Category Archives: Hand-Crafting

News from Tavarua: Hand-Crafting Coasters

Posted on February 18, 2017 by EngAGE

Residents at Tavarua Senior Apartments in Carlsbad, CA, enjoyed a rainy afternoon making scenic coasters for the community lounge and their own apartments. They used Mod Podge to seal beautiful photos on travertine tile. They enjoyed gathering scenic photos of … Continue reading →

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News from Magnolia at Highland, Metro Chinatown, and Metro Compton: Holiday Decorations

Posted on January 2, 2017 by EngAGE

At Magnolia at Highland Senior Apartments in San Bernardino, Artists Round Table changed up the class for the holidays by creating some festive holiday ornaments for the community tree. The relaxed environment enabled residents to share their own holiday stories, and brought laughter … Continue reading →

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News from Piedmont: Holiday Bazaar

Posted on December 18, 2016 by EngAGE

The holidays were in full swing as the residents of the Piedmont Senior Apartments in North Hollywood, CA, enthusiastically sold their handmade and swap-meet items at their festive holiday bazaar. There are some beautiful gifts headed for new homes! ~ The … Continue reading →

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News from Cotton’s Point: Mosaics and Holiday Arts

Posted on December 4, 2016 by EngAGE

Three wonderful organizations collaborated to bring joy to the Cotton’s Point Senior Apartments in San Clemente, CA: EngAGE, The Passionate HeArts mosaic artists, and the San Clemente High School Visits of Love Club. (Read more about these projects and see … Continue reading →

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2016 NEA National Heritage Fellowships Concert on 9/30

Posted on September 26, 2016 by EngAGE

The NEA National Heritage Fellowship is our nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. Each year the National Endowment for the Arts honors a select number of artists for their artistic accomplishments and efforts to share their knowledge … Continue reading →

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News from Portofino: Wind Chimes

Posted on September 20, 2016 by EngAGE

At Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, a dynamic crafts class introduces residents to an array of art techniques and media while encouraging their creative potential. Instructor Matt McMillon notes that the class has grown dramatically since June. The majority speaks Chinese, some … Continue reading →

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News from San Antonio Gardens: Hand-Crafting

Posted on September 7, 2016 by EngAGE

At San Antonio Gardens Senior Apartments in Norwalk, CA, Crafts Class instructor Yuri Ramos and Jewelry Class instructor Sandra Vargas offer residents the opportunity for creative expression as well as community building and conversation across languages. And residents are delighted with what … Continue reading →

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