By Mencap
On 15 April the sounds of colouring, cutting, sticking and scribbling will fill the air so make sure to join wherever you are. While you’re gluing glitter or painting pictures, remember that though art is fun it’s also a powerful tool.
Art is...
- A universal language.
It can help us express ourselves in ways words can’t. It can bring communities together by illustrating shared experiences.
- A therapy tool.
Creating art can be an emotional outlet or a way to make a statement. It can help people who struggle to verbally communicate express themselves without words. It can help people relax and feel less worried about something.
- Educational.
It can help us learn things about ourselves and other people. It can challenge us and show us new ways of thinking or doing things.
Get creative and express yourself through art
Taking time to enjoy art or have a creative outlet is a great way to express yourself.
To help you get started, we've created six art activity packs for you to try at home.
These will show you how to make finger puppets, paper chains, and much more!
Art and creativity packs to try at home