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Have you ever wanted to draw the perfect picture of your child, grandchild, husband, wife, mother, father, or sibling but are too nervous to try? Have no fear! Valelrie is here!

Valerie will teach you the skills needed to not be afraid to draw! She will teach you step-by-step how to draw a portrait of someone you do not know. After she teaches you the skills you need, you can start on your own drawing.

All supplies included!

This class is a pre-requisite to the Oil People Portrait class coming in October.

Who:
Adults and Teens Ages 13+

When:
Thursday Evenings
May 23rd, June 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
6:30 – 8:30 pm

Where:
The Artist’s Retreat
115 South 11th Street
Collinsville, Oklahoma 74021

Drawing is very cathartic and calming. It can help with anxiety, stress and even depression. It also boosts confidence and self-esteem. Art is also known to improve resilience, reasoning and even memory in older adults.

Art Business News wrote, “Several studies have highlighted art classes link the aesthetic sense to a notable increase in the generally positive mood of people. It improves their physical and psychological well-being. Offering students the opportunity to create art allows them to access their need to express themselves. Art helps reduce stress, improve memory, and develop a sense of being connected to the world around us.”

We have many art examples to choose from to use for inspiration or you can choose your own examples from the internet.

Drawing Classes

You’re never too old to learn to paint or draw. Older adults can even experience changes in their verbal communication ability or find difficulty expressing themselves. One of the benefits of painting and sketching is that it offers older adults alternative methods of expressing their emotions and thoughts through their artwork.

Also, self-expression can allow older people to be more social with their caregivers, relatives, and loved ones. Art classes with other adults promotes friendships and expressing their minds through painting may even unlock a hidden passion.