Dreaming Arts
doodlewalls
" thanks for letting us be part of the art! Good luck and you are an inspiration! "
My Doodle Walls Project was held in a Friary St store, the historical high street Undercroft, at a community event and school opening event. 7,259 people visited. Comments are from the Visitors' Book.
" I want one of these in my school "
" inspiring, interesting and inventive, it's lovely to see so many different sketches! Fun and very unusual "
" thank you for the chance for us to express ourselves "
" Awesome idea - hope it does all around the country! You have my full support! "
" Fantastic idea - please keep it going." " It's so cool!!! "
" Superb idea! Fun and appealing to young, old, rich & poor. You've made my day!"
" A quiet moment away from the maddening crowd... lovely. "
" Never seen anything like this before. Great fun. Some brilliant doodles. "
" Cool and weird. Thank you "
" Really nice people & loads of fun! Well worth my time! "
" I love this place! I love the way you've created a friendly sanctury in the Guildford community! Thank you! "
" definitely worth a trip from Milton Keynes. I'm a happy doodlebug! "
" Fabulous... most therapeutic afternoon & we just love to colour & doodle, you should be here always "
" It is fab!!!!! " "One word - amazing - thanks "
" Amazing idea! Fab art and colour. Will come again! "
" Never seen anywhere like it. Great "
The Freemantles School in Woking, Surrey, cares for autistic children and young adults. The art event was featured on the opening of the new residential block. The children enjoyed the activity so much that I left the Doodle Wall in place for two weeks after the event.
Mrs Sue Stephens, Head Teacher of the Freemantle School, Woking, wrote "The manager of Ruth House decided to implement a programme of exciting and engaging activities to introduce our students to the new building. One of these activities was the ‘doodle room’ facilitated by Christine Cornish. Christine brought her own amazing art project and lined the walls of a living area with paper. Our autistic students were very relaxed within the space, something which it is difficult for them to achieved. Many spent quite some time creating their own doodles and then returned to see the finished product, which was quite spectacular. They all felt very proud that they had contributed to this amazing piece of art.Even now, months later, they talk about the enjoyment they had from the experience.I feel Christine Cornish has created a wonderful idea which allows self-expression in an informal and unpressurised atmosphere"
For four half days the 'Free and For Nothing' Community Summer Eventat the Burpham Church, Guildford, featured the art project together with other fun activities. Despite stormy wind and much rain, over 300 youngsters and adults drew, and more came to look. One of the vicars doodled too.
" Excellent idea - more art like this should be given to the public "
