Therapeutic Art Groups
We believe that creating art can improve one’s quality of life. It fosters connection with others, positively affects mood, and increases feelings of accomplishment & well being.
“I like to tell participants that creating art is like doing word or math puzzles. The act of creating uses higher-order thinking skills such as learning, understanding, applying, evaluating, and analyzing. It’s a mental workout that can help maintain and improve cognitive functioning.”
Art making engages higher order thinking skills that can enhance cognitive functioning.
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Art making engages higher order thinking skills that can enhance cognitive functioning. 〰️
Brain Fit Art is a 1 or 2-hr class that engages higher-order thinking and fine motor skills. Lessons include a variety of mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, collage, and mixed media. Projects will be taught in steps that focus on stimulating creative thinking, problem-solving and self-expression.
No art experience necessary. All supplies included. Lessons can be customized to your needs.
Let us design a program that fits within your budget.
Brain Fit Art: 1 or 2 Hr Classes
2 hour class: $25 per person. 6 person minimum.
1 hour class: $15 per person. 6 person minimum.
This class is great for 55+ Communities, Independent & Assisted Living residents
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This class is great for 55+ Communities, Independent & Assisted Living residents 〰️
Expressive Arts Class: 1HR
15$/per person. 6 person minimum
This is a 1hr class that focuses on an art prompt to encourage self expression and personal growth. Expressing feelings, sharing with others, and engaging in positive problem solving is encouraged. Topics are personalized to meet the needs of your participants. Lessons include a variety of mediums such as acrylics, watercolor, collage, and mixed media.
No art experience necessary. All supplies included. Lessons can be customized to your needs.
Let us design a program that fits within your budget.
Collage and Art Journaling
Colored Pencil and Watercolor Painting
Mixed Media and Acrylic Painting
This is a great class for seniors transitioning to a new living situation or health challenge
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This is a great class for seniors transitioning to a new living situation or health challenge 〰️
Therapeutic Art Group: Mild - Moderate Cognitive Decline
1hr group: 6-10 participants
Therapeutic art activities will include a range of mediums such as drawing, painting, and collage. Lessons will focus on learning new skills that stimulate creative thinking and self-expression. Projects will begin with a structured prompt and group members will be given choices that lead to successful participation. Hand over hand and physical assistance will be given based on needs.
Art lessons will be tailored to meet the needs of your residents.
Let us design a program that fits within your budget.
Therapeutic art groups are a great way to keep older adults with cognitive decline engaged. They offer opportunities for socialization, learning, self-expression, and use of fine motor skills. Groups can enhance participants’ remaining cognitive and fine motor skills and increase feelings of accomplishment & happiness.
Venice Senior Friendship Center Adult Day Program
Groups can be run once a week, twice a month, or monthly. Whatever works best for your residents.
$15 per person. 6 person minimum.
Prices Include therapeutic program planning, group facilitation, evaluation, prep, clean-up, and all art supplies. We like to keep group size small to allow for more individualized attention. We can increase group size to 10 if an aide is available for assistance. Groups will be facilitated by the art therapist.
