Out of our garden shed we are co-designing and co-producing a garden for a pioneering East Sussex County Council care home. 'Well-makers in residence'.
We are testing the notion of a 'well-maker-space' that continues our ongoing research theme that explores the agency of maker spaces within different social, cultural, economic and environmental contexts.
We have been commissioned by East Sussex County Council Head of Adult Care Services to develop a garden. 'The process is the product' in many ways and we are deploying several inclusive and new design methods with residents and staff alike.
The process is exploring the role of 'well-making' and 'making well' (Gant, Hackney & Hill 2017). Can co-creativity respond to the 'crisis in care' and support staff as well as clients to improve their well-being and environment through co-creativity.
Thanks to all at Grangemead, Julie Roberts at Culture Shift and to Brian Clifford with help on photos. Jim Wilson and our creative studio team of staff and students.