Diamond Dotz Kit – Starry Night over the Rhone(van Gogh)
$69.99 inc. GST
A structured reminiscence craft kit for seniors, this diamond dot art activity recreates Van Gogh’s Starry Night Over the Rhone using tiny faceted beads on a pre-printed adhesive canvas. Everything is included and ready to use. Works well in group arts and craft activity sessions or as a focused individual activity in residential aged care or day programs.
This diamond dot art kit recreates van gogh’s starry night over the rhone in sparkling faceted beads
Using a simple dip-dot-place technique, participants press tiny faceted beads onto a pre-printed adhesive canvas to build up the finished image section by section. The Van Gogh subject matter gives this kit strong potential for conversation and reminiscence, and the structured, repetitive nature of the dotting process can be calming and absorbing. It suits participants who are comfortable with fine motor tasks and enjoy focused, hands-on arts and craft activities.
What’s included
The kit contains everything needed to complete the artwork from start to finish:
- Pre-printed fabric canvas with special adhesive surface
- Diamond Dotz beads presorted by shade
- Stylus, craft tray, and wax for picking up and placing beads
- Step-by-step instructions included
Activity and group use
The kit works well as an individual project or shared across a small group, with participants each working on a section. The finished piece can be displayed, which adds a sense of achievement and a talking point for residents, families, and staff.
- Reminiscence conversation starter: Use the Van Gogh subject matter to prompt discussion about art, night skies, the Rhone river, or European travel memories before or during the activity session.
- Group project: Divide the canvas into sections and have participants each work on a different area, then bring it together as a shared finished piece for display.
- Focused individual session: Offer the kit as a calm, absorbing one-to-one activity for a resident who enjoys detailed, structured craft work.
- Display and celebrate: Once complete, frame or display the finished artwork in a communal area and use it as a conversation piece with families and visitors.
- Art appreciation pairing: Show a print or image of the original Van Gogh painting alongside the kit and invite participants to compare colours, shapes, and their impressions of the work.
- Kit type: Diamond dot art (faceted bead on adhesive canvas)
- Finished size: 35 cm x 62 cm
- Canvas: Pre-printed fabric with special adhesive surface
- Beads: Faceted diamond-like Dotz, presorted by shade
- Tools included: Stylus, craft tray, and wax
- Instructions: Included in kit
- Note: This activity involves placing small faceted beads with a stylus and requires reasonable fine motor control.
