Barnes Create & Connect
Saturday, June 20, 10am – noon
Free; registration required.
About the Workshop
Join us for the spring edition of the Barnes Create & Connect—our workshop series designed to support individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners through meaningful experiences with art and creative expression. Today's theme is Sculpted Stories. What can colors, shapes, and symbols tell us about the world around us? Explore pottery from our Native art collection and the meanings they may hold. Then, experiment with clay, color, and image making with a coiled pot workshop.
About the Series
Presented in partnership with the Parkinson Council, the program focuses on connection between participants, with works of art, and through shared moments of reflection and making.Each session begins in the Barnes galleries, where trained staff members guide participants through slow-looking exercises and conversations about selected works. These guided engagements are followed by a hands-on art-making experience led by a teaching artist. Together, staff and participants create a welcoming and supportive space that honors each individual’s pace, perspective, and presence. No prior experience with art is necessary—just openness to explore, create, and learn.
Workshops take place on select Saturdays from April through June. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Space is limited, and registration is required.
Sponsors
Barnes Create & Connect is made possible with support from the Parkinson Council, Deborah Glass, and other generous individuals.
Programs for patients with Parkinson’s Disease are supported by the Parkinson Council through a gift from the Peggy and Ellis Wachs Family Foundation.
Lead support for community engagement and family programs is provided through the Comcast Center for Community Engagement at the Barnes. Generous endowment support for community engagement programs is provided by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). Additional annual support for these programs comes from David and Julia Fleischner and other generous individual, corporate, and foundation donors.
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Barnes Create & Connect
Join us for an art-making experience designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners.