{"product_id":"classes","title":"Classes","description":"\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTeacher \u0026amp; Lecturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003eBelow is a brief overview of the type of classes we offer senior living facilities or adult learning, all designed to be engaging creative and suitable for seniors or adults of all abilities.  Each Class is limited to 12 students and includes all necessary materials, and we bring everything needed from supplies to cleanup. Our standard rate is $200\/ 1-11\/2 hour class depending on the craft. That includes our travel time, purchasing materials, a 1- 1 1\/2 hour class and clean up. There is a small additional charge per person for supplies depending on the art or craft class averaging from $1.00-$10.00. Should you prefer to provide your own supplies, we are happy to accommodate that as well and share our resources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eARTS \u0026amp; CRAFTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSILK SCARF TISSUE DYING CLASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-Participants create beautiful silk dyed scarves using tissue paper, vinegar and water.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eILK SCARF ROCK DYING CLASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-Participants are given a silk scarf, rocks, rubber bands and silk dye. They are then instructed on how to create these beautiful scarves.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTENCILED TOTE BAGS CLASS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents decorate pre-painted tote bags using stencils, brushes, and fabric pens.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLAGED SCALLOP SHELLS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Using imported napkins and 24kt gold paint, participants collage and decorative scallop shells.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAPANESE SILK FAN PAINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-Residents practice painting designs on paper before transferring their artwork onto silk fans.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLAGED LAMINATED PLACEMATS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents collage papers onto pre-designed cardstock and then olaminate them for placemats.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEAD-ABLE PENS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- A fun and creative class where participants make custom beaded pens.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAPER MOSAICS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- The residents cut paper into shapes and then apply them to a board to create a colorful mosaic image.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSCRAPBOOKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- 2-3 classes- One of the most popular classes where residents are given a high quality beautiful scrapbook and then collect photos and memorabilia and cut and paste into their scrapbook. We like several classes as the participants like to add new items each week.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWIRE TREES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- A new class this year, more popular with the men that the woman as it takes a bit of strength.  Residents bring a large rock and are instructed as to how to wrap the wire to create the tree.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSTRETCHED SILK FLOWER MAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-Residents are given pre-made wire petals and then stretch material over the sire to create beautiful flowers.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEMBOSSED GREETING CARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents use embossing machines and embossing powder to make a raised image on greeting cards.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCIRCLE BASKETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents create a watercolor paper and then cut circles and assemble into a bowl or basket.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCOLLAGED WINE BOTTLES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents are given a clean wine bottle and beautiful colored tissue that has been used in the scarf makiing class and then collage the papers onto the bottles.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCRAPE PAPER FLOWERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- An easy fun class where the residents are given strips of crape paper and instructed on how to make into colorful flowers.  If given enough time we can do both the flowers and the collaged wine bottles on the same day for a slight additional cost.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWOOD BURNING COASTERS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- This is a new class this year where residents create coasters using a torch paste pen and a heat gun to generate stenciled patterns onto the wooden coasters.  Residents are advised to let us use the heat gun so there is no possibility of an accident.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDRIED FLOWER GREETING CARDS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Using real dried flowers, residents assemble the items on to cardstock and create beautiful greeting cars ready to send to friends and family.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGOLD LEAF COLLAGES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents are taught the techique of gold leaf and create beautiful small collage paintings readyy to frame.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSHELL FRAMES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Participants decorate frames with shells and optional paint to create personalized photo frames.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJAPANESE INK DRAWING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents create abstract of nature-inspired drawings using Japanese ink and brushes.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3-D COLLAGE \u0026amp; STITCHED- PAINTINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Participants create mixed-media collages using paint, needle, thread, and cut-outs, ready to be framed.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINTINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-A step-by step watercolor painting class where residents can follow a demonstration or create their own work. \u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTRODUCTION TO ACRYLIC PAINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Similar to the watercolor class, but using acrylic paint on canvas.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMIXED MEDIA PAINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents use a variety of materials such as magazines, shells, beads, to create unique mixed media art.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZEN TANGLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Participants learn and practice creating intricate Zen Tangle designs, with difficulty increasing in subsequent sessions.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTISSUE PAPER WATERCOLOR PAINTINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Using tissue paper and water, participants create beautiful watercolor like paintings. \u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eALCOHOL PAINTINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents use alcohol inks on Yupo Paper to create flowing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eabstract painting and then print on the paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eREVERSE WATERCOLORS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e-Designed for memory care patients.  Participants outline pre-painted watercolors to enhance and personalize their artwork.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eROCK PAINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents use paint-markers to decorate white-painted rocks with fun colorful designs.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLOW PAINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- A messy but fun class where residents pour and tilt paint on canvases to create abstract designs.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJEWELERY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEADED BRACELETS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Participants create custom beaded bracelets usig a variety of beads and elastic.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBEADED NECKLACES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Similar to the bracelet class, participants create necklaces using wire and applied lobster claw clasp.\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAINTED PAPER EARRINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents design mixed media art on paper that is then cut into shapes and turned into earrings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBUBBLE PENDANTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents are taught how to collage the glass bubble and apply the pendant and chain for a beautiful necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPOON PENDANTS\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003eResidents are taught how to collage the bent gold spoon and apply the pendant and chain for a beau\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003etiful necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRINTMAKING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003eGELLI PRINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents are given a Gelli Plate and taught how to apply paint and collage to create amazing prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBLOCK PRINTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Residents caarve rubber blocks and use them to create prints on paper or cardstock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEASONAL PROJECTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePAPER CHRISTMAS TREES FROM MAGAZINES AND BOOKS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Participants fold pages from magazines or books to create 3-D paper Christmas trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cbr class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSEASONAL CRAFTS, HALLOWEEN CHIRSTMAS, CHANUKAH, EASTER, VALENTINE'S DAY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e- Depending on the holiday, residents make decorations like painted menorahs, carved or collaged pumpkins or Died Easter Eggs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"editor_logo_sub\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Platinum Art Group LLC | Art Specifier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46952418574489,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0514\/0417\/7561\/files\/IMG_6515.jpg?v=1776198775","url":"https:\/\/www.platinumartgroup.com\/products\/classes","provider":"Platinum Art Group LLC | Art Specifier","version":"1.0","type":"link"}