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Creative Aging Workshop

Mindful creative visual arts learning for older adults

Presented by Hillsborough branch librarian Jen Sulligan

Creative aging programs honor older adults as creative and social learners. Skills-based arts learning, in a socially supportive environment, yields multiple benefits for older learners—not the least of which is its intrinsic value in reducing social isolation. There is great potential in older adulthood, as it is a time to grow, reflect, and make meaning. Let's celebrate this wonderful, dynamic, creative stage of life! A different visual arts technique or medium will be explored during each Creative Aging Workshop session. Sometimes we will learn about artists or art movements as well. 

Supplies: All supplies will be provided by the library, no need to bring your own. Also, creating art can be messy, so please keep that in mind when choosing the clothing you will wear to the program. 

Schedule: Be sure to register for each date you wish to attend. 

June 5: Jean-Michel Basquiat and Neo-Expressionism (to celebrate Pride and Caribbean-American Heritage Month)

July 10: Painting Luscious Treats àla Wayne Thiebauld (to celebrate the Summer Reading theme "All Together Now)

August 7: Botanical Art and Anna Atkins (watercolors and ink)

About the instructor: Jen Sulligan earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The College Of New Jersey with concentrations in studio art, art education, and art therapy. She also holds an the Educational Services certificate from the New Jersey Department of Education.

Please read the below statement and give your consent in the question below. 

"I am in good physical condition and am able to participate in physical activities. I understand and freely and knowingly assume the risks inherent in the participation of physical activities, and as with all physical activities, recognize that there is an element of risk involved.

If there are any issues that will affect participation in this event or if a special accommodation needs to be made, I will contact the library at least one week prior to the event.

I do hereby waive, release and hold harmless the Somerset County Library System, its officers, sponsors, supervisors and representatives for any injury that may be suffered by me in the normal course of participation in this program and the activities incidental thereto, whether the result of negligence or any other cause."

Will you need a special accommodation (including food allergy if applicable to the program)? If so, please contact the library and provide at least two weeks notice prior to the event date and the library will make every effort to honor all requests. Thereafter, requests will still be considered and may have less of a chance of being honored.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Health & Wellness | Crafts & Hobbies | Arts & Culture |

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Hillsborough branch

hillsborough@sclibnj.org
Phone: 908-458-8420

Hours
Mon, Sep 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 01 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Canceled
Wed, Sep 27, 6:15pm - 7:45pm

Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room A

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Program Room AB

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Fri, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Room

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Mon, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mon, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Mon, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room AB

Tue, Oct 03, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 04, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Canceled
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Thu, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Program Room AB

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Fri, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

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Fri, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Fri, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room

Sat, Oct 07, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Room

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Mon, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mon, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Mon, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB

Canceled
Tue, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB
This event is full

Canceled
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Canceled
Fri, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Fri, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room AB

Sat, Oct 14, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Room

Canceled
Mon, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mon, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB

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Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Tue, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB

Canceled
Tue, Oct 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room
Registration is now closed

Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room

Wed, Oct 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room AB

Canceled
Thu, Oct 19, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room AB
Registration opens Thursday, September 28 2023 at 10:00am

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room AB
Registration opens Friday, September 29 2023 at 9:00am

Fri, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hillsborough Township Front Multipurpose Room

Fri, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room

Sat, Oct 21, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Children's Room

Canceled
Mon, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am

Mon, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Canceled
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 10:20am

Tue, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Program Room AB

Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 7:30pm
Children's Room

Wed, Oct 25, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Program Room A

Canceled
Thu, Oct 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Canceled
Fri, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am