In his own words: Arts and Accessibility is A Two-Way Bridge

In this powerful reflection, Muhammad Hidayat, a theatre practitioner and accessibility consultant, shares his journey as a vision-impaired artist navigating new creative mediums. Through his experience at our printmaking workshop, he discovered how adaptive tools and a collaborative environment could expand artistic possibilities beyond traditional expectations.

Dear All: Reflections from Co:Creation’s Our Time to Shine DEI Community

In her reflective piece Shahirah shares the moving stories of individuals who came together to redefine what inclusion in the arts can look like.

Embracing Creativity: Let’s Talk About Creating Safe Spaces with Art

Let’s have a real conversation about creativity and safety in our classrooms, communities and studios. How can we as artists educators dedicate ourselves to creating safe spaces where trust and acceptance become the foundation of creativity.

Mending your Inner Child through Photo-embroidery and Storytelling

Drawing inspiration from our signature workshop, ‘Photo Embroidery Storytelling with Stitches & Images,’ this workshop was a poignant exploration into inner child healing through the exquisite art of Photo Embroidery.

Finding Creative Rest: A Care Kit for Artists and Educators

If you’re feeling exhausted and uninspired, know that you’re not alone. Many art educators experience this same struggle, especially when they’re pouring their energy into lesson planning, grading, and managing a classroom on top of their own creative pursuits. But there’s good news: taking time for creative rest can make all the difference.

Introducing STEAM Learning to students? Try Alternative Photography Workshops!

Alternative photography is an exciting and innovative art form that can be a great learning opportunity for students in schools. With the guidance of knowledgeable facilitators, students can discover the creative and scientific aspects of this unique art form.

5 Assembly Talks Inspired by Art

When we think of art, we often think of paintings, sculptures, and other objects that can be displayed in a museum or gallery. We don’t usually think of art as a tool for learning. At Co:Creation Workshop, we believe that art can be so much more than just a way to decorate our surroundings. We believe that art can be used to teach us about ourselves, our communities, and the world around us.

Ageing can be beautiful too

It’s Monday morning and Mary Monterio is having a ball of a time. While laying out flowers on cyanotype paper, the 78-year-old exclaims that the flowers appear to be saying hello to her. A stray flower escapes the arrangement and she chides that it’s getting “naughty”. She uses bold brushstrokes to coat the print with a special light-sensitive solution and gives a final flourish.

She speaks through her hands

Nur Rabiatutadawiah Binte Mohamed Rafi (‘Rabia’) feeds a strip of yarn over the latch-hook, pushes it through the canvas backing to create a small, even loop. She pulls the string taut, brow furrowed in concentration. It’s a delicate process which requires steady hands and plenty of patience. Rabia repeats the process over and over again, until a bright yellow sunflower slowly forms.

Author: cocreation