Spring Summer 2024

SIP & PAINT | 50+ YRS The Forum at Knightsbridge

BEYOND THE PEN: CALLIGRAPHY LAYOUT WORKSHOP | 50+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa Italic calligraphy is the most recognizable form of formal calligraphic lettering. The instructor is a member of the Calligraphy Guild of Columbus and the Association of Calligraphic Artists. You learn spacing and sizing for invitations, quotes and greeting cards. Attendees should have previous experience. However, beginners are welcome to attend. Bring your favorite calligraphy pens and calligraphy practice pad. A supply list is provided as an attachment to your emailed receipt. 552124 A Noon-3 pm W 6/26 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $20 NESTING BIRD BALL | 50+ YRS Mary Ellen Armentrout Stuff a round willow ball with cotton, alpaca, colorful thread and fabric scraps. Hang on your favorite tree in springtime to provide nesting materials for neighborhood birds. This project can be refilled each year. All supplies and materials are included. 552102 A 10:30 am-Noon W 8/7 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $7 LOG CABIN QUILTED SQUARE | 50+ YRS Mary Ellen Armentrout Learn the basics of design and construction of the log cabin pattern. Machine quilt a 12” square filled with batting and backing. Design your own pattern from various colored and patterned precut fabric strips. All supplies provided. Some hand sewing. Bring your own machine and be familiar with its operation. Some ironing involved. 552100 A 1-4 pm W 8/7 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $25

Join The Forum at Knightsbridge for a take home canvas of your creation. Painting or creating experience not required. We provide all you need, including an outline with instructions and something to sip on while you paint! 552105 A 2-3 pm W 4/24 552105 B 2-3 pm W 7/17 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 105 $5 ART HEALTHY | 50+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa Kathy Lamancusa, a certified art therapist, shares the benefits of incorporating art into our lives as seniors. While the research is well-documented, how does this actually work in the body? Each week of this course you learn about aspects of aging that can be slowed or reversed with art activities, then you complete an art project that can enhance your life. Some of the areas explored include: -Improved cognitive function through stimulation of the senses, making it easier to form quick neural connections in the brain that may have slowed down due to aging. -Reduced feelings of depression, stress, and anxiety, by diverting focus to something productive and providing an outlet for suppressed emotions. -Improved function in limbs and joints, by enhancing motor skills and blood flow, improving muscle coordination and dexterity. -Enhanced self-expression and communication, caused by physical or mental slowdowns allowing healing from loss or grief in their own time. -Reduced suffering from disorders and symptoms, such as chronic pain due to joint problems, such as arthritis and inflammation. -Improved memory from diseases such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, by helping one to remember forgotten memories about old times and loved ones. 552128 A 10-11 am Th 4/25-5/23 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $55 O 5 sessions BRUSH LETTERING | 50+ YRS Kathy Lamancusa Learn the art of creating beautiful letters with easy-to-use brush markers. Taught by a member of the Calligraphy Guild of Columbus and the Association of Calligraphic Artists. We draw strokes and shapes that we then mindfully connect to make letters and words. Brush lettering is one of the most popular casual styles of lettering today and can be used for invitations, signs, quotes and inspirational content. No experience needed. A supply list is emailed as an attachment with your receipt. 552126 A Noon-1:30 pm M 4/29-5/13 Senior Center Bldg 1, Rm 104 $30 O 3 sessions

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