“Artful Afternoons” is an interactive art appreciation and art making program for ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS, with a new theme each time! No charge, all are welcome! Please RSVP to Tracy Schneider at 617-959-4928 or Tracys120@yahoo.com.
March 7 – Artist appreciation: Jozef Israels
Led by Michelle Marram
A Jewish artist born in Groningen, Netherlands, Israels was one of the leading painters of the Hague School. He painted historical and everyday genre themes including landscapes, biblical characters, and his own contemporary observations of Jewish and Dutch scenes. MATERIALS needed for optional art project following the program: paper, pencil, eraser, colored pencils or crayons.
Michele Marram (M.A., M.L.S.) is a research librarian and art educator who leads interactive Artist Workshops for multiple ages. Through her presentations and hands-on workshops attendees explore both the historical context and style of the subject’s life and creative works.
April 4 – Berthe Morisot
Led by Carolyn Melbye
Berthe Morisot (1841-1895) was a French female Impressionist painter who recently has been of greater interest among art historians and art appreciators for her innovations in painting. Born to a wealthy family, she could afford art school and training at the Louvre in Paris. Her outdoor paintings capture people in leisurely activities as well as floral paintings in which you can almost ‘smell the roses.’ Join us to learn about Morisot and enjoy several of her paintings.
Carolyn Melbye has a BFA with a concentration in ceramics. After college she worked in the art collections field. A few years later, she became aware of the power of art to heal, and pursued her MA in expressive arts therapies. She counsels primarily adults and older adults, creates artwork for self-expression, and presents on art history. Carolyn is passionate about sharing her interests in looking at art, and exploring how it can more deeply connect us to our past, to others, and ourselves.
Sponsored by the Agress Family in Memory of Al & Trudy Agress
