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The Art of Unmasking - Creative Art Sessions
APUK is excited to invite you to take part in a new creative course designed especially for Autistic parents in Birmingham .
These sessions are part of a project funded by Birmingham Forward Carers, where APUK are supporting creative opportunities for Autistic parent carers in the city.
The small group sessions (10 participants max) will be held via Zoom and led by an experienced, Autistic Art Facilitator. Together, we’ll explore Autistic identity through creativity, focusing on your journey into and through parenthood.
The sessions will be run by Alisha Friday – neurodivergent artist, parent, and experienced community facilitator.
Over 6 carefully designed sessions each lasting around 1.5 hours , we’ll reflect on the people we were before becoming parents, how life experiences and Autism have shaped our parenting, and who we hope to become in the future. Each session will include guided artistic exploration, time for reflection, and space to connect with others who understand the unique experience of being an Autistic parent. Sessions will be on Sundays during September - 7th, 14th, 21st at 10.30am and Wednesdays during September - 10th, 17th, 24th at 7.30pm. Join any or all, whatever works for you.
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Materials
Not all materials from the list are required, tasks will be open ended and participants are free to interpret the brief in their own way and use their own colours, materials and techniques. All sessions will require a piece of paper and will be mainly painting, drawing and collage to reduce costs. Below is a list of items you might find useful to have.
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You don’t need to be an experienced artist to take part! Just open to expressing yourself, connecting with others, and having a go.
We aim to create a safe, affirming space where you can unmask and be yourself.
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You can book you place via Eventbrite using the button below.
Become a Part of the Community:
If you are an Autistic carer residing in Birmingham, the Birmingham Carers Hub offers a wide range of support services. Learn more about the benefits of joining and how to register.
Download this step-by-step guide on how to register with Birmingham Carers Hub as part of this project or watch the 4-min video below.
Visit the Birmingham Carers Hub website here.