This community driven program is facilitated by a dedicated team of volunteers aged 55 and up who use their passion for art to build connections, foster conversation, and support wellness.
Through a series of workshops our volunteers encourage creative aging and offer hands-on learning experiences for the 55+ community. Inspired by KWAG's ongoing exhibitions, these workshops are designed to accommodate all skill levels so join us as a beginner, or as someone with years of experience. Past workshops have explored collage, assemblage, printmaking, weaving, and watercolour.
Create & Connect will be offered in-person at local community centres, adult living centres, libraries and long-term care homes throughout Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge, or virtually from the comfort of home over Zoom.
Past workshops have explored materials and techniques in watercolour, Gelli-Plate printmaking, decoupage, journal binding, and chigiri-e (torn paper) inspired art.
“This program is so wonderful. It gives back to the people in the community. It also gives back to me as a volunteer. There is something great about being in a room with people who are creating and connecting. I am not an artist, although I do love all things art – painting, sculpture, sketching, etc., and this program brings it all.” - Create and Connect volunteer.
Contact:
Reach out to Hannah Braithwaite, Program Lead, Community Engagement & Learning at hbraithwaite@kwag.on.ca
Upcoming workshops:
Create & Connect
Tuesday, 10 March, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Forest Heights KPL
Free, Please register
Join KWAG staff and volunteers in a workshop inspired by the Gallery's current exhibition, Land Bodies, Decomposing Mass. The art project invites participants to reflect on the environment around them, creating and sharing stories through watercolour and collage. Using colourful paints, paper, drawing materials, and collage materials allows artists of all levels and abilities to develop new skills and express themselves creatively.
This FREE workshop for adults 55+ welcomes all levels of creativity, whether you're an experienced painter or totally new to the medium.
Funded by:
Sponsored by:
The Village of Winston Park (Kitchener) and The Village at University Gates (Waterloo).
