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Creativity connects us
Our Community Programme brings monthly paint pouring sessions to care homes across the area — giving residents, families, and staff a shared creative experience that truly matters.
Why This Matters
Art has the power to reach everyone
Loneliness and isolation remain one of the greatest challenges facing care home residents. Research consistently shows that creative activity — making something with your hands, in the company of others — is one of the most effective ways to address it.
Paint pouring requires no prior skill, no language, and no memory. It is purely sensory, joyful, and immediate. Studies show that art-based activities reduce anxiety and depression in older adults, improve cognitive function, and — perhaps most powerfully — create a sense of purpose and identity that can feel diminished in care settings.
When residents, family members, and staff create together, something special happens. The normal roles and distances dissolve. Everyone is simply a person at a canvas, making something beautiful, together.
That is what The Jolly Easel's Community Programme is built around.
"As an ex-UK Registered Nurse, I have seen first-hand the difference that genuine human connection and purposeful activity makes to people in care settings. The Jolly Easel's Community Programme is my way of continuing to give something back."
Sarah — Founder, The Jolly Easel & ex-Registered Nurse
“Older people in care homes have the opportunity to participate in meaningful activity that promotes their physical, mental and social wellbeing.
NICE Quality Standard QS50 — Mental Wellbeing of Older People in Care Homes
The Impact
Good for everyone involved
For Residents
- Reduces feelings of loneliness, depression and anxiety
- Stimulates cognitive function and fine motor skills
- Provides a meaningful sense of purpose and creative identity
- Creates a fun, failure-free environment — no experience needed
- Every resident takes home their own finished canvas to display
For Families
- A shared activity to enjoy together during visits
- Creates lasting memories and new conversations
- Families and residents work side by side — no divide
- A wonderful reason to visit and spend quality time
- A tangible keepsake from a moment shared together
For Care Homes
- A high-quality, ready-made monthly enrichment activity
- No preparation required — we bring absolutely everything
- Supports staff wellbeing too — staff are welcome to join in
- Strengthens community bonds between residents and families
- Demonstrates a commitment to creative, person-centred care
The Annual Programme
12 months of monthly creativity
Care homes that sign up to our annual programme receive a monthly visit from Sarah — a fully guided paint pouring session delivered to your residents on a regular, reliable basis.
Sessions follow seasonal themes throughout the year, so the experience stays fresh and there's always something to look forward to. Residents build familiarity with the process month by month, and many find their confidence and creativity grow visibly over time.
Committing to the full 12-month programme comes with a reduced annual rate — our way of investing in partnerships that make a genuine, lasting difference to residents' lives.
What's Included
- Monthly visit from Sarah — fully guided from start to finish
- All paints, canvases, tools and aprons provided
- Session tailored to the group's mobility and cognitive needs
- Seasonal colour themes throughout the year
- Every participant takes home their own finished canvas
- Reduced annual rate when signing up for 12 monthly sessions
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FAQ
Questions & Answers
Everything you need to know before getting in touch. Have a question we haven't covered? We'd love to hear from you.
Get in Touch
Whether you'd like to book an annual programme or try a one-off taster session first, fill in the form and we'll come back to you within 48 hours with a personalised proposal.
What Happens Next
- 01Complete the enquiry form below
- 02We'll be in touch within 48 hours to discuss your residents' needs
- 03We'll put together a tailored proposal — including annual programme pricing
- 04We take care of everything from there — you just welcome us in
Care Home Enquiry