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Wet felting is the process of creating a usable fabric from wool fibers. The process is very tactile and also require a small amount of physical exertion. Three factors that allow to wool fibers to permanently bond together are the application of heat, lubrication (soap) and friction.  One of the reasons for choosing this art form is the ability for students to continue to create pieced at home without a vast amount of materials or costly supplies. It would be wonderful if we could sen participants home with a starter set to help encourage them to continue creating art on their own. http://www.heidifeathers.com/ourshop/prod_3448437-Wet-Felting-Kit-Dyed-Bamboo-and-Merino-Mix.html

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There is funding and arts grants from the Australian government for public access to arts and culture.  Australia Council for the Arts Artists has disability funding and will offer support for art groups with a disability focus.  Groups may apply for artists with disability funding for activities supported through: Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups.  Wellways community education is designed to help community groups increase their understanding of mental illness, mental health and develop recovery-oriented skills and perspectives. The local council promotes access and education in visual arts, and they have several nationally esteemed local galleries that are available to the public.  There are many great venues for support available.

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To create a friendly environment and a social space with people of a similar situations who can relate to each other, forming a support base and a community.
An enjoyable pastime, with creating art work as a result.
The creative process is calming but also interesting and inspiring.
The experience of creating work that goes to a Gallery show, is a great life experience that can make them proud and improve their self-confidence.

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Example of Gallery for yearly showing of artwork.

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Example of Gallery for yearly showing of artwork.

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http://ach.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/files/b3b4bbad-b0d8-4a4b-a0ae-a51500b8fb26/YRC_Exhibition_Welcome_To_Our_Galleries.pdf

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Example of possible location for classes:

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Example of possible location for classes:

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http://www.weekendnotes.com/im/005/02/arrabri-community-house.jpg

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Or we could opt for warmer and more casual.

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The atmosphere is important, gallery spaces vary and the event should be stylish, but comfortable and accessible.  The traditional space is white and brightly lit showing work up well in the light.

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As the subject is mental health, we must be careful to use colour and language on the sites that is appropriate, sensitive and non-threatening. I suggest that we look at other businesses, such as Beyond Blue, to comply with this.

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http://www.amandascottarttherapy.com.au/

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To assist in researching projects.  Find any other projects & providers that can assist in this project
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Discipline : Modern History

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As this is a local event, some places where the poster and brochures could be distributed are the local:

Community house

Shopping centres

Library

Schools

Sports and recreation centres

Medical centres

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An alternative to designing a brochure layout from scratch is to utilise templates which are readily available from online printing services such as Vistaprint. This option is less flexible in design, but is quicker and more cost effective to achieve. Vistaprint.com.au features over 2,700 tri-fold brochure designs that are easy to customise, and printing costs start from $29.99. I like the style displayed below as there are visual cues on each page, displayed in a way that I really like.
The front cover of the brochure should echo they poster style (same background image, font and layout) so the audience easily recognise that the brochure and poster are for the same event.

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The poster will contain just enough information for the audience to be aware of the main event details, including:

Event name

Event purpose (in 1 - 2 sentences only)

Event date, time, location

Call to action, inviting our audience to participate

Reference to a FaceBook page/website and a contact phone number where the audience can get more information.

If the event gains support from the local council, medical professionals and mental health organisations, this can also be indicated on the poster.
The brochure will include all of the poster information, with more detail on the event purpose (benefits of art therapy), an outline of the activities, and reference to the end-of-event gallery.

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Inspired by the layout of page 1 of NGV's Van Gogh program (displayed), we can use a piece of wet felt art for the poster background and overlay it with event information. The same layout should also be used in the poster to promoting the gallery exhibition, but with another wet felt art image in the background, ideally of one created from the art therapy class.

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The brochure will give the audience a sense of the activities they'll undertake at the event. Th wet felting image could be used because it demonstrates hands-on involvement in a group environment, and the felted artwork isn't distinguishingly female or male in style. A related image with children should also be used as they also form part of our audience.

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The classes will be held at a central location, close to amenities and transport. Classes for all ages available, with appropriate therapy teachers and staff.

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Example of Similar Community Project - Art2Heart 

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Example of Similar Community Project - Art2Heart 

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This program called Art2Heart is run by a group of local artist and volunteers for primary school aged students. The students are nominated by their local primary schools are participate in a 5 week program run a Saturdays by a variety of artists and experiencing a selection of art disciplines. The "****" program would be suitable for

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JCI Eastern presents the Art2Heart program. Our aim was to provide a safe environment for self exploration and growth through arts. With the help of volunteers and artists, invited primary school kids were given the opportunity to learn from established artists and experience arts in various forms. This has been a special journal and we invite you to join us!

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Hosting a Gallery exhibition for our students will be a great way to improve their sense of personal ability.  The aim is for them to enjoy the experience but also feel comfortable and proud of their achievements.  Associated to the Gallery show will be classes on presentation and mounting, also to help with setting up the gallery, so they are more relaxed in that environment.  Of course Opening Night is important in celebrating the event, when the participants get to show off their success  to family and friends.

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My discipline: Fine Art &
Visual Culture
My contribution is organising the Gallery exhibition

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My contribution to this event will be to attract the public, inform them of the art event details and encourage their participation. I will be doing this by planning the design of eye catching posters and brochures that are targeted to members of a local community.
The event will provide the community with an art-based approach to building mental health while strengthening community ties, developing creativity and offering a fun outlet.

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Discipline: Digital Design
Project role: Graphic design of brochures and posters to communicate the art therapy event

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The project is open to all members of the community, especially those that have mental health issues.

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My role is to set up the social media pages and webpage for the project.  As the project will be art therapy classes, links to the webpages and social media to be advertised through Community Houses, Council websites and health and wellbeing services. Also, together with Vanessa, design an appropriate artwork for advertising.

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I believe that Art Therapy is a great way to unlock past trauma and help to provide some self-healing.

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Digital Design