A Swallow Press Book
By Susan Dlouhy and Patty Mitchell
Foreword by Lynn M. Harter
A Swallow Press Book
By Susan Dlouhy and Patty Mitchell
Foreword by Lynn M. Harter
“The Creative Abundance Model is the innovative core of Upcycling Sheltered Workshops. With Susan and Patty’s approach, life happens, creativity is realized, and authentic engagement becomes the norm. Upcycling beats recycling every single day when it comes to people.”
Donna S. Collins, Executive Director, Ohio Arts Council
At a time when the traditional sheltered workshop model has fallen under rightful criticism, and a new paradigm for disability programming is not yet in place, Upcycling Sheltered Workshops offers a revolutionary alternative. As many push to dismantle sheltered workshops, Susan Dlouhy and Patty Mitchell present the Creative Abundance Model, a proven method that redirects sheltered workshops from routine to creativity, putting participants in the driver’s seat.
The Creative Abundance Model does away with the repetitive tasks that characterize traditional workshops. Instead, it is a structured but more open program that incorporates art, music, and other creative pursuits, freeing participants to discover their individual skills and talents. The authors both advocate for the model and provide instructions for implementing it, outlining such steps as obtaining funding, gaining the support and participation of the surrounding community, and preparing studios. Case studies from around the nation and inspiring photographs illustrate Dlouhy and Mitchell’s methods and document the many ways in which participants in Creative Abundance thrive.
Susan Dlouhy is the president of Norwich Consulting Services, where she helps sheltered workshops convert their programming to the Creative Abundance Model. More info →
Patty Mitchell is an artist and social innovator specializing in collaborations between artists with and without perceived differences and in transforming sheltered workshops into creative spaces. More info →
Foreword by Lynn M. Harter and Chapter 1: “The Movement toward the Creative Abundance Model”
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Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood. Self-directed play in which adults have a supporting rather than directing role is critical to the development and well-being of children. This book is a flexible and accessible guide to encourage art-based play and allow children to explore, plan, and pursue their own interests.
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