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Mar 2023
Nidderdale art workshop to raise money for autism awareness on Saturday
A Nidderdale artist who uses art for therapy is donating fees from a workshop this weekend to the National Autistic Society.
James Owen Thomas, who has autism, is artist in residence at Fishpond Wood in Bewerley, near Pateley Bridge. His JOT Gallery was highly commended at this month's Stray Ferret Business Awards.
He holds monthly workshops, the next one of which on Saturday will donate all £25 fees of those taking part to the society as part of World Autism Acceptance Week, which begins on March 27.
James uses recycled materials to highlight nature and the importance of protecting the environment.
He works with unwanted, discarded materials and turns them into something unique. He also uses art to make a difference to mental wellbeing, reducing stress and anxiety.
James said:
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