We have recently completed an exciting project that grew out of the joy of making art with Heather on Fridays.
Those art sessions showed how creativity can spark joy, conversation, and connection, even in the face of memory loss and other challenges. Inspired by that experience, we developed Art-to-Go kits to bring the same sense of joy to Northwood’s Adult Day Program and Long Term Care settings.
Each Art-to-Go kit includes thoughtfully chosen materials: an art book highlighting a famous artist, gentle conversation prompts that encourage sharing and reflection, and art materials to create a piece of art inspired by the artist featured in the kit.
With a focus on process rather than perfection, the activities invite participants to explore their creativity in ways that feel supportive, accessible, and meaningful. Just as Fridays with Heather reminded us that making art together is about more than the finished product, the Art-to-Go Kits are designed to nurture relationships, inspire confidence, and create moments of joy that can be treasured long after the paint has dried.
