GRANDPARENTS put their artistic skills to the test at Bunnings on Thursday with a morning of painting.
Artist Liz Bartley led the session, teaching painting techniques to about 10 grandcarers.
Wanslea Grandcare runs monthly support sessions as well as outings and activities for grandparents who care for their grandchildren full time.
“We try to lighten their load so when they get engaged with art or music or entertainment it’s distracting,” Wanslea Grandcare coordinator Sue Baile said.
“Often when a grandcarer attends their first support group meeting it’s very emotionally draining and they often dissolve into tears.
“We put on outings like this one so that for two hours a month they can forget.”