THURSDAY, 11 DECEMBER, 2014

EMBARGOED UNTIL PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: 2PM, FRIDAY, 12 DECEMBER, ST ANDREWS CHURCH, ARBROATH

Prints display created by people living with Parkinson’s Disease in Angus

Prints created by people living with Parkinson’s disease in Angus went on display today (Friday, 12 December).

Family, friends and staff had the opportunity to see unique and bold prints in St. Andrews Church in Arbroath.

The prints were created using table top screen printing technique and mono printing.

The creative art programme was delivered by Tayside Healthcare Arts Trust (THAT) as part of their Long Term Conditions Creative Engagement Project which is supported by Creative Scotland and NHS Tayside.

Lead artist Jude Gove and volunteer artist Fiona McCubbin have been working with the group over the past two months encouraging each participant to produce a collection of works, which are unique to each person.

Jude said, “This process of working with table top screen printing can be a tricky process however the group really got to grips with the technique and created some lovely results.

“They have come a long way from the first introduction to mono print and it has been tremendous to have been able to share these skills with the group and to see them grow in confidence and ability.”

THAT project development officer Karine Neill said, “The participants have been very encouraging of each other and now realise a bit about the print making process and they have become much more confident in their achievements.”

THAT promotes the therapeutic value of arts-based programmes to enhance quality of life, to promote social inclusion and to empower the individual to make an important contribution to their health and well being.

The programmes are designed to encourage people affected by health issues to explore their creativity and recognise their abilities and talents.

For further information on THAT please contact Karine Neill on 01382 835509 or email kneill@nhs.net

Contact:

Debbie Huband

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 740134