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: Two Mondays per Month, 10-11:30am & 1 pm – 2:30 pm | RSVP: (989) 723-8354
Owosso Senior Center: Two Tuesdays per Month, 10 am – 11:30 am | RSVP: (989) 723-8875
Morrice Senior Center: Two Wednesdays per Month, 12:30 – 2 pm | RSVP: (517) 625-4270
Durand Senior Center: Two Mondays per Month, 10 – 11:30 am | RSVP: (989) 288-4122
Schedule listed below:
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September
- September 11 – Bluebird of Happiness Drawing in Colored Pencil – Develop your drawing skills and understanding of color theory while working on an erasable color pencil study of a Bluebird. Philip Ruehle, Artist/Instructor
- September 25 – Celebrate World Beach Day – This class will give you the opportunity to use water media for a small painting, creating a beach or shoreline of your dreams. Choose your own color and composition. If you can bring your own reference photo, that would be great! It can be abstract or more realistic. Gina Moskal, Artist/Instructor
- September 18 – This is Happy Cat Month! – Celebrate those crazy cats in a colorful and playful style, using oil pastels on black textured pastel paper. Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor
- September 25 – It’s Time to enjoy Pet Rock Month, again! Experiment with a variety of styles and subjects for rock painting. You are welcome to bring your own rocks, but there will be plenty available. So many ideas to brainstorm! Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor
- September 12 – National Chocolate Day! – In honor of this very special day, paint a still life of your favorite chocolate bars with watercolor. You are welcome to bring your favorites, but we will provide inspiration! Gina Moskal, Artist/Instructor
- September 19 – Sunflowers in Acrylic- This will be an easy, fun & fearless lesson to quickly paint sunflowers, stems and leaves. Fine Art inspired by nature! Linda Van Cise, Artist/Instructor
- September 13 – Classical Music Month – Create a collage or watercolor painting on a piece of sheet music. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
- September 27 – Autumn Leaves & Light– Painting in an abstract style with heavy body acrylics for dabs of color and light. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
October
- October 2 – Play in Clay – Create a clay leaf dish, inspired by nature. Marie Gougeon, Artist/Instructor (Glazing will take place on Monday, Nov. 6, same time)
- October 23 – Autumn Foliage Landscape – Learn how to create a colorful and atmospheric autumn landscape with different layering and blending techniques using erasable colored pencils. Philip Ruehle, Artist/Instructor
- October 9 – Witches Hat – Wave your wand and magically transform a wide brimmed chapeau into a witches hat, using black satin fabric and hot glue. Decorated, this “no sew” hat will make a bewitchingly beautiful fall display! Dorothy Neaton, Artist/Instructor
- October 30 – Apple Iris Folding Card – Learn the awesome art of Iris folding and then you can develop your own designs. Dorothy Neaton, Artist/instructor
- October 10 – I Heard it Through the Grapevine! ”Create a 14” grapevine fall wreath. Learn from a professional, how to make a great bow! – Georgia McCrandall, Rollin Blooms – Instructor
- October 24 – Farmhouse Style Pumpkin/Gourd Painting – using acrylic on board – Linda Van Cise Artist/Instructor
- October 11 – Boot-tiful Halloween Painting! Paint a spooky Halloween design on a small chalkboard, canvas or wood item with acrylic paints. A variety of ideas will be shared or create your own design. Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
- October 25 – Observe Fine Art Appreciation Day – Also, the birthday of Pablo Piccaso. Try your hand at artistic expression with a blind contour self portrait drawing! Using sharpie and oil pastels. This will be really a hoot! Bring a hand held mirror or have a selfie ready on your phone to look at for reference. There’s No wrong way to create art! Linda Justice, Artist/Instructor
NOVEMBER SAVE THE DATES
Owosso Senior Center (Tues) Nov. 14 & 28
Shiawassee Arts Center (Mon) Nov. 6 & 20
Morrice Senior Center (Wed) Nov. 8 & 22
Durand Senior Center (Mon) Nov. 13 & 27
All supplies are furnished.
Seniors can receive one Free Class during their birthday month!
Pre-registration at the appropriate location is required
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 | 12-3 pm
Non-Profit 501(c)3 organization
Celebrating 51st Anniversary in 2023
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