Free Art Classes- For Seniors with Memory Loss

Join us for a special art class for seniors experiencing memory loss and their caregivers. In this FREE class, offered by the Hallberg Center for the Arts in partnership with the YMCA, participants will create art side by side. Thanks to a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, both will have the opportunity to make their own artwork, build creativity, and strengthen their bond while creating lasting memories.

Join us in July for a fun acrylic painting class where we’ll create lovely lilacs! Using various painting tools and techniques, we’ll bring these beautiful flowers to life. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, you'll leave with a bright, unique painting!

The class is scheduled for two hours, but participants can leave whenever they feel finished. Instruction is designed to be easy to follow steps, with suggestions about how participants can use the materials. We have multiple instructors who will walk around to assist pairs when needed and offer encouragement.

If you have any questions or concerns, please ZW1haWxzdXJlbGxlIHwgd3lvbWluZ2NyZWF0aXZlYXJ0cyAhIG9yZ29y call 763-202-1397

Do both the person experiencing memory loss AND the caregiver get to make their own art?

Yes! we designed this class to be for both participants to make their own artwork. We want to encourage relationship building and help resist caregiver burn out. We hope that making both people a priority will help with this!

What about Parking? The YMCA has FREE parking in their main lot.

Cost: FREE - This class was paid for by a grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board. But please consider becoming a member to support more programming like this!

Date and Time: Wednesday July 29th, 10am-12pm

Where: Forest Lake YMCA, 19845 Forest Road North Forest Lake, MN 55025

Instructor: Surelle Strike

Also check out other Arts events in Forest Lake, Workshops in Forest Lake, Fine Arts events in Forest Lake.