Artwork by Julie Mader

06/05/2026

Class was all a-flutter yesterday over the butterfly project 🦋🐛🦋. The Art Peeps of Chapel Ridge (Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc.) explored printmaking using scratch foam and markers.
My favorite part was the gasp and look of surprise that came after rubbing the plate and the reveal of the print.

06/05/2026

I'm considering a free Lunch & Learn on simple art techniques that work well with older adults and mixed abilities.

Activity Directors, Life Enrichment Professionals and Recreation Staff - Would this be helpful in your setting?

06/02/2026

Liberty Bell Painting Lesson for older Adults - Field tested with older adults ages 75-96 in assisted living, skilled care and memory support communities is now available. Step-by-step guidance and Easy-Peasy project cleanup.
Leader guide, resident handout, classroom setup, project prep, bell anatomy and more. Find it here:

Field-tested Liberty Bell art lesson for older adults. Includes flexible handouts, instructor guides, and mixed-ability support for care communities.

05/27/2026

Great fun this morning with monoprinting at Ridgway Senior Junction!

05/21/2026

I'm so excited about the "Make Your Own Art Gallery" page that I made to use in next week's class! I'll share the stamp catalogs and student packs from Mystic Stamp Company with the Art Peeps at Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc. They can explore their stamp packs and then display their 8 favorite stamps! 😁

05/09/2026

It's backporch sketching season! My favorite ✨🫟✒️🌸

05/08/2026

In class today Dee said that the dark area on the right looked like a shark - so she outlined it and added teeth! She went on to tell us about seeing sharks in the water when she and her husband lived in Florida.
- This is just one real example of how when we offer meaningful hands-on opportunities to care facility residents we offer a connection to memories, socializing and creative self expression.