Waymakers Kids wanted to create an opportunity for families in the local community to come and experience art in the open space. Process Art is about enjoying creating and exploring art materials without thinking of a specific intented outcome. There is much research supporting the improvement of well being and stress relief when engaging the right brain in creative activities such as drawing and painting or playing musical instruments.

Over lock-down, the dream of Waymakers Kids being a space for mums and children to come and be part of a creative community was born. A space where you didn't have to worry about the mess or feeling guilty because you don't have the capacity to create art experiences for your child. We create an environment where children and adults can explore, spend quality time together and do so amongst like-minded people.

Painting in the Park was the answer to the question, "How can we engage the local community in process art?"

Together with local artists and programmers, we curated a 2 day painting in the park event with a number of art workshops and with the invitation to create something that represent themselves being part of the Royal Docks. This painting event then led to the work being celebrated in a 3 day art exhibition at Art in the Docks in Royal Albert Wharf.

Below are images and videos showcasing our projects carried out at Thames Barrier Park and Art in the Docks. With thanks to "People who film" and Dorothy Mendoza.