Museum outreach project delivers painting workshops
Residents at one of our retirement living village have benefitted from a programme of food and drink themed creative heritage activities, thanks to one of the UK’s most celebrated ceramics museums.
Residents at Meadow Court in Worcester took part in a 10 week course, ran by the Museum of Royal Worcester earlier this year. They used clay hand building techniques to create dishes and look at how the shape of ceramics changed with fashion trends. In the final session they got to visit the museum for a guided tour, pottery painting and refreshments on Worcester Porcelain.
The initiative was made possible by funding from the National Heritage Lottery Funding.
Kate Travers, Director of The Museum of Royal Worcester said: “We were absolutely delighted to partner with Platform to deliver such a worthwhile project. It is always so rewarding to deliver museum projects outside of our four walls and to broaden our engagement. We would like to thank all those who helped make them possible – and look forward to delivering many more in the future!”
Over the last 3 years, the Museum has delivered 9 similar free courses for our residents across Worcester. The sessions involved former Royal Worcester employees, including painter Jim Skerrett who came along to exchange skills and share memories of factory life.
Paul Edwards, our Community Engagement Officer said: “These painting workshops were received so well by our customers at Meadow Court. The feedback we received included having a positive impact on confidence and a deeper understanding of the creative process. Research confirms that taking part in such activities also enhances social interaction and combats isolation. Our heartfelt thanks go to all those at the Museum who brought such a sense of wellbeing to our residents.”
Meadow Court is located close to the centre of Worcester with transport links to local amenities and Worcestershire Royal Hospital. It is made up of 57 apartments with disabled access, car parking, lifts and an on site care service.
The Museum of Royal Worcester is an independent charitable museum established in 1946 to make the heritage of Worcester porcelain available to the public; it looks after the largest collection of Worcester porcelain in the world, totalling 8000 objects and a unique archive.
For further information please visit https://www.museumofroyalworcester.org/discover-learn/community-collaborations/creative-outreach/.
Photo caption : Residents at Meadow Court taking part in a Museum of Royal Worcester creative project