Category Archives: Hand-Crafting

News from Magnolia@9th and Magnolia@Highland: Exploring Art & Craft

At two San Bernardino, CA, communities, residents are enjoying exploring different art and craft techniques. Craft Class Instructor Clarisa Arostegui at Magnolia at 9th  Senior Apartments encourages residents to think creatively and develop their current skills while challenging them to … Continue reading

Posted in Art/Architecture, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Magnolia @ 9th, Magnolia @ Highland | Tagged , | Leave a comment

News from Portofino: Craft and Community

Residents at Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, have developed their crochet skills relatively fast. They love the class and look forward to learning new stitches to continue creating beautiful garment pieces. Sharing in their creative, productive work provides joy, skills, … Continue reading

Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, Portofino | Tagged , | Leave a comment

News from Metro@Chinatown: Crafts and Cake

At The Metro at Chinatown Senior Lofts in Los Angeles, CA, the Craft Class got creative, making lovely summer wreaths for their homes. EngAGE and WSH Management collaborated to provide a fun birthday celebration for the residents, with birthday cake … Continue reading

Posted in Community, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Metro Chinatown | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

News from ACE/121: “Neighbors” and Clay Workshop Event Photos

Last month, residents and visitors enjoyed two events at ACE/121, our multigenerational arts colony in Glendale, CA. “Neighbors,” the art show curated by resident Valerie Douroux Schultz, featured primarily artworks of residents of ACE/121, commemorating the gallery’s one-year anniversary. As … Continue reading

Posted in ACE/121 (Glendale), Art/Architecture, Community News, Hand-Crafting | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

News from La Coruña: Knitting

The knitting group at La Coruña in Van Nuys, CA, is small but devoted.  They make beautiful things, but more importantly, they continue to learn new stitches and patterns with their instructor, Craig. Some things are straightforward and simple like … Continue reading

Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, La Coruña | Tagged , | Leave a comment

News from Cantabria/Asturias: Art + Jewelry + Yoga

At Cantabria Senior Apartments and Asturias Senior Apartments in Panorama City, CA, the Art Class continues to exceed expectations. The residents are not only fully committed to their enjoyment of the process, but the art itself continues to astound and … Continue reading

Posted in Art/Architecture, Cantabria/Asturias, Community News, Hand-Crafting, Yoga/T'ai Chi/Mindfulness | Tagged , | Leave a comment

News from Portofino: Projects for Body, Heart and Mind

At Portofino Villas in Pomona, CA, Crochet Class has been a complete success from the start. Residents developed their crochet skills quickly, and love to learn and try new and more complex projects. Now they are creating amazing pieces with … Continue reading

Posted in Community News, Hand-Crafting, Portofino, Yoga/T'ai Chi/Mindfulness | Tagged , | Leave a comment