Making memory boxes

Drawing on the wide range of techniques learnt in our Arts workshops, visually impaired artists are producing ‘Boxes’, which can be either functional or tell a personal story.

Building boxes that are visually impaired friendly

For the functional boxes, participants aim to develop storage techniques which are visual impairment friendly. For example sewing boxes with removable sections that include tools like magnets to locate loose needles or Braille lettering.

Capturing memories

People choosing to make story boxes are responding to themes like memories of places, people and the natural world or favourite books, poems and music. Boxes can include photos or anything that is part of the artist’s life story.

Eileen’s memories of Hong Kong

Eileen Gubbay aged 90, who is making a ‘Hong Kong’ inspired memory box, said: “My husband was born in Hong Kong, then stationed there during the war before being held there as a prisoner of War for three years.” Eileen intends to keep personal memorabilia in the box she is making. She has shared amazing stories from this time in her life with our arts group.

Working with MA students

Our artists are benefiting from working with an MA art student from Nottingham Trent University, Nick Thomas, who is researching tactile surface textures.
If you or someone you know is interested in joining one of our ats workshops in either Nottingham or Kirkby, please contact Jeanne Robers on 0115 9706 806 or email info@mysightnotts.org.uk