Connection through Creativity - Intergenerational Art Project for Seniors

Connection through Creativity - Intergenerational Art Project for Seniors

Ashfield LibraryAshfield, NSW
Wednesday, Apr 15 at 10 am to Friday, May 15 at 12:30 pm
Overview

5-week series of intergenerational painting workshops for seniors.

Under the guidance of your art teacher, you will create a stunning artwork alongside your partner. Inspired, strong intergenerational friendships will be nurtured as participants explore their creativity. You will leave with a beautiful painting each week.

Please book in for each session you can attend in the 5-week series. Spots are limited. You may book for all 5 sessions.

Programs run 10.00am -12.30pm on Wednesday 15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May and 15th May.

For 60-year-old people and over.

They will be partnered with a young participant from Australian Catholic University provided by Good Neighbours Australia.

Explore art resources in the Inner West Libraries collections.

We may take photographs of the facilitators and the participants at this event. Read here for more details.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

GOOD NEIGHBOURS AUSTRALIA continues to keep the community’s best interests at heart with their Intergenerational Art Project. Previously, seniors and young adults from the multicultural community were brought together during weekly art classes to promote emotional wellbeing and build social cohesion.

ABOUT THE VENUE:

ASHFIELD LIBRARY is accessible via a lift from street level.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.

5-week series of intergenerational painting workshops for seniors.

Under the guidance of your art teacher, you will create a stunning artwork alongside your partner. Inspired, strong intergenerational friendships will be nurtured as participants explore their creativity. You will leave with a beautiful painting each week.

Please book in for each session you can attend in the 5-week series. Spots are limited. You may book for all 5 sessions.

Programs run 10.00am -12.30pm on Wednesday 15th April, 22nd April, 29th April, 6th May and 15th May.

For 60-year-old people and over.

They will be partnered with a young participant from Australian Catholic University provided by Good Neighbours Australia.

Explore art resources in the Inner West Libraries collections.

We may take photographs of the facilitators and the participants at this event. Read here for more details.

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR:

GOOD NEIGHBOURS AUSTRALIA continues to keep the community’s best interests at heart with their Intergenerational Art Project. Previously, seniors and young adults from the multicultural community were brought together during weekly art classes to promote emotional wellbeing and build social cohesion.

ABOUT THE VENUE:

ASHFIELD LIBRARY is accessible via a lift from street level.

If you have any access or support requirements in order to participate fully, please let us know in the booking order form to ensure that we can arrange any reasonable adjustments.

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Highlights

  • 30 days 2 hours
  • In-person

Location

Ashfield Library

260 Liverpool Road

#Level 3 Ashfield, NSW 2131

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