SPACE TO BE
Oily Cart’s Space to Be is a mini sensory show made especially for children’s hospices.
The experience, designed for families to do privately, or with a play specialist, links together different creative sensory activities using hand-crafted objects and a starry soundtrack. Families are encouraged to let their hands lead the way to discover different textures and open up tiny universes. Space to Be explores each family’s unique story and how we are all connected like a constellation of stars in the universe. This award winning project was created for and with disabled children (aged 0-18) who have the most barriers to access, to share with their families.
The highly adaptable experience can be tailored to different family groups, and also used by staff to support their wellbeing. It can take place flexibly in communal rooms or at bedside.
This new version has been created in consultation with Noah’s Ark Hospice, including bereavement specialists. Space to Be will be visiting hospices across the country for a month at a time from March 2023 – March 2024.
When the show is delivered, staff will be provided with a free live workshop (with a recorded version), led by myself. I will work with hospice staff and play specialists on how to use the packages to facilitate a creative sensory session with families.
Training in the Space to Be workshop at Oily Cart
Mid workshop with carers and play specialists at Noah's Ark Children's Hospice
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