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Art Classes and Workshops
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ART FOR EVERYONE WITH DOROTHY BABBAGE
As a former grade school teacher, Dorothy Babbage loves working with people and is amazed by their creativity and versatility. The best part of an art class is the laughing, talking, and sharing of life experiences, in addition to skills building. Every project presents an opportunity to reminisce about the past or to share a memory while discovering a new technique. This quarter, residents will create seasonal projects, such as spring decorations for your entryway, nature-inspired paintings, and modern paint-marker designs. Dorothy says, “Working at ASRH has been a wonderful addition to my life. I would love to have you join us. You don’t have to be an expert, just be willing to try something new.”
ARTIST TALK AND PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP
In celebration of National Photography Month in May, Angela Swan, the Director of Life Enrichment at All Seasons Ann Arbor, will give an Artist Talk about her diverse career as a photographer and community-builder, answer your questions about photography, then set up a fun and engaging portrait shoot. In 2020, she received her Masters of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. She adapts artmaking to include all abilities, even those that don’t feel creative or who face physical or cognitive challenges.
COMMUNITY SERVICE ART PROGRAMS
This quarter we’ll establish our relationship with Meals on Wheels, which seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity for homebound adults who are frail, medically compromised, or have a short-or long-term disability that impacts their ability to shop and prepare complete, nutritious meals. The residents of All Seasons Rochester Hills will create cards of encouragement, inspired by the Japanese art Etegami, and cheerful decorations that were delivered with each meal!
SUMMER SIGNATURE MUSIC EVENTS
FLAMENCO DUO
JULY 16 @ 6:30 PM
Lisa Montes is Michigan’s most prominent flamenco teacher and performer. Lisa Montes began studying and performing Spanish dancing at the age of seven with her grandmother, Dame Maria del Carmen. She is highly trained in the classical, regional and Flamenco dances of Spain. Some highlights of her career include dancing with the Michigan Opera Theater and with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. She will be accompanied by Sean Blackman, the award-winning world music guitarist, composer and producer. They will deliver an array of Spanish Flamenco songs and while also sharing the history of the dance and chosen repertoire.
Don't miss out on celebrating International Blues Music Day!
The Smoke Jones Detroit Band is a premier Blues, Jazz, Soul, and R&B band. Consummate performer Alfred “Smoke” Jones has had the honor of singing with world-renowned music greats. He’s been nominated for multiple Detroit Music Awards, including with Bobby Murray for the song "Sooner Come Later" for Outstanding Blues Recording. The band has played with jazz greats David Kocbus, Mike Stach, and more, and recently played at the televised Detroit Ford Fireworks Special. Don’t miss Smoke Jones and his hot blues band!
