Older adults are invited to celebrate their creative sides with a trio of eight-week art classes In Creative Company is a series of art classes for older adults (55+). Learn from professional teaching artists in this series of multi-week visual arts courses that will help you discover and express your inner talents through painting and drawing.
These classes will culminate in an art show at the Central Library on August 2.
Thursdays, April 9 to June 4, 10 a.m.
(April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 21, 28; June 4; no class May 14).
Watercolor Classes with Susan Recely
Sylvan Oaks Library
6700 Auburn Blvd., Citrus Heights
Artist Susan Recely will incorporate color theory, art history and painting demonstrations, while helping students create their own artwork. Registration is required to attend.
Fridays, May 1 to June 26, 9:30 a.m.
(May 1, 8, 15, 29; June 5, 12, 19, 26; no class May 22)
Watercolor Classes with Kathy Lemke Waste
Robbie Waters-Pocket Greenhaven Library
7335 Gloria Drive
Artist Kathy Lemke Waste will demonstrate wetting and stretching paper, how to create a basic wash, how to set up your palette and more in this introduction to watercolor. We’re sorry, this event is currently full.
Tuesdays, May 5 to June 23, 10 a.m.
(May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 2, 9, 16, 23)
Drawing classes with Lynn Morrison
Arden-Dimick Library
891 Watt Ave.
Artist Lynn Morrison will teach color theory, properties of graphite pencils, color blending, and drawing techniques. Registration is required to attend.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m.
Culminating reception and art show
Central Library Galleria
828 I St.
If you are interesting in attending, please note:
- To register for a class series, visit our events page.
- All levels of experience welcome.
- Art supplies will be provided.
- Class sizes are limited.
- Participants are expected to be able to attend all eight class meetings.
Creative Aging in America’s Libraries is supported by a National Leadership Grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services in collaboration with Lifetime Arts, Inc., AARP Foundation, American Library Association and Westchester Library System.