SMARTS
The SMARTS Program (Shiawassee Mobile ARTS for Seniors) provides hands-on experience in artistic creation to dozens of Shiawassee County seniors each month. This program allows them to express themselves, includes them in the community, and improves their quality of life. By way of professional artists/instructors, this program also extends opportunities for the kinds of creative experiences that can help seniors grow, further their well-being, and enrich their lives. This Program is possible due to the generous support of the Shiawassee Council on Aging and the Cook Family Foundation.
For more information about the SMARTS Program and schedule of classes call the Shiawassee Arts Center (989) 723-8354.
All classes are $3 for seniors and $5 for family or friends under age 60 who are accompanying a senior.
*Seniors can receive one free class during their birthday month!*
Multi-Media Classes
Shiawassee Arts Center: Every other Monday, 1 pm – 2:30 pm | RSVP: (989) 723-8354
Owosso Senior Center: Every other Tuesday, 10 am – 11:30 am | RSVP: (989) 723-8875
Morrice Senior Center: First Wednesday of the Month, 12:30 – 2 pm | RSVP: (517) 625-4270
Durand Senior Center: Third Monday of the Month, 10 – 11:30 am | RSVP: (989) 288-4122
Schedule listed below:
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JANUARY
SAC Classes
- January 10 – Mask Painting with Acrylic Paint and Paint Markers – Masks are not going away, yet! Come and decorate a new cotton one! Jennifer Ross, Instructor
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January 24 – Oil Pastel Tiger Cub – Celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Tiger! Philip Ruehle, Instructor.
Durand Senior Center
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January 17- Valentine Card Making (Embossing & Stamping) – Linda Ruehle & Lisa Gallinger, Instructors
Owosso Senior Center
- January 4 – Winter Cardinal Painting in Acrylic – Andrea Czarnik, Instructor
- January 18 – Chickadee Watercolor Painting – Linda Van Cise, Instructor
Morrice Senior Center
- January 5 – Winter Acrylic Landscape (4 x 4 inches) with mini wooden easel. Janice Paul and Marti Dimet, Instructors
FEBRUARY
SAC Classes
- February 7 – Making Valentine Cards with Dar Gibbs – Join us for another creative session in stamping, coloring, punching, and sharing with others!
- February 21 Create Your Own Inspiration Folder, Jane Reiter, Instructor. Begin with a simple folder and make an inspiration package for yourself. The folder is your personal place for writing, looking, reading—and getting inspired when you are stuck or stymied. We will utilize collage papers, tape, stickers, scissors, staplers, glue sticks and more to personalize the folders. Instructor will provide motivational handouts and briefly discuss sources of creative sparks. All supplies provided by the instructor.
Durand Senior Center
- February 21 – Let it Snow! – Watercolor Snowman painting using both salt and misket resist techniques. All snowflakes are unique and we might as well embrace them! Julie Penfold, Instructor
Owosso Senior Center
- February 1 – Winter Watercolor Landscape – Paint an abstract watercolor landscape focusing on techniques to improve depth, contrast and texture in your paintings. Linda Justice, Instructor
- February 15 -Celebrating Random Acts of Kindness Day! – (Actually on February 17) We will be creating something that can be gifted to someone in kindness on Feb. 17! Instructor TBA
Morrice Senior Center
- February 2 – Painting a Mini Valentine Tray. (4″x6″) Using Acrylic, paint your own design or one that the instructor provides. Jan Paul, Instructor
March Save the Date:
Owosso Senior Center (Tues)….March 1 & 15
Shiawassee Arts Center (Mon)…March 7 & 21
Morrice Senior Center (Wed)….March 2
Durand Senior Center (Mon)….March 21
Learn more about our programs
We are only a call or email away with answers.
206 Curwood Castle Drive
Owosso, MI 48867
989-723-8354
sac@shiawasseearts.org
HOURS
Mon-Fri | 10-5 pm
Sat & Sun | 12-4 pm
Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization
Celebrating 50th Anniversary in 2022
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