At Portofino Villas in Pomona, Art with Matt is a dynamic class introducing residents to an array of art techniques and media while encouraging their own creative potential.
Projects:
- Exploring watercolor and mixed media.
- Chinese Sumi Ink Painting and collage.
- Monoprinting: a form of printmaking in which students ink plates with brayers, create designs, and then run editions of their designs.
Instructor Matt McMillon notes: My students seemed very excited to be making art. All have been eager to learn and are very pleasant to work with. Each week I asked students what they wanted to work on and tailored my lesson plans around their interests. What made me most proud was when my students took their work with them and stated that they were going to display it in their homes. There were several students who had no prior experience making art and genuinely seemed to enjoy themselves in class. That also made me proud. Watching the artistic development of returning students is highly rewarding.
Watercolors, Chinese Sumi Ink paintings, and Monoprints!
~ Alma Wright, Regional Programs Director
EngAGE offers a variety of classes, workshops, and special programs at each
of our communities. These posts highlight just a small sample.
