Outreach Art Tutoring for Seniors (OATS)

OATS places practicing artists in community settings (senior and neighborhood centers, libraries, assisted living facilities, small group homes, and the like) to work with seniors who can’t come to our classes at our downtown studio.

An important part of our program is exhibition as an integral part of the learning process. We feature seniors’ work in some of The Drawing Studio’s on-site gallery exhibitions as well as at various community venues.

For information about OATS, contact Pat Dolan, OATS Coordinator, seniors@thedrawingstudio.org.

Classes meet 8 consecutive weeks for 1-1/2 hours. All art supplies are provided.

Please register directly with the library offering each class.

OATS SITES 2011–2012

FALL LIBRARIES: October, November

Nanini

Eckstrom–Columbus

Miller–Golf Links

Murphy–Wilmot

Wheeler Taft
(4 WEEKS)

THURSDAY. 1:00–2:30 PM

TUESDAY 10:00–11:30 AM

SATURDAY. 9:30–11:00 AM

MONDAY 10:30 AM–12 NOON

THURSDAY 10:30 AM–12 NOON

OCT. 13, 20, 27; NOV. 3, 10, 17; DEC. 1, 12

OCT. 4, 11, 18, 25; NOV. 1, 8, 15, 29

OCT. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; NOV. 5, 12. 19

OCT. 17, 24, 31; NOV. 7, 14, 21, 28; DEC. 5

OCT. 27; NOV. 3, 10. 17

 

DRAW 2

BOOKS

COLOR

DRAW 2

COLOR Part B

WINTER LIBRARIES: January, February

Himmel Park

Flowing Wells

Mission

Joyner–Green Valley

TUESDAY. 12:00–1:30 PM

WEDNESDAY 10:00–11:30 AM

THURSDAY. 1:00–2:30 PM

THURSDAY 1:00–2:30 PM

JAN. 10, 17, 24, 31; FEB. 7, 14, 21, 28

JAN. 18, 25; FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; MAR. 7

JAN. 12, 19, 26; FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23; MAR. 1

JAN. 12, 19, 26; FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23, 28; MAR. 1

COLOR

COLOR

COLOR

BOOKS

SPRING LIBRARIES: March, April

Wheeler Taft Abbett

Quincie Douglas

Dusenberry–River

Dewhirst–Catalina

THURSDAY. 10:30 AM–12:00 NOON

THURSDAY 10:00–11:30 AM

THURSDAY. 12:00–1:30 PM

THURSDAY 10:30 AM–12:00 NOON

FEB. 16, 23; MAR. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; APR. 5

MAR. 15, 22, 29; APR. 5, 12, 19, 26; MAY 3

MAR. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; APR. 5, 12, 1

MAR. 15, 22, 29; APR. 5, 12, 19, 26; MAY 3

DRAW 1

DRAW 1

COLOR

DRAW 1 & 2

DRAW 1: Learn how to draw from observation

DRAW 2: Practice using your drawing skilss to create interesting compositions

COLOR: Learn color basics with drawing

BOOKS: Tell A Story, Show A Story — Create your own handmade books combining words, drawings, photos and collage

drawing the class

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.

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