Aquapaintings – in the Garden – Pack of 6
$33.00 inc. GST
A reusable water-painting activity well suited to residential aged care and day programs, this pack of 6 garden-themed image mats reveals vibrant colour when painted with plain water. No paint or special materials needed. Paint brushes are sold separately.
This reusable water-painting activity is a no-mess colouring book for seniors in aged care
Aquapaintings work by applying plain water to the mat with a paintbrush, which causes the full-colour image to appear. Once the mat dries, it fades back to blank and can be used again. The garden theme across this pack makes it a natural fit for reminiscence activity sessions with seniors who have a connection to gardening or the outdoors.
How it works
Each mat is reusable and requires no paint, no mess, and no preparation beyond a cup of water and a brush. The activity suits a range of ability levels and can be used one-to-one or in small groups. As an aqua painting for people living with dementia-friendly programming, the simple process keeps the focus on the sensory experience of watching colour emerge.
What’s included
- 6 garden-themed image mats
- Each mat measures approximately 26 cm x 32 cm
- Paint brushes are sold separately
- One-to-one session: Sit with a resident and work through a single mat together, naming the plants or garden elements as the colours appear.
- Group painting: Give each participant their own mat and a cup of water, then run the activity as a shared, side-by-side experience without a competitive element.
- Reminiscence prompt: Once a mat is complete, use the garden image to open a conversation about favourite plants, home gardens, or outdoor memories.
- Repeat use: Allow the mat to dry fully between uses and reintroduce it in a later session, noting whether residents recall the image from a previous sitting.
- Format: Physical reusable painting mats
- Pack contents: 6 different garden-themed image mats
- Mat dimensions: Approximately 26 cm x 32 cm each
- Materials required: Water and a paintbrush (brushes sold separately)
- Reusability: Each mat can be reused after drying
