Arts for Dementia are running ‘Art Wednesdays’, free online art sessions via Zoom.
The sessions are every Wednesday at 2pm and provide an hour for people living with dementia and their companions to get creative and socialise in a friendly and supportive environment.
You can register to attend here: https://artsfordementia.org/events/art-wednesday/
Find out more by emailing Jasmine-Karis: jasmine-karis@artsfordementia.org
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