I love to hold a paintbrush and think about ways to bring my heart and soul to that canvas. I don’t know what’s going to come, and that’s the fun of it.
Mary, former nurse and Bay Area Native
Art Classes
At any age, creative activities boost mood, connect people with their own life experiences, and help them relate to the world around them. CityBridge Laguna Honda supports Art With Elders, an enrichment program including painting classes and studio time. Some residents are accomplished artists in their own right, while others are enjoying the chance to find their “inner artist” for the first time. Class offerings include watercolors, acrylics, oil pastels, crayons, pen and ink, and pencil drawings and collages.
Artwork exhibitions are regular events, so their work can be shared and admired, including at Laguna Honda’s annual exhibition and open artists’ reception. These events touch hearts and often motivate others to connect with their own artistic talents. Art With Elders staff and volunteers help even the most disabled find creative new ways to express hidden talents.
