Facilitated participatory workshops
Workshops are suitable for engaging community participation in discussions and decision-making processes. They are tailored to suit a variety of themes and are constructed to suit the needs of the participants (according to age, desired outcomes, etc). The vary process of workshopping is valuable in itself but can also lead to productions, which continue to generate thought and dialogue into the future. Some examples of these include:
1. Artistic production
There are a variety of different mediums that can be used for creative collaborations. Some examples are collaborative paintings, mosaics, installations, and participatory photography.
2. A community event
This can be achieved in partnership with a local museum, art gallery, or community centre. Exhibitions can included the artistic works as well as photos and stories about the creation of the works and the collaborations within the community.
3. A community memento publication
Publications, such as coffee table books have potential to extend the reach of the project as well as providing a way for the outcomes of the project to live on in the community. Proceeds from such publications can go to community organizations. CGtC can provide the writing, photographs, and other media for such publication.
4. A participatory/documentary video production
Documentary style video featuring the story of the community project. Can include the process as well as the products. This could included historical/archival information as well as interviews with participants and community members, and footage of the places and/or things that inspired the project. This is a service that CGtC offers as a support to community projects. Is a way for the community to access videos of the workshops, memorable moments and other footage related to the development of the project.
5.Technical reporting
This service is available to communities/groups that want their values and aspirations to be compiled into a submission for entry into technical decision making forums. Forums could include government agencies and/or working groups, local conservation organizations, local council, etc.
These are just a few examples. Creative projects are always unique and designed to suit the needs of the community that is being served.
