Thursday, February 15, 2007

Class for Seniors

I have beeen asked to participate in a series of classes at Senior Centers and homes starting next week. This program is called a Taste of the Arts and is sponsored by the Meadville Arts Council in Meadville, PA. There are a total of 8 locations. I will visit a different location each week for 8 weeks and hold a 1-hour class. Here is the project I've designed for these classes. It is a little 4x6 watercolor. I will put the design on the paper with masking fluid prior to the class. The seniors will be given paint, water, and a brush. We will talk about creating puddles of color to paint from and they will be instructed to put whatever colors they wish on the paper so that the whole sheet of paper is covered. Once the papre is dry, they will remove the masking fluid to reveal the painting. I will mount this on top of a piece of mat board rather than cutting mat openings. I am told there will be between 20 and 25 participants each week. I hope they will enjoy the project.

5 comments:

JudiA said...

*I* would enjoy the project. I am going to have to try that one myself. It doesn't LOOK very hard, but I am famous for underestimating the amount of effort any one project is going to take... (Judi Wellnitz directed me to your blog -- "hi!" from another Judi.)

JudiA

MaryO said...

This is lovely! The seniors will love doing it and have something beautiful to keep!

Sherry Goshon said...

wow judi said you were good and you are...what great projects...love the senior one...hey now where do i get that masking stuff?

Judi W. said...

Yay- Blogger is finally letting me comment - I think this is a fabulous idea for the seniors. It is simple for them to do and they will still come out with a fabulous piece of art. Bravo!

Linda said...

Judi W sent me here. And I am so glad she did. Love everything I have seen. box blows me away
Auntie Linda