In 2019 a Weaving into Wellbeing project facilitated by Arterie @ Lifehouse paid homage to 2018 winner of the Tapestry Design Prize for Architects 'Chaos and Fertility' by Pop Architecture and the Hotham Street Ladies. Using a medium size handloom and a palette of pink, plums and blushes including waste yarn from the ATW. participants learnt to use a shuttle to weave a ‘stripey' textile which were framed and displayed at Lifehouse.

Since 2013 Weaving into Wellbeing repurposes the ATW's colourful waste yarn to create therapeutic hands on activities resulting in a number colourful outcomes. We are proud to collaborate will hospitals and care providers to develop and deliver this art as therapy program.

Arterie is an innovative inter-disciplinary model of art in healthcare practice, specifically designed to improve outcomes for Chris O’Brien Lifehouse patients, families, carers and staff by easing the side effects of cancer and its treatment such as stress, pain, fatigue, isolation and depression. Arterie participates in a way that fits with the patient’s treatment – it is non-invasive, inclusive and supportive. The Arterie program was founded by Deborah Burdett and Amanda Solomon and is delivered by a dedicated group of ‘Arterists’. All Arterie team members are qualified practicing artists who are committed to enhancing the Lifehouse experience for patients, families, carers, visitors and staff members through a variety of art engagements.

www.mylifehouse.org.au.