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Cultivating connections to help seniors and people with disabilities age and thrive at home.

Cultivating connections to help seniors and people with disabilities age and thrive at home.

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Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago (Virtual)

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A true piece of art is concerned not only with technique but also and more importantly with self-expression. In this class, we will emphasize individual creativity. The participants will explore their personal world in order to create a body of work that is unique. During class, we will also cover all technical aspects of drawing and painting that may arise. These may include:

– Basic concepts of perspective, shadowing, light to dark tones, composition
– Basic pencil techniques
– Drawing still life
– Watercolor: materials and techniques
– Acrylic: materials and techniques

Bring samples of artwork you have done before!

Materials List:  Colored pencils, Pencil sharpener, Cotton balls, Paper
Optional Materials: Watercolor paint, Acrylic paint, Brushes, Rag (a piece of cloth), Watercolor paper, Canvas

About the Teacher: Santiago Gervasi holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has shown his artwork both nationally and abroad. Santiago has been teaching art for almost two decades and has concentrated during the last decade on teaching art in senior communities throughout the Bay Area.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago (Virtual)

by

A true piece of art is concerned not only with technique but also and more importantly with self-expression. In this class, we will emphasize individual creativity. The participants will explore their personal world in order to create a body of work that is unique. During class, we will also cover all technical aspects of drawing and painting that may arise. These may include:

– Basic concepts of perspective, shadowing, light to dark tones, composition
– Basic pencil techniques
– Drawing still life
– Watercolor: materials and techniques
– Acrylic: materials and techniques

Bring samples of artwork you have done before!

Materials List:  Colored pencils, Pencil sharpener, Cotton balls, Paper
Optional Materials: Watercolor paint, Acrylic paint, Brushes, Rag (a piece of cloth), Watercolor paper, Canvas

About the Teacher: Santiago Gervasi holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has shown his artwork both nationally and abroad. Santiago has been teaching art for almost two decades and has concentrated during the last decade on teaching art in senior communities throughout the Bay Area.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago (Virtual)

by

A true piece of art is concerned not only with technique but also and more importantly with self-expression. In this class, we will emphasize individual creativity. The participants will explore their personal world in order to create a body of work that is unique. During class, we will also cover all technical aspects of drawing and painting that may arise. These may include:

– Basic concepts of perspective, shadowing, light to dark tones, composition
– Basic pencil techniques
– Drawing still life
– Watercolor: materials and techniques
– Acrylic: materials and techniques

Bring samples of artwork you have done before!

Materials List:  Colored pencils, Pencil sharpener, Cotton balls, Paper
Optional Materials: Watercolor paint, Acrylic paint, Brushes, Rag (a piece of cloth), Watercolor paper, Canvas

About the Teacher: Santiago Gervasi holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has shown his artwork both nationally and abroad. Santiago has been teaching art for almost two decades and has concentrated during the last decade on teaching art in senior communities throughout the Bay Area.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Senior Beat Conversations: Show & Tell DIY (handmade) Holiday Gifts (Virtual)

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One of the ways to save money over the holiday gift-giving period is to DIY (Do It Yourself). It’s also a charming way to show that you care enough to spend time crafting something beautiful for friends, relatives, children, nieces or nephews. North Beach artist and tour guide Blandina Farley will share her holiday postcards and Senior Beat staff and friends will show some of the gift items they’ve made. We’ll also provide links to plenty of other, easy to do, homemade gift ideas.

Please join us and show off your hand-crafted gift items – holiday or otherwise.

Senior Beat Conversations are held the fourth Wednesday of every month, from 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. The San Francisco Senior Beat is an online magazine profiling the experiences and sharing the voices of San Francisco’s population of adults 50 and over.

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

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Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Elements of Art: The Importance of Composition (Virtual)

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Join local artist d’Arci Bruno to learn all about the importance of composition.

Composition is the term used to describe the arrangement of the visual elements in a painting or other artwork. It is how the elements of art and design —line, shape, color, value, texture, form, and space—are organized or composed according to the principles of art and design —balance, contrast, emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, unity/variety—and other elements of composition, to give the painting structure and convey the intent of the artist.

For this class you will need: Several sheets of blank paper and a pencil. Feel free to just listen in and take notes, or work on your own projects while we chat!

Class Outline and Materials List: The Importance of Composition

Questions? Email d’Arci at drivebypie@gmail.com

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join.
Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago (Virtual)

by

A true piece of art is concerned not only with technique but also and more importantly with self-expression. In this class, we will emphasize individual creativity. The participants will explore their personal world in order to create a body of work that is unique. During class, we will also cover all technical aspects of drawing and painting that may arise. These may include:

– Basic concepts of perspective, shadowing, light to dark tones, composition
– Basic pencil techniques
– Drawing still life
– Watercolor: materials and techniques
– Acrylic: materials and techniques

Bring samples of artwork you have done before!

Materials List:  Colored pencils, Pencil sharpener, Cotton balls, Paper
Optional Materials: Watercolor paint, Acrylic paint, Brushes, Rag (a piece of cloth), Watercolor paper, Canvas

About the Teacher: Santiago Gervasi holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has shown his artwork both nationally and abroad. Santiago has been teaching art for almost two decades and has concentrated during the last decade on teaching art in senior communities throughout the Bay Area.

HOW TO JOIN THE CLASS:

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll-free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time. The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Continuous Line Drawing Game (Virtual)

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Join local artist d’Arci Bruno to learn how to explore the fascinating role that lines play in art.

Lines create shapes, spaces, and movement. A continuous line drawing has only one starting point and one ending point throughout an entire composition. Lines are one-dimensional and can vary in width, direction, and length. Lines are marks moving in a space between two points whereby a viewer can visualize the stroke, movement, direction and intention based on how the line is oriented. Come learn all about the importance of lines!

For this class you will need:
–  Pen/Pencil/Marker/crayon
–  Paper/sketchpad

Object/subject to draw:
–  Still life, magazine image/face, family photograph, your own hand or foot, animal or pet, shoes, furniture, house plant, car, toy, other…

Class Outline and Materials List:
Oct6-20_Let’s Make Stuff! #8 Continuous Line Drawing

Here are some links about Lines to get you ready for game day:

Questions? Email d’Arci at drivebypie@gmail.com.

Artworks above by Christiane Spangsberg

Next Let’s Make Stuff event: 10/20 at 11:15am, Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Elements of Art: The Importance of Composition.
Details here: https://sfcommunityliving.org/event/lms-darci-elements-of-art-importance-of-composition/

 

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago (Virtual)

by

A true piece of art is concerned not only with technique, but also and more importantly with self-expression. In this class we will emphasize individual creativity. The participants will explore their personal world in order to create a body of work that is unique. During class we will also cover all technical aspects of drawing and painting that may arise. These may include:
– Basic concepts of perspective, shadowing, light to dark tones, composition
– Basic pencil techniques
– Drawing still life
– Watercolor: materials and techniques
– Acrylic: materials and techniques

Bring samples of artwork you have done before!

Materials List:
– Colored pencils
– Pencil sharpener
– Cotton balls
– Paper

Optional Materials:
– Watercolor paint
– Acrylic paint
– Brushes
– Rag (piece of cloth)
– Watercolor paper
– Canvas

About the Teacher: Santiago Gervasi holds a BFA from the San Francisco Art Institute and an MFA from the California College of Arts and Crafts. He has shown his artwork both nationally and abroad. Santiago has been teaching art for almost two decades, and has concentrated during the last decade on teaching art in senior communities throughout the Bay Area.

Next Art with Elders event: 10/15 at 11:15am,  Art with Elders: Painting and Drawing with Santiago
Details here: https://sfcommunityliving.org/event/awe-painting-drawing-santiago-10-15/

 

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.

let’s make stuff

Let’s Make Stuff with d’Arci: Torn Paper Landscapes (Virtual)

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Get out your old magazines, watercolor paints, paper and glue and let’s rip it up!!! Find a photo of your favorite relaxing summer holiday spot or make one up in your imagination. Torn paper edges help give these colorful landscapes an organic and natural feel. A fun and easy project that will bring you hours of enjoyment – a great project for the kids too!

For this class you will need: Watercolor paints, two jars of water for painting, and a couple of brushes. Blow-dryer for quick drying. Scissors for those little fiddly bits! Glue stick, Yes Paste, Mod Podge or other glue of your choice. Watercolor paper, drawing paper or other suitable paper for painting on and a surface to build your collage on such as a clean piece of paper, cardboard, canvas board etc. **You can also use magazines, colored paper, newspaper, patterned paper, textured paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper or a mix of it all to make collages.

 

Join us to learn how to use Zoom — a video conferencing application that is allowing us to connect in these unprecedented times. Our staff will help you learn how to use Zoom on your computer, tablet, or even your smartphone, and they can teach you all the great features to make you Zoom savvy!

To join by phone, dial 888-475-4499 (toll free) or 669-900-6833 (local).
Enter Meeting ID: 865 6747 4200, then press # twice.

To join with video, click this link: https://zoom.us/j/86567474200 to register and join. Wait in the “waiting room” until the activity is ready to start.

To create a friendly environment and minimize interruptions, we will close the activity to new participants 15 minutes after the start time.

The above link will work on your tablet or your computer. You’ll be prompted to download a Zoom app the first time you use Zoom. If you’re using a PC or Mac, you can join from your web browser without using the Zoom software.