Clay Transformations: An Innovative Research Project Transforming Lives Through Mutual Recovery
Project Overview
Working with clay is regularly described as being ‘therapeutic’ but what is actually meant by this and how does this work enhance well-being, particularly when performed in a group setting? It has been a purpose of a research project called Clay Transformations to answer these questions. Clay Transformations is run by Associate Professor Dr Gary Winship and Senior Research Fellow Dr Elaine Argyle who are both based within the School of Education at the University of Nottingham. It is one of several concurrently running projects within the ‘Creative Practice as Mutual Recovery’ Programme (AHRC).
The Clay Transformations exhibition which took place at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham between the 13th April to 5th May, 2015 will be relocating to the Aspidal Gallery at Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, NG22 9DF. It will be on display from 15th June to 26th July which will coincide with the Earth and Fire International Ceramic Fair taking place at Rufford on 26th, 27th and 28th June, 2015.
Project Start Date: Wednesday 1st January 2014 Project End Date: Saturday 31st December 2016
Contact Information
Dr Elaine Argyle
School of Education
University of Nottingham
Wollaton Road
Nottingham
NG8 1BB
Related Humanities Subjects
- Sculpture
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