Irving Arts Center presents a new program of concurrent art workshops for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses and their caregivers.
While their family member or friend is participating in a separate Alzheimer’s Association art program (Memories in the Making), caregivers will have the opportunity to relax, learn and engage with activities in the visual arts, music, and more offered in our series of Creative Arts Workshops designed just for them!
The program will be offered quarterly on the third Tuesday from 10 to 11 a.m.: Jan. 15, April 16, July 16 and Oct. 15.
Memories in the Making is a signature program of the Alzheimer’s Association developed to help people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia express themselves through art. Memories in the Making painting workshops are led by trained facilitators from the Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter in partnership with Lifetime Wellness, LTD.
Creative Arts Workshops for Caregivers are led by teaching artists and other creative arts professionals. Each quarter a new art form will be explored.
The program is free, but reservations are required and space is limited. Register at https://www.eventleaf.com/memoriesinthemaking
or call 972.252.ARTS (2782).
Jan 15, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
● Memories in the Making
Painting workshop for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses led by trained facilitators with Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas-Northeast Texas Chapter in partnership with Lifetime Wellness, LTD.
●Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers -- Mixed Media Memory Quilts
Participants in the caregivers' workshop will each create a 9 x 12 inch quilt with fabric and felt, embellished with writing, beads and found objects inspired by a person, event or place that is personally significant. (Activity led by Dallas artist, VET.)
Registration is now open.
April 16, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
● Memories in the Making
Painting workshop for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses led by trained facilitators with Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas-Northeast Texas Chapter in partnership with Lifetime Wellness, LTD.
●Creative Arts Workshop – Improv for Caregivers
This class is structured to educate and support those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. Through the art of improvisation, caregivers can improve their flexibility, adaptability, listening and acceptance and learn a new roadmap to communicating and interacting with their loved one. (Workshop led by professionals from Stomping Ground Theater Company.)
Registration opens Jan. 16
July 16, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
● Memories in the Making
Painting workshop for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses led by trained facilitators with Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas-Northeast Texas Chapter in partnership with Lifetime Wellness, LTD.
●Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers – Life’s a Beach Tropical Sunset Painting
In this fun one-hour session, participants will paint their own island get-away complete with palm trees and an ocean view. (Workshop led by artist, Sheila Cunningham.)
Registration opens April 17.
October 15, 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
● Memories in the Making
Painting workshop for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia related illnesses led by trained facilitators with Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas-Northeast Texas Chapter in partnership with Lifetime Wellness, LTD.
●Creative Arts Workshop for Caregivers – Drumming
Participants will explore rhythms with various percussion instruments along with the communal joy of making music together. (Guest artist: Len Barnett, a Dallas based jazz percussionist and educator).
Registration opens July 17
Price
- FREE!
Box Office
- 972.252.2787
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