Day of creative workshops in Inverness raises funds to support women and non-binary people with ADHD
Around 80 people enjoyed an action-packed day at the weekend, taking part in a variety of creative workshops from floristry to DJing.
Organised by local charity Dopamine Dolls and music collective, Midnight Majic, the event took place at Inverness Creative Academy and raised £424 for the charity.
Dopamine Dolls is a community and support service for women and non-binary people living with ADHD in the Highlands.
As a peer-led charity, it aims to build peer connections, share lived experiences, develop strategies, and embrace their neurodiversity as a community.
Ashley Hope, co-founder and chief executive of Dopamine Dolls, said: "We had an amazing time collaborating with Midnight Majic for this event. With a variety of workshops and an amazing turnout, we’re beyond grateful to our co-hosts and all the incredible creatives who made it happen.
“The feedback has been fantastic, and there’s already a buzz about doing it again, which we’re definitely considering.
“The generous donations and the chance to raise awareness about our services and the need for ADHD support for adults mean so much to us. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved and so thankful for the support from everyone involved, especially our wonderful volunteers!"
Karen Lindsay, co-founder of Midnight Majic, added: "We absolutely loved hosting these workshops in the name of Dopamine Dolls! It was such a nice way to spend a Saturday, and to be able to do it while fundraising was heaps of fun.
“The day included taster style workshops where folk dipped their toes into the world of floristry, ceramics, screen-printing, macrame, and DJing. Finished off with an amazing Drink, Draw and DJ session with Isle of Riso, where people could take part in an arty game of bingo, or collage, paint, or draw the evening away.
“We couldn’t have done it without the amazing folk involved who volunteered their time. The event had a real laidback and community feel with creatives and artists from across the Highlands coming together to create and raise awareness for all the amazing work Dopamine Dolls do in providing support, community and learning for women and non-binary people with ADHD."
