Memphis in May meets Creative Aging Studio Courses! In celebration of the new Cossitt Library being opened we are honoring our Memphis in May country, Malaysia. Using reference images found in the library, participants will work with teaching artist Sarah Nowlin to learn and discuss Malaysian batik art. Then they will create their own original design on fabric and transfer iron print on paper.
This course will meet at the Cossitt Library on Fridays from 10:30am-12pm on 5.19, 5.26, 6.2, 6.9, 6.16, 6.23.
This FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with the Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
Register for Batik Art at the Cossitt Library here: https://CreativeAgingBatikArtCossittLibrary.eventbrite.com
In this 6-week course participants will join teaching artist Sarah Nowlin to explore an introduction to varying modern abstract art movements and artists of note. Participants will work with the instructor to create small paintings in the style and point of view of various artists studied. All supplies and tools are provided.
Class will meet at the Randolph Library, 3752 Given Ave., on Thursdays from 10am-11:30pm on 6.1, 6.8, 6.15, 6.22, 6.29, 7.6.
This FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with the Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
Register for Abstract Art I at Randolph Library here: https://CreativeAgingAbstractOneRandolphLibrary.eventbrite.com
Do you have a story to tell? Of course you do! Join accomplished storyteller and teaching artist Elaine Blanchard to learn the art of crafting a good story. Participants will explore various components of storytelling and writing to develop their own story to share.
This six week class will meet at the North Branch Library on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 on 6.6, 6.13, 6.20, 6.27; 7.11, 7.18. Please note that there will be no class on 7.4.
This FREE course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is made possible by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
Register for Storytelling and Creative Writing at the North Branch Library here: https://CreativeAgingStorytellingNorthBranch.eventbrite.com
Teaching artist Debbie Lovett will work with participants to learn and practice basic clay skills. Participants will learn techniques used to roll out clay and form it into fun and functional shapes that will be fired and then glazed, Participants will create 2-3 original finished pieces. All supplies and tools are provided. Pieces are taken off-site after each session to be fired and then returned.
This four-week course will meet at the Levi Library on Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:00pm on 6.15, 6.29, 7.6, 7.13. *Please not there will no class on 6.22.
This FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with the Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
To register for Basic Clay Skills at Levi Library click here: https://CreativeAgingBasicClaySkillsatLeviLibrary.eventbrite.com
Beginners welcome! During this six-week course, students will work with teaching artist Amillia Stembridge to explore watercolor painting by studying various artists and techniques to create new pieces. Participants will be given a variety of tools and materials to achieve each weekly goal and will accumulate knowledge and skills to complete increasingly advanced pieces.
Class sessions will meet on Fridays from 11-12:30 on 6.16, 6.23; 7.7, 7.14, 7.21, 7.28. Please note that there will be no class on June 30th in observation of the 4th of July.
This FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with the Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
To register for Watercolor I at Parkway Village Library please click here: https://CreativeAgingWatercolorIatParkwayVillageLibrary.eventbrite.com
No experience necessary! In this four-week course, English enthusiast and educator Aaron Brame will guide participants through readings and discussions about different types of poetry. The class will then spend time writing poetry individually and collaboratively using various creative activities guaranteed to get the pencils moving and the poetry flowing. The class will workshop and revise your poems until they are ready to share with the world!
Class sessions will meet at the Cordova Library, 8457 Trinity Rd., on Wednesdays from 3pm - 4:30pm on 6.28, 7.12, 7.19, 7.26. *Please note there is no class on 7.5 in observation of the 4th of July.
This FREE Studio Course for learners 65+ is offered by Creative Aging in partnership with the Memphis Public Libraries. This partnership is supported by ArtsMemphis, the Briggs Foundation, the Library Foundation, and the Friends of the Library.
To register for Poetry at the Cordova Library please click here: https://CreativeAgingPoetryatCordovaLibrary.eventbrite.com