Virtual Art Hive @Agnes

Art Hive is a creative community that draws upon the innately therapeutic nature of artmaking. Make time for yourself to recharge and get inspired! Art Hive invites you to experiment and play as you explore the artistic process. Part of Agnes’s Wellness Program, this weekly program is free and projects are designed to use materials you already have on hand. All levels of artistic experience are welcome.

This program is made possible through the generous support of the Birks Family Foundation.

Activities

9 September: Mindfulness Mandalas and Zentangles
16 September: Life’s Soundtrack
23 September: Taking Creative Risks: Roll-a-Dice Picasso Portraits
30 September: Part of Ontario’s Culture Days.
Follow in My Footsteps: Upcycled Shoes
7 October: Part of Ontario’s Culture Days.
Reflections: Found Object Relief Sculptures
14 October: Part of Ontario’s Culture Days.
Upcycled Paintbrush Portraits
21 October: Part of Ontario’s Culture Days.
Mask Making
28 October: Storytelling with Collage
4 November: Meditation Flags and Banners
11 November: Finding Your Inner Child: Sock Puppets

MATERIALS

Virtual Art Hive projects are designed to use materials you already have on hand. However, if you are interested in purchasing some additional art supplies, we recommend getting the following optional materials from a dollar store or an art store:

Printer paper
Pencil crayons or markers
Fine tipped black marker or Sharpie pen
Pencil and eraser
Scissors and tape and glue stick
Thick paper such as bond paper or recycled cardboard

*If you don’t have these supplies, we can adapt the activity to what you have.

Virtual Art Hive @Agnes

FACILITATOR

Harper Johnston, BA, B.Ed, MFA, DTATI has over thirty years of experience working as an arts educator with adults, adolescents and children. She is a professional art therapist, a play therapy intern and is currently completing the requisite hours to become a Registered Psychotherapist. Harper also worked in film for many years as a stills photographer and camera assistant. Her film work, primarily with the C.B.C. and the National Film Board, took her all over the world. Harper has received numerous arts council grants and her photography has been shown across the country. She also has work in the Canada Council’s Art Bank permanent collection. Harper is friendly and enthusiastic and is always happy when called upon to share her creative ideas and studio knowledge.

Harper has been facilitating Art Hive @Agnes since January 2019.

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