Henshaws

Henshaws wouldn't run the same without amazing volunteers 🫶🏼 We're on the lookout for some amazing people to volunteer for our charity. As a volunteer, you would support our service users in accessing many of our services by leading and supporting at our groups, driving people to those groups when needed, and supporting with administrative tasks, including answering the telephone and updating our database. We currently have driving positions available, alongside a wide variety of other fantastic opportunities - check them out today and see if you can do something amazing: https://lnkd.in/eF5DV3QC #VolunteerOpportunities #CharityWork #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference

Our Arts and Crafts Centre is the best place on earth; come and grow with us! 👩🏼🎨 At our Arts and Crafts Centre, we make more than just art; we help people flourish in an atmosphere that never fails to inspire. This is especially true for those who attend as an Artmaker. We offer Artmaker places to those aged 18 and over with a range of disabilities and additional support needs and aim to support them while they grow and discover their talents, put them into practice, and realise their full potential. If you or someone you know would flourish as an Artmaker, why don't you visit our website and find out more today: https://lnkd.in/eq2ffrzt #ArtTherapy #DisabilityArt #InclusiveArt #CreativeExpression #ArtWorkshop

Our Specialist College is having an open day... Come visit us! Join us on the 12th of October 2024 for an open day and see how you can go beyond expectations. We're passionate about helping everyone thrive, no matter what their circumstances are. Henshaws Specialist College offers a welcoming place for those with special educational needs and disabilities. We love seeing our students learn and thrive and feel passionate about everyone who attends our college having a curriculum that suits them. Interested? Find out more about this amazing day here: https://lnkd.in/eC8CczQr #CollegeOpenDay #HenshawsSpecialistCollege #Education

Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre is proud to be part of FEVA 24 and the Nidd Art Trail this summer! We sometimes find ourselves needing to validate the artwork produced here by the Artmakers as art, so we decided to visit the traditional art genres, just as many artists have explored throughout their careers. We began with Still Life, looking at colour and pattern while also taking the time to appreciate the shape, form and texture of many of the objects and artefacts. This exploration was great for those Artmakers with visual impairments and other sensory processing needs. We absolutely love the cohesive and exciting bodies of work produced so far by our amazing Artmakers. Come and view the Still Life Exhibition, and let us know what you think! The exhibition runs from 9th- 30th August, Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm, and is in the cafe gallery and around the site and gardens too. Please note that the lunch hour from 12 - 1pm can be very busy. Note: The Artmakers' exploration of the traditional art genres continues as they begin to explore Landscape with artist and workshop leader Shirley Hudson. As part of the Nidd Art Trail, Shirley will be painting ‘En Plein Air’ on the 19th and 20th of August in the gardens at Henshaws, with a temporary exhibition of her paintings over the two days. The Artmakers will join her painting outside in the gardens on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd of August. Please come and join us as we celebrate the outside landscape and take the opportunity to grab another look at the Still Life Exhibition which runs throughout August. #FEVA24 #NiddArtTrail #StillLifeExhibition #LandscapeArt #ArtExhibition

Supporting service users in their Blue Badge application 👏🏼 Our Enablement Team supports our service users in their local area so that they can access the support they need. At present, we have Enablement Officers covering Salford and Trafford, Bolton, and Oldham. Josh, our current Enablement Officer for Salford and Trafford, recently supported one of our service users, Monica, to obtain a Blue Badge. He supported her with the application process, which was a success. We've put together a handy blog that goes through the whole process; if it could be of help to you, why don't you give it a read: https://lnkd.in/eSTjdQCY #BlueBadgeApplication #TraffordSupport #BoltonCommunity #DisabilitySupport

A lovely day out with our amazing Artmakers 🌟 Artmakers from our Nature Connections and Sensory Workshop visited Brimham Rocks recently. We went for a gorgeous walk around the rocks and moors, exploring the views, and then we learned how to do happazome crafting and felting with foliage. We then enjoyed some delicious ice cream in the sunshine. A big thank you to YDMT - Yorkshire Dales Millenium Trust, and an extra special thank you to Jo; we had a great time! Fancy becoming an Artmaker? Visit our website to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eq2ffrzt #NatureConnections #SensoryWorkshop #BrimhamRocks #Felting #YorkshireDales

There are many ways to give to our amazing charity 🌟 Here at Henshaws, we rely on donations; our work wouldn’t be possible without people like you. Your donations make a real difference to local people by helping to fund our community support, education, and social enterprises – we really appreciate your support. There are lots of ways to help support us, and it’s easy to find the best way to suit you. You can donate online, call us, set up a direct debit, leave a gift in your will, or write a cheque. Find out more about giving back to Henshaws here: https://lnkd.in/etPm5e8X #CharitySupport #DonateLocal #SupportLocal #GiveBack #NonprofitOrganization #MakeADifference

An amazing arts and crafts story 💛 Kez's story is incredible from start to finish, from her love of music and all the feelings it gives her to her ability to recognise people by the shape and feel of their hands. We could say so much about Kez here at the Arts and Crafts Centre as she is loved by fellow Artmakers and staff alike, but we think it would be better for Kez to tell you in her own words. Fancy becoming an amazing Artmaker like Kez? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eq2ffrzt [Alt-description: Video starts with the Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre logo, and then shows Kez sitting on a picnic bench and talking to the camera. Text that matches what Kez is saying is at the bottom of the video. At the end of the video, text appears on a pink background that says 'become an Artmaker' followed by text that says 'visit our website to find out more'.] #ArtsAndCrafts #CreativeCommunity #InclusiveArt

Crafting when you have a visual impairment ⭐️ Chloe Tear loves crafting and knows that arts and crafts can be accessible to visually impaired people. She says that finding your own, comfortable way and using technology can really help. Here are some things that might help you if you’re visually impaired: - feeling your way - get the lighting right - accessible instructions - gadgets and technology - have a go Read Chloe's full, insightful blog here: https://lnkd.in/e95_TfCF #VisuallyImpairedCrafts #AccessibleArt #CraftingWithDisabilities #EmpowerThroughArt

A Specialist College throwback - our amazing Beauty Skills Group 💄 We love looking back on the photos from our beauty skills group and seeing how much each of our members achieved in their time. The skills developed in these sessions have been transferable to other personal care tasks such as teeth brushing, applying creams, washing body and hair etc. It certainly seems like the students thoroughly enjoyed the session and we are told they are most looking forward to the next one - you all look fantastic! #BeautySkills #PersonalCare #SkillsDevelopment #Empowerment