EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Dementia-Inclusive Series
Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) offers an award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, providing free creative and social enrichment programs for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families, and friends. Launched in 2015, the series is a collaborative effort involving senior services organizations, eldercare and memory care professionals, and arts groups in the Puget Sound region.
ECA is committed to providing a space where community members experiencing memory loss feel welcome and valued; where their creative contributions are celebrated; and where joyful quality time can be spent with care partners and loved ones.
2023-2024 Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series:
A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement
The 2023-2024 Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series: A Community Journey through Art, Music & Movement, is presented by ECA in partnership with SilverKite Community Arts LLC. This series includes seven free workshops scheduled from October 2023 to May 2024. The workshops encompass various activities, including music-making, movement, and visual arts.
Who can attend:
Individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and their caregivers and/or peer support navigators.
Caregivers and peer support navigators caring for individuals experiencing advanced memory loss. (Please contact diana@EC4Arts.org for further information on how to register as an individual caregiver or peer support navigator.)
Workshop Dates:
October 4, 2023
November 8, 2023
December 6, 2023
February 7, 2024
March 6, 2024
April 3, 2024
May 1, 2024
All workshops take place on Wednesday mornings, from 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM, in the accessible lobby space at Edmonds Center for the Arts in Edmonds, WA.
Registration:
Participants are asked to register as a pair for the entire 7-month series.
There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.
The workshop series can accommodate up to 20 participants.
Online registration is available by clicking the button below, or by calling 425.275.9595.
Workshop Structure:
Each session starts with a 10-minute artistic warm-up activity to foster connection among participants.
The workshop is then divided into two groups: one for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss and another for caregivers and peer support navigators.
Both groups engage in a 45-minute arts learning activity, which could involve movement exploration, music-making, and/or art creation.
Two specialized SilverKite Teaching Artists lead the groups with support from ECA staff.
The workshop concludes with both groups coming together for a reflective session where they can share insights and strengthen bonds.
Questions?
Please reach out to Diana Ortega, Director of Education & Community Engagement with any questions about the workshop series at diana@ec4arts.org.