“Discovery Through Art” is a new program at Magnolia @ Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino.
Program description: An 8 week course offered by CSUSB Art Instruction Department as part of their inter-generational community outreach program. The course’s curriculum aims to enable our seniors to discover aspects of themselves through multiple mediums of Art. RPD Alma Wright: “I always welcome the opportunity to work with CSUSB administrators and students. The kids get to test their art knowledge and teaching skills, and both generations get to learn from each other.”
From CSUSB Students, Cynthia Huerta & Lindsey McDonald –
Projects:
- Exploring our connection with nature through creating soft pastel landscapes.
- Conveying emotions through making oil pastel drawings using various techniques. Although our focus was to introduce different mediums, we also focused on mastering the technique and we touched on color theory, line work, and shapes.
- Learning about the different symbolism that exists in art and culture through the use of acrylic paint on canvas board.
- Creating and decorating clay pendants that are personally symbolic.
- Exploring collage through the use of memory and inspirational imagery.
Instructor’s notes: The class has been very calm and enjoyable for everyone. The participants are very accommodating and open to new art mediums and methods. They have been very happy and excited to participate in all of our art endeavors, and have been surprised at how well their work has turned out. They do feel challenged every time we introduce a new medium, but they always walk away happy. We have been proud to see the participants learn to trust their hands when it comes to producing the artwork. We have noticed immense growth in just a few classes and are excited to see what they will produce next.”
~ Alma Wright, Regional Programs Director
EngAGE offers a variety of classes, workshops, and special programs at each of our communities. These posts highlight just a small sample.
