OATS* Out and About Town

Thanks to our wonderful tutors, the Pima County Library has invited OATS to provide drawing classes for seniors at 15 libraries throughout the city. We have expanded our offerings to include drawing with color as well as drawing from observation. We also offer classes at Armory park, El Rio and Picture Rocks Community Centers and K.A.R.E. (a support program for grandparents raising grandchildren). Our programs at retirement communities include Atria Campana del Rio and La Canada Health Care Center.

I am always looking to add new sites as I feel strongly about the value of opening up to one’s creativity at any age. We have noticed the following positive changes in seniors:

Better health. Studies show that older people with hobbies and interests have stronger immune systems and are more able to cope with stress.

Better morale. Creative efforts can make one more emotionally resilient, and better able to cope with change and loss, as well as feel more positive about life in general.

Better relationships. Creative activities enrich relationships with family and friends, and help one make new friends.

Better future. Our seniors are active and involved which makes them a good role model for younger people.

—Pat Dolan

*for our new readers, OATS = Outreach Art Tutoring for Seniors. For information about OATS, contact Pat Dolan, OATS Coordinator, seniors@thedrawingstudio.org.

OATS SITES 2010/2011

PIMA COUNTY LIBRARIES—call individual library for registration
FALL LIBRARIES: 8 weeks

Wheeler Taft Abbett

Eckstrom–Columbus

Himmel Park

Miller–Golflinks

Joyner–Green Valley

WED. 1–2:30 PM

TUES. 10:30–12 noon

WED. 12:30–2 PM

SAT. 9–10:30 AM

FRI. 1–2:30 PM

start 10/6

start 10/5

start 10/6

start 9/10

start 10/8

DRAW

COLOR

COLOR

DRAW

COLOR

WINTER LIBRARIES: 8 weeks

Nanini

Quincie Douglas

Flowing Wells

Martha Cooper

Mission

Joyner–Green Valley
4 weeks

FRI. 1–2:30 PM

THURS. 10–11:30 AM

FRI. 10:30–12 noon

TUES. 1–2:30 PM

TUES. 1–2:30 PM

FRI. 1–2:30 PM

start 1/7

start 1/13

start 1/14

start 1/11

start 1/11

start 2/4

COLOR

COLOR

DRAW 2

COLOR

DRAW

WORDS & IMAGES

SPRING LIBRARIES: 8 weeks

Wheeler Taft Abbett

Eckstrom–Columbus

Himmel Park

Miller–Golflinks

Joyner–Green Valley

WED. 1–2:30 PM

TUES. 10:30–12 noon

WED. 12:30–2 PM

SAT. 9–10:30 AM

FRI. 1–2:30 PM

start 10/6

start 10/5

start 10/6

start 9/10

start 10/8

DRAW

COLOR

COLOR

DRAW

COLOR

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

DRAW: Drawing basics
You will learn the basic language of drawing and how drawings are used to communicate what you see and feel. Through a series of simple exercises, you will learn how to observe and draw what you see.

DRAW 2: Drawing basics extended
You will deepen your ability to observe, practice drawing what you see, and communicate this visually.

COLOR: Drawing in color
Through a series of simple, fun exercises, you will learn the basics of color mixing, how colors work together to create color harmonies and how to use color for self-expression.

WORDS & IMAGES: Drawing with images and words
Explore the relationship between words and images and acquire writing and drawing skills through a series of simple yet engaging exercises. You will learn how to express yourself in both “languages.”

COMMUNITY CENTERS—call individual center for registration

Armory Park Community Center

El Rio Community Center

Picture Rocks Community Center

KARE (Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

TUES. 10–11:30 AM

WED. 9:30–11 AM

THURS. 10–11:30 AM

FRI. (NOT OPEN TO PUBLIC)

start 9/14

start TBA

start 9/16

DRAW

TBA

WATERCOLOR

RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES:

Atria Campana Del Rio (ongoing for residents)

La Cañada Care Center (ongoing for residents)

All art supplies are provided.