Arts & Healing
Jan Wright
Fridays, 1:00-3:00

The Arts & Healing Program focuses on adults who are experiencing mild to moderate dementia/memory loss. The Arts have been shown to have a profound and lasting impact on people of all ages, economic and cultural backgrounds. Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in learning, cognitive ability, problem-solving, critical thinking, and motor and verbal skills. The creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems, develop interpersonal skills, manage behavior, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and achieve insight.

If you know someone who could benefit from this program, please email Carla, acm@artcentermanatee.org

S1: Sep 10,17, 24, Oct 1
S2: Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5
S3: Nov 12, 19, (no Nov 26), Dec 3, 10
S4: Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
S5: Feb 4, 11, 18, (no Feb 25), Mar 4
S6: Mar 11, 18, 25, Apr 1
S7: Apr 8, 15, 22, 29

Program Information

We thank our sponsors: Bradenton Rotary Foundation, Manatee Memorial Hospital Foundation, and Blick Art Materials. THANK YOU!

Donna Carrion I-A
Fridays 10:00-4:00

This class is geared towards students who can complete basic metal working skills. Create your own designs while receiving expert advice. Topics and techniques will be discussed as needed. Form, function, creativity and craftsmanship are the focus of this student driven class. This is a great time to explore your creative path. Closed toe shoes are required for safety. This class has a lunch break.

S1: 3 wk: Sep 10, 17, 24
S2: 3 wk: Oct 1, 8, 15
S3: 4 wk: Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19
S4: 3 wk: Dec 10, 17, (no Dec 24, 31) Jan 7
S5: 3 wk: Jan 14, 21, 28
S6: 4 wk: Feb 4, 11, 18, 25
S7: 4 wk: Mar 4, 11, 18, 25
S8: 4 wk: Apr 1, 8, 16, 22

3 wk: $245 Member
$270 Future Member

4 wk: $327 Member
$352 Future Member