Created by artist Juliana Capes, Creativity in Caregiving is a short series exploring how simple creative activities can support everyday moments of care.
These films share small, low-pressure ways to connect with someone you care for through making together — drawing, painting and collage. No art experience needed. No pressure to “be good”. Just time, attention and play.
Each activity focuses on:
• slowing down
• relaxing the nervous system
• sparking conversation
• and enjoying each other’s company
These are gentle, accessible ideas you can try at home with basic materials. Because creativity isn’t just about the outcome — it’s about being together.
Cutting and Chatting with Collage
In this film, Juliana and her cared-for person cut, arrange and glue together found images and papers, building pictures piece by piece. The simple rhythm of cutting and sticking creates a relaxed space where talking flows naturally. It’s tactile, absorbing and great for all abilities — you can dip in and out, work slowly, and follow whatever catches your eye.
This activity encourages:
• storytelling
• memory sharing
• playful choices
• and creative freedom
All you need are old magazines, paper, scissors and glue. A sociable, low-pressure way to make something together.
Fun and Conversation with Painting
This session focuses on play and imagination. Using paint, colour and loose experimentation, Juliana and her cared-for person explore what happens when you let go of rules and just see what appears.
Mixing colours, making fun marks and trying things out naturally sparks laughter and conversation. Painting side by side creates moments of lightness and shared discovery.
It’s about:
• curiosity
• expression
• chatting while you make
• and enjoying the chaos a little
No plan. No right or wrong. Just colour, movement and time together. Perfect for lifting energy and bringing a bit of fun into the day.
Connect and Relax with Drawing
In this film, Juliana and her cared-for person explore drawing together using charcoal. Simple mark-making becomes a way to slow down, sit side by side, and share quiet time without pressure or expectations. Smudging, rubbing and sketching create a calming, sensory experience that helps the body relax and opens space for easy conversation.
This session is less about “drawing well” and more about:
• noticing texture
• moving your hands
• building confidence
• and being present together
All you need is paper and something to draw with — and a little time. A gentle starting point if you’re looking for a peaceful, low-energy creative activity to share.
29 April 2026 by
Amy Miles