Bealtaine 2024 Workshop: Making a Memory Book
Unlock the power of cherished memories with our special workshop, Making a Memory Book, designed to help you bring joy and connection to loved ones living with dementia.
Overview:
In this engaging afternoon session, join Brendan Maher, Collection Manager at Photo Museum Ireland to learn the art of creating a Memory Book. These unique books serve as treasured collections of photos and mementos, becoming a heartfelt bridge to relive and cherish precious moments.
What to Expect:
Embark on a creative journey with Brendan Maher as he expertly guides you through the art of crafting a Memory Book. Get ready for hands-on techniques and valuable tips that will help to bring personal histories back to the present. We encourage you to bring along a scrapbook or journal, along with family photographs and mementos. Choose photos that capture the people, significant milestones and special events from your loved one's life. The Memory Book you create will not only serve as a tangible and visual stroll through the past, allowing individuals with dementia to relive and cherish precious memory moments, but it will also become a powerful tool for fostering meaningful connections with loved ones and making sense of daily life.
Workshop Details:
Where: Photo Museum Ireland
When: Saturday 18 May
Time: 2.00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Number of Places: Limited to 6 participants
Cost: Free (first come, first served)