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.

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.

*New – if you bring a new participant to the class, you both will receive a free
class that day!*

*Also, seniors can receive one free class during their birthday month!*

Download Printable Schedule Here

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:

SAC: Class Schedule

Mondays at SAC are now every other week. Consult schedule or verify date when calling to register. 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

RSVP to (989) 723-8354

January 13 – Make it Monday – Play in Clay! Marie Gougeon, Instructor
January 27 – Winter Landscape Painting in Acrylic. Philip Ruehle, Instructor

Owosso Senior Center: Class Schedule

Tuesdays at Owosso Senior Center are now every other week. Consult schedule or verify date when calling to register. 10 am- 11:30 am

RSVP to (989) 723-8875

January 7 – Old Rock Day – This unofficial holiday encourages people to acknowledge, celebrate and learn more about old rocks and fossils – a peek into eARThs history! Small project to follow. Instructor TBA
January 21 – Celebrating the Chinese New Year of the Rat! Oil pastel. Rats are pretty smart and they can be cute, as you will see! Jennifer Ross, Instructor

Morrice Senior Center: Class Schedule

First Wednesday of the Month 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

RSVP to (517) 625-4270

January 8 – Let it Snow! – Watercolor Painting, using both salt and misket resist techniques. All snowflakes are unique and we might as well embrace them! Julie Penfold, Instructor

Durand Senior Center: Class Schedule

Third Monday of the Month 10 – 11:30am

RSVP to (989) 288-4122

January 20 – Penguin Awareness Day – Penguins Rock! Find warmth among friends while painting Penguins on rocks and learning some fun Penguin facts. Linda Van Cise, Instructor

Save the dates for January

- Owosso Senior Center – February 4 & 18
- Shiawassee Arts Center – February 10 & 24
- Morrice Senior Center – February 5
- Durand Senior Center – February 17

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