Our walking group are becoming familiar faces at The Whisky Bond; home of the Glasgow Sculpture Studios. Last week they went there for a plaster-casting workshop with Alys Owen, one of the studio holders at GSS. First the group were…Read On
Meet the Volunteers – Hayley O’Gara
This week, we would like to introduce you to Hayley O’Gara, an artist who has been volunteering with our Saturday visual arts classes since the start of the year. Like our other volunteers, Hayley has been an invaluable addition to…Read On
Thank you Southside Souk!
We had such a wonderful time at the Southside Souk! The event, taking place in Pollock Park’s Old Barn, was a celebration of Glasgow’s different communities: there were plenty of amazing craft stalls including Poppy & Mimi, Made by Suzi,…Read On
ReConnect artists on the Riverside Show
Last week was Mental Health Awareness Week, and to mark the occasion, Glasgow’s Riverside Show came to our studios and filmed a segment on our ReConnect programme. You will recognize some familiar faces, including artist Simon McAuley and tutor Celine…Read On
