The Nesting Box Studio

18/09/2025

♥️♥️ Why Creativity Matters in Dementia care …

Emma Bottomley hosts a Filo group in her home in Somerton. After twenty years in graphic design, she retrained as a Creative Arts Facilitator and began hosting with The Filo Project this summer.“The commercial world of design wasn’t giving me the people-facing element I craved for. I came across...

17/09/2025

I’m excited to share some wonderful news! 🎉

I’ve been mentioned in a BBC Somerset article about The Filo Project and their drive to recruit more hosts.

The Filo Project provides amazing day care in small groups for older people who are socially isolated or living with mild to moderate dementia. They’re currently looking for caring people with a warm home to become hosts – if this sounds like you, you can find out more and apply at www.thefiloproject.co.uk

This work connects so closely with what I do at The Nesting Box Studio – as a mobile creative arts facilitator I visit people in their own homes across South Somerset, running gentle, creative sessions designed to bring joy, connection and expression to those living with dementia.

Get in touch if you want any information.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c75q3n20l6yo

The Filo Project hosts regular sessions for people with dementia in the homes of volunteers.

28/08/2025

Setting the scene for a themed day!

Can you guess what the theme is?

It might bring the outdoors in on a dreary rainy day here in Somerton.

This is for my wonderful clients who take part in The Filo Project who bring dementia day care for those who like to venture out and have a change of scene, meet a few new people under the care of a host.

26/08/2025

✨ Bringing Creative Connection to Your Home ✨
Hello, I’m Emma, I’m a mobile creative practitioner and I offer engaging creative sessions for older adults living with dementia.
These are not craft classes – they are thoughtful, activity-based sessions designed to:

🎨 Spark memories
🗣️ Encourage conversation
💛 Bring a sense of purpose and joy

Each session is personalised, gentle, and supportive – delivered right in the comfort of your own home.

💡 What to expect:

Creative activities tailored to your loved one’s interests and abilities
A relaxed, friendly atmosphere with no pressure or “right or wrong” outcomes
Opportunities to share stories, laughter, and connection
A meaningful alternative to group activities for those who prefer one-to-one interaction

🌿 Benefits:

✔️ Stimulates memory and imagination
✔️ Reduces feelings of isolation and loneliness
✔️ Builds confidence through creative expression
✔️ Supports emotional wellbeing and self-esteem

Because everyone deserves moments of joy, connection, and creativity.

💌 Message me to find out more or to book a session.

04/08/2025

🌿 Do you have an ageing parent or partner who’s feeling the weight of loneliness, memory loss, or simply a lack of joy in their daily life?
It’s something many of us face as our mums, dads or loved ones grow older — especially those living alone or navigating the challenges of dementia. What they often crave isn’t just care... it’s connection. And that’s where something beautiful can begin.
At The Nesting Box Studio, I (Emma) offer gentle, uplifting creative art therapy sessions designed especially for older adults — right in the comfort of their own home.

These sessions aren’t about being “good at art.” They’re about sparking stories, sharing laughter, and creating small but meaningful moments through colour, collage, paint, and texture. It’s a conversation, not a classroom. A chance to reminisce, explore, and connect — both with themselves and with me, a friendly, familiar face who brings warmth, creativity, and time to really listen.

For those with dementia, art offers a way to express what words can no longer fully reach. For those feeling isolated, it’s a reason to look forward to tomorrow. And for you — it’s peace of mind knowing someone is spending quality, stimulating time with your loved one, giving them something to enjoy, talk about, and feel proud of.

Sessions can be arranged as a one-off (up to 90 minutes) or as part of a gentle 6-week course (1 hour per week).

💛One session: £45
💛 6-session course: £200

If this sounds like something your mum or dad would love — or need — I’d be honoured to chat. Let’s bring a little light, creativity, and connection into their week.

📩 Message me here or email me on emma@thenestingboxstudio.co.uk

Within a 10mile radius of Somerton, or small charge thereafter.

01/08/2025

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Azykis3y9/?mibextid=wwXIfr

'The brain may struggle to remember, but the heart can never forget.'

@‌lucyclaireillustration created this heartfelt illustration for all those caring for loved ones with dementia. 💙

10/07/2025

For anyone who has any old magazines lying around and was thinking...how can I recycle these without taking them to the tip!

Within those pages there is an art project to be had in social care creative therapy!

Get in touch if you can help.

21/06/2025

Hello! I am on the lookout for some donated items to assist me in holding some engaging and sociable day care for adults with early to mid stage dementia in amongst our community and surrounding villages as part of working with The Filo Project who provide trusted & trained hosts for adult day care to help with isolation & loneliness.

If anyone has any of the following items they wish to donate I would love to add them to my repertoire.

Any unwanted card (any colours)
Any unused craft projects that I could adapt
Any clay/sand related items
Bird/cat/dog/bug Bingo games
Foam pads for dining seats
Teacups/saucers and teapot
Beads/buttons/ribbon or any other crafty bits
Memory games
Knitted blankets for chilli legs in winter

Thanks for any donations and if anyone’s wishes to share this then please do as any items donated would be gratefully received. I can collect items from you no problem.

04/06/2025

Received my certificate today! Yey!

I am now officially qualified and looking forward to helping my community with their wellbeing.

If you or anyone you know with early to mid stage dementia, struggling to socialise in creative groups, or feeling the effects of aging and would benefit from Creative Arts Therapy at home (I am a mobile therapist) then do direct them to me.

🐦You can what’s app me on 07843279283

🐦You can email me on emma@thenestingboxstudio.co.uk

🐦Or simply click on ‘Message’ on my page.

Or if you simply wish to find out more about it then just pop me a DM.

I look forward to hearing from you. ♥️

Emma x

16/05/2025

I’ve just finished my course in becoming a qualified Creative Therapist/creative facilitator. The journey was indeed a creative, mindful, scientific, holistic, wonderful discovery in growing my own mindset as well as being able to help others do the same!

I’m super proud of myself for making me a priority, and taking time for me to once again study one of my passions. Art has always been a part of my life and long may it continue but in a different form.

Change can only be made if you let it.

05/05/2025

In case anyone needed a reminder….