Join artist Emma Barnard for a free, all-skills-welcome creative workshop that gives voice, and form, to life with dry mouth. Explore your journey through photography, collage and a behind-the-scenes lab visit, all while connecting with others who truly understand.
Date, Time & Location
- Date: Monday 8 September 2025
- Time: 10 am – 3 pm
- Photography Workshop: 10 am – 12 pm
- Lunch (provided for those attending both workshops)
- Collage Workshop & Lab Tour: 1 pm – 3 pm
- Venue: Guy’s Hospital, Great Maze Pond, London SE1 9RT
Who Should Attend
- Anyone living with dry mouth—regardless of age or artistic background
What We’ll Offer
Photography Workshop – Capturing the Invisible
- Paired exercises to create images that express dryness, relief and coping
Collage Workshop – Piecing It Together
- Hands-on use of textures, colours and shapes to craft your dry-mouth story
- A chance to transform feelings into personal artworks
Lab Visit – Seeing Research in Action
- Guided tour of Guy’s Centre for Craniofacial and Regenerative Biology
What You’ll Gain
- A fresh, visual way to tell your story
- Connection with peers who share your experiences
- Creative confidence—no “art skills” necessary
- Personal artworks to keep, share online or display at home
- Insight into current research tackling dry-mouth challenges
Practical Details
- Cost: Free
- Format: Pair-based workshops with group sharing
- Spaces: Limited spaces — early booking recommended
How to Register
Secure your free place via Eventbrite by clicking here
For questions or support with registration, email office@sjogrensuk.org or call 0121 478 1133.
