Art For Lunch

09/12/2017

It's never too early to start thinking about holiday parties!

School is back in session, summer vacations are a fading memory, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. Yes, it can be hard to accept, but the

09/21/2016

Here's a current article on how important it is to include fun in team-building activities at work:

http://www.eremedia.com/tlnt/team-building-activities-arent-just-for-fun-even-when-they-are-fun/

Art for Lunch is an excellent source for such strong team-building activities. Check it out at www.artforlunch.com.

Companies and employees are increasingly focused on finding a healthy work-life balance, but that doesn't mean the two need to be entirely separated. We spend the majority of our days in the workplace, which means we spend a majority of our days with our coworkers, and it turns out, we're happier if...

05/12/2016

In case you missed it, check out my recent blog about the importance of art-making titled "Creativity: The Essential Element in Communication, Professional Development, and Growth." http://catdc.org/2016/02/creativity-the-essential-element-in-communication-professional-development-and-growth/

Robust communication among people of diverse backgrounds and work styles leads to progressive solutions and conversations. Art is a highly effective tool in such communication. Cutting across racial, social, educational, and economic barriers, art describes and interprets culture and civilization an...

02/25/2016

Due to recent reports of a venture capital funding slowdown and quiet rumblings about the fading sparkle around the technology sector’s halo, analysts now advise companies to take a more practical and budget-friendly approach to employee perks and team-building activities. Given this chilling funding climate, tech analyst Jonathan Cheung recently declared: “It means an end to some of the perks that many tech companies have become accustomed to in recent years. It’s time to be responsible.”

Luckily, human resource professionals and activity planners need not despair! Recently featured in San Francisco’s 7x7 magazine, Art for Lunch provides a fun team activity that won’t overextend your company’s budget.

Provided on-site in 60 minutes or less, Art For Lunch workshops offer a range of techniques and styles customized for your team. All materials are included in the cost and furnished hassle-free.

Plus, the activity is fun with a purpose. Art-making ideas can be inspired by your team’s project focus or your company’s mission and values. The art piece created can serve as an illustration of goals and strategies, or just about anything you want to communicate as a team. Participants can make one single, special piece for as a personal keepsake or the group can make a combined piece as a memento of their time working together.

No artistic experience is required and any technique can be used, from collage to photo lift, to whatever makes your group smile—see examples on the Art for Lunch website.

Interested in learning more? Contact me and let's talk about how your next group session can be one-of-a-kind and budget-friendly.

Image credit: Business concepts collage / CanstockPhoto.com

02/03/2016

Looking for a fun activity for Valentine's Day? Consider our card-making workshop!

It's that time of year again, and whether you're planning a potluck for coworkers or a party for friends, you're never too old for Valentine's Day cards. In this hyper digital age, nothing is more

01/13/2016

Thanks to 7x7 for mentioning Art for Lunch as a way to have fun on a work day! http://www.7x7.com/culture/dance-morning-make-art-lunch-6-tech-free-ways-have-fun-work-day

7x7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s daily go-to for the best restaurants, shops, cocktails, live music, weekend happenings and more.

12/18/2015

The California Education Partners group had a great ART FOR LUNCH session on Dec. 14. They created individual photo transfers that illustrate the mission and focus of their work. Those transfers will be assembled into a larger work that will then hang in their office. Good times with colleagues and beautiful work!

12/13/2015

Terrific session of making art as part of a holiday celebration for NorthBay Health Advantage yesterday. A happy group of people applaud each other's beautiful creations and work together to learn the process.

12/08/2015

Please check out my latest blog post:








https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/looking-some-last-minute-party-ideas-holiday-season-prudy-kohler?trk=prof-post

Prudy KohlerWorkshop leader for team development and founder of ART FOR LUNCHFollowUnfollowFollowingLoadingLooking for some last-minute party ideas for the holiday season?Dec 8, 20157 views0 Likes0 CommentsShare on LinkedInShare on FacebookShare on Twitter Another year is wrapping up faster than you…

08/13/2015

Great staff development event this week at the May and Stanley Smith Charitable Trust. Participants made beautiful emulsion transfer prints that will be combined into a larger collage representing the organization's values and illustrating its grant making work.

05/31/2015

Hard to believe that summer's nearly here. Isn't it time to think about a fun summer activity for your staff? Or entertainment for a summer gathering at your home or a birthday party? And--looking ahead to the fall (which will also be here before we know it)--isn't it time to start thinking about autumn staff retreats, meetings, etc. and fostering team development? ART FOR LUNCH can make all of these events much more successful and memorable. Check out our website, www.artforlunch.com, for more information.

Hands-on art workshops for groups in the San Francisco Bay Area

04/23/2015

What a great time with the Gap Supply Chain HR team yesterday!We did photo transfers related to the theme of "hopes for the team going forward." Great people who got to know each other better as they made art together.