Creative Corner

Lockdown gives us the opportunity to explore new hobbies and ways to keep ourselves entertained,  as well as to show off and improve our skills. That is why this lockdown SERC is encouraging people to share with us their works of art and crafts, to inspire people to pick up a paintbrush, sewing needle or anything else that gets your creativity flowing. Whether you are a beginner or a master at your chosen art form, making something can lead to better mental wellbeing, as well as being a fun hobby, so let’s get creative!

Mood Lighting in Lockdown

If your Christmas and festive lights have been taken down, ready to be packed away, you might want to think about keeping some of them on display for a few weeks yet during the short days of winter.

Light is the main feature of Diwali, the five-day festival celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across the world, usually in October or November.   The festival, also known as the Festival of Light, symbolises new beginnings and is the triumph of light over darkness. Houses shops and public places are often illuminated with small oil lamps or candles call diyas and flowers are a big feature.

If you are feeling inspired, why not share a picture with us (via SERC social media) of the lights that are brightening your home (and hopefully mood) – it could be as simple as placing them in a jar or hanging them along some pictures.

Online Resources

In need of some inspiration? National Gallery Ireland has an online art gallery focusing on Mindfulness and Art, click here to view.  

Check out Arts Care 4Us YouTube Channel, dedicated to arts, crafts and creativity. 

If you have any paintings, crafts, sewing projects or any other creative and artistic things you would like to share, please contact cdonaldson@serc.ac.uk.