Art Inspired
Who we are?
We are a daytime provision for adults who experience learning disabilities and/or autism, who have an interest in the visual arts and want to socialise and develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment alongside professional artists and experienced tutors.
What we do?
Adults can attend and experience a wide range of art-based activities including painting, drawing, collage, printing, sculpture and mosaics. Participants have the opportunity to work on both individual and group art projects, and pursue their own creative interests, with support and guidance from experienced art tutors and volunteers. We regularly visit the town centre to shop for materials and often go out to visit coffee shops, as well as making shared lunches on occasions. Independent living skills are built into the provision at every opportuntity. We host exhibitions and sales of people’s work, encouraging all participants to be engaged in the running of these events. Profits from sales are used to fund social trips, e.g. bowling.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Sophie Bennett
- Contact Position
- Adult Learning Coordinator
- Telephone
- 01234 480980
- sophie@youthinspired.org.uk
Where to go
- Address
-
1 Newham Street
Bedford
Bedfordshire
- Postcode
- MK40 2EE
- Get directions
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Mondays and Fridays 9am - 3pm
- Time of day
-
Morning
Afternoon
Other Details
Costs
- Details
- During the taster session attendees will be informally assessed by a member of staff. This will include criteria including; independence, communication, mobility, skills and Health and Safety. Using a traffic light system for each criteria, a cost will be calculated depending on how much support it is predicted a person will need to fully access the service and gain the most from the experience. £22-£55 Half day, £44 - £77 Full day
Availability
- Referral Details
Referral can be made by professional or parent/ carer
- Age Bands
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18-25 years old
Parents and carers
15-17 years old - SEN Provision Type
- Targeted
- Specialist
- Universal