ARTS AND CRAFTS COURSE (QUILLING PART 2)
ORGANIZER: Leslie Glickman
WHERE: Community Center, Arts and Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Mondays October 6, 13, 20, 27, and November 3 from 3:15 - 4:45 pm
DETAILS: Four weeks of professional instruction with Tracey Robbins on rolled paper techniques, focusing on quilling. This class offers one-on-one expert instruction with attention to the encouragement of creativity, resourcefulness, and mindfulness of the environment. No experience or supplies required.
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CERAMICS CLASS
ORGANIZER: Willy Sydnor, Karen Porzio
WHERE: Community Center, Arts and Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
DETAILS: Residents of varied interests and skills come to Ceramics to “play in the mud”. From beginners to more experienced potters, everyone has the opportunity to try their hand at something new. In this friendly environment the instructor, currently Yoshi Fujii of Baltimore Clayworks, offers encouragement and new techniques while each resident contributes his or her own imagination and enthusiasm.
CREATIVE ARTS
ORGANIZER: Jane Elkinton and Jai Dixon
WHERE Arts & Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Mondays, 10:00 am - noon
DETAILS: A series of beginner art workshops for residents in a variety of media, enriched with online instruction. Sign-up required.
DISPLAY CASE
ORGANIZER: Peter Babcox
WHERE Community Center adjacent to the Main Floor Entrance desk
WHEN: Continuing
DETAILS: Curate displays of art and objects that are of interest to our residents. These may be in conjunction with Arts Council exhibits or separate collections.
EAST HALL EXHIBITS
ORGANIZER: Carolyn Murphy
WHERE: East Hall, on the upper level of the Community Center
WHEN: Approximately 10 shows per year. Most shows are for one month.
DETAILS: The East Hall resident shows can be solo or group shows of anything hangable — artwork, photographs, and quilts (a winter favorite) being the most frequent displays. Efforts are made to invite at least two outside professional artists to display their work, each year.
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STITCHING
ORGANIZER: Lin Hardy
WHERE: Community Center, Arts and Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Tuesdays, 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm
DETAILS: This is an informal gathering of Stitchers of any kind: knitting, crocheting, and any other handwork. Attendance varies. All are welcome
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PAINT and PASTELS CLASS
ORGANIZERS: Emily Mohr
WHERE: Community Center, Arts and Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Thursdays, 10:00 am –12 noon
DETAILS: Instructor “ Katherine Meredith” usually designs a project for the newcomers that she will demonstrate and help students to achieve.For returning students there is the option to create something new or to finish an ongoing project. She is there to give advice and encouragement. The usual class size is around 10-12. Some supplies are provided or you can bring your own personal choices
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB & PHOTO EXHIBITS
ORGANIZER: Marsha Howes
WHERE: Fireplace Room
WHEN: Meets on the 2nd Monday of each month
DETAILS: The Broadmead Photography Club is open to all residents interested in photography. Activities include monthly meetings where members share photography best practices, which may include: taking photographs with regular cameras and/or smart phones, editing photos using current computer technologies, and printing quality photographs using current best practices and technologies. The Photography Club hangs six exhibits a year in the lower level of the Community Center. Five feature the work of Photography Club members. The remaining show is an exhibit of smart phone photos, open to all residents who are not Photography Club members. These exhibits are viewed by residents, team members and visitors.
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WELLNESS CENTER LOBBY EXHIBITS
ORGANIZER: Jane Elkinton and Jai Dixon
WHERE: Wellness Center Lobby outside the Arts and Ceramics Studio
WHEN: Periodically
DETAILS: These exhibits feature the works of residents and staff in a variety of media.
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