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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 18h

Some mind bending optical illusions drawn by patients at the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit at West Park Hospital this week.

#artworkshops #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 18h

Our Deaf tutor, Gary, delivering some BSL basic vocabulary at West Park Hospital this week. Interesting to see how BSL grammar differs from spoken English.

#BSL #britishsignlanguage #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 6d

We're pleased to be involved with The Adoption@Heart 'Digital Quilt'.

The final project will made of individual patches designed by participants on the themes of 'family' and 'home'.

If you’d like to get involved visit
orlo.uk/YZ3Dc

The deadline for submissions is 3rd November 2025.

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 6d

We'll be at Highways UK next week, showcasing our work with DDC Engineering.

They sponsor our #art/ #BSL project at West Park Hospital Neuro Rehabilitation Unit, working with patients with brain injury.

Read more: bit.ly/4h0Ov7s

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 8d

Our latest #newsletter showcases some of our summer projects. We hope you enjoy reading it, your organisation or group might even feature!

A PDF version with live links is on our website: bit.ly/3IP0N6u.

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #artprojects #communityarts #BSL #socialvalue #CSR #art #painting

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 11d

There are many benefits to learning #britishsignlanguage.
& it's powerful statement of a commitment to #accessibility and #diversityandinclusion within your org.

Our director is a #Deaf #BSL tutor with wide experience. Get in touch to discuss.

#corporateawayday #training #SocialResponsibility

Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 11d

There are many reasons to include the #Arts in your community project or corporate training/away days.

Just a few are shown in the graphic, and you can read more about the mental health benefits here: bit.ly/4pUPCtD

Get in touch to discuss your project.

#corporateawayday #training #communityarts

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 12d

A lovely evening celebrating with @hopecpheathtown.bsky.social at their 40th Anniversary 2.10.25.

It was moving to hear from the founders and we're delighted to unveil the sculpture we worked on with young people and older residents over summer.

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #hope40years

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 15d

Another couple of slides designed by the wonderful 'cre8tiveconsultant'.

These show our Vision that #artisgoodforyou - whoever you are and Purpose: 'engaging people with the arts' + Who we work with which is anyone who wants high quality #artsprovision for their org.

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 15d

Sharing a couple of slides designed by the wonderful 'cre8tiveconsultant'.
These show who is behind RAW and a little bit about what we do, which is:
#artworkshops around the #blackcountry + #bsltuition #crafts #stafftraining #music + #signsong + #recycledart + #visualarts like #painting and #drawing

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 15d

Our JMW Turner watercolour session at the NRU at West Park Hospital. Participants have a range of brain injuries, and we include some BSL.

This project's funded by a private company to show commitment to social value. Get in touch if your company would like to too.

#corporatesocialresponsibility

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blackcountrysoc.bsky.social @blackcountrysoc.bsky.social · 22d

The Autumn edition of The Blackcountryman magazine is now available to buy from Dudley Canal Trust. 96 pages full of Black Country goodness.

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 22d

www.realartsworkshops.co.uk/blog--news/p...

Private company supports our wellbeing arts project

From May to July 2025, Real Arts Workshops (RAW) were honoured to deliver a series of art and BSL workshops at the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at West Park Hospital in Wolverhampton. What started....

www.realartsworkshops.co.uk

Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 22d

It's great to be working with patients at West Park Hospital NRU again - funded by DDC Engineering and Your RWTC.

Private companies can demonstrate their commitment to social values by funding such projects.

See link in the comments.

#neurorehabilitation ##braininjury #parkinsons #strokerecovery

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 22d

Children at @hopecpheathtown.bsky.social have been busy creating some very colourful table centre pieces for their 40th anniversary reception. ✨

#hope40years #HopeCommunity #CommunityLove #SummerSplash #HeathTown

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

Our latest blog is about how a private business has supported one of our projects.

Supporting #communityprojects such as this is a good way for companies to demonstrate their commitment to #socialvalues and #inclusion.

Get in touch to discuss this more.

www.realartsworkshops.co.uk/blog--news/p...

Private company supports our wellbeing arts project

From May to July 2025, Real Arts Workshops (RAW) were honoured to deliver a series of art and BSL workshops at the Neuro Rehabilitation Unit (NRU) at West Park Hospital in Wolverhampton. What started....

www.realartsworkshops.co.uk

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

It was #Carnival day - led by our fabulous - Jen on the final day of our #Wolverhampton #HAF2025

After delivering across 3 local authorities over summer it felt like an amazing celebration of creativity and positive vibes!

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

Funded by DfE and @wolvescouncil.bsky.social

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

We loved working across the generations on a sculpture celebrating 40 years of @hopecpheathtown.bsky.social

It includes many photos, leaflets and articles from the archives & will be a focal point at their anniversary event on 2.10.25.

We can't wait for you to see it the final artwork!
#hope40

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

Gorgeous #buddleia blossom triptych paintings all made by children attending our Summer HAF (Holidays Activities and Food) scheme.

#HAF2025 #acrylicpainting #landscapes #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

Funded by DfE and @wolvescouncil.bsky.social

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

Brilliant #Graffiti style lettering made by young people attending our #SummerHAF scheme in Wolverhampton.

Funded by DfE & @wolvescouncil.bsky.social and hosted at ASAN www.facebook.com/asancommunit...

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art #drawing

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

We looked at the #watercolour #landscapes of #JMWTurner on our Summer HAF (Holidays Activities and Food) sessions.

This was painted by a young person and we think it looks ace! What do you think?

#painting #watercolours #art #workshops #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #Venice

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

Our art lead @alexvann.bsky.social's demonstration #charcoal drawing for the #HAF2025 sessions with young people in #Wolverhampton over summer.

A serene looking #panda !

#art #sketch #GivingPeopleACreativeVoice

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

#Charcoal is such a versatile (and messy!) medium.
This was drawn by a young people (under 16) on the #Wolverhampton #HAF2025 we delivered.

What do you think?

Our sessions and many more across the city were funded by DfE and @wolvescouncil.bsky.social

#drawing #art #youngpeople

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

#Qigong sessions for young people at our #SummerHAF scheme in #Wolverhampton - to encourage mindful movement with meaning! (nice alliteration!)

Physical activity is key to the scheme.

Funded by DfE and @wolvescouncil.bsky.social

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #Mindfulness #mentalhealth #HAF2025

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Real Arts Workshops @realartsworkshops.bsky.social · 27d

One of the many amazing artworks created by young people on our #SummerHAF scheme in #Wolverhampton
This is drawn on to a canvas drawstring bag - amazing isn't it?

Funded by @wolvescouncil.bsky.social & Department for Education.

#GivingPeopleACreativeVoice #art #crafts #youngpeople #creativity

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