I work a lot in disability arts, and so I’m often thinking about access needs – this isn’t a disability-specific idea, every group will always have particular things that they need to get the most out of a session.
I really enjoyed having the chance to meet STAND and get to know them, and then planning the session around what might interest them.
The writing that came from the group on this topic was so emotional and evocative. Being able to share our favourite places with each other was a beautiful moment of connection, especially considering that the workshop took place in December 2020, at a time when we all so needed this.
Do you think conducting the workshops virtually affected your approach and the subsequent outcomes?
I think filming the workshops and having them accessible on demand for the workshop group was a brilliant format, and working virtually facilitated that.