Creative aging programs honor older adults as creative and social learners and help shift the narrative about growing o lder away from a negative view to one of optimism\, engagement in communit y\, and joy. Skills-based arts learning\, in a socially supportive environ ment\, yields multiple benefits for older learners&mdash\;not the least of which is its intrinsic value in reducing social isolation. The arts are g ood for you! \;
\nA different visual arts technique will be expl ored at each Creative Aging Workshop session\; be sure to register for eac h date in which you would like to participate. Also\, creating art can be messy\, so please keep that in mind when choosing the clothing you will we ar to the program.
\nSeptember 6: Conceptual Art - Inspired by postm odern artist Sol LeWitt's collaborative "Wall Drawings." LeWitt postulated \, "Each person draws a line differently and each person understands words differently.&rdquo\; We all bring our unique strengths\, talents\, experi ences\, and viewpoints to art and life\, the sum of which no one else can replicate. \; \;
\nOctober 4: Collograph Printmaking - Usual ly reserved for children\, pre-cut adhesive foam is elevated to a fine pri ntmaking technique for adults. Adults have the same creative energy as chi ldren\; they just need to be given the opportunity to tap into it.
\nNovember 1: Kintsugi Eggshells - Inspired by Japanese "golden joining" me thod of repairing porcelain\, the art of Kintsugi reminds us that broken\, worn\, and imperfect things (especially people) are not worthless\, but l ovely in unique ways.
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