Art and Wisdom painting classes are fun, entertaining, and informative. No Experience is necessary! You will be guided step by step through the process of completing a beautiful painting, and walk away with the secrets of creating visually impactful compositions. Fascinating facts about the featured artist are revealed as well as the nature of creativity.

Art and Wisdom provides all of the supplies that you need: canvas, brushes, paint, easels, and aprons. All that you need is a thirst for creativity and a passion for a good time!

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Comments from Art and Wisdom students:

“ I didn’t know that painting could be so much fun and easy to do” Larra R.

“Debra made the whole experience enjoyable. I love my painting!” Joanne K.

“Being guided through the steps to complete the painting made me feel confident. I loved her interesting facts regarding various artists and creativity. I can’t wait for the next class. “  

Thomas K.

The Wisdom of Doing Art:

Research shows that the practice of doing art helps people to “think outside of the box” and to become creative problem solvers. Creating art calms the mind and opens one to using the mind more intelligently.

Much research has been done on the creative process, flow, and “thinking outside of the box”. A research study, from Harvard University, Project Zero, identified “8 Studio Habits of Mind” that artists use while working in their studios to create art.

The findings of the Harvard study show that the  “Studio Habits of Mind” that artists use in their studios are the same thought processes that all creative types of people utilize to come up with solutions to problems and to uncover new ideas.  Scientists use these thought processes while searching for new scientific discoveries in the lab.  Inventors, writers, poets, innovative business leaders, musicians, composers, choreographers, filmmakers, and engineers all use those same thought processes.  People like Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison, Mozart, Madam Currie, Matisse, Anne Lamott, George Sand, are examples of people who have used their creative minds to the fullest.  

“8 Studio Habits of Mind”, Identified by research project from Harvard University:

Observe, Envision, Reflect, Stretch and Explore, Express, Engage and Persist, Understanding Community

Ted Talk by Cindy Foley: Art and developing a creative mind: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcFRfJb2ONk

Each Art and Wisdom class will help you to develop the creative side of your brain.

Remember, not only is art fun, entertaining, and enjoyable, but art makes you smart!