The artwork displayed on this page was created by participants of the arts and crafts classes offered on the Virtual Center for Active Adults. Led by Sharon Fishel from McLean Projects for the Arts, the Close at Hand class taught participants to enjoy things that are close at hand in their daily lives through observation, drawing and painting. Painting and Mixed Media Mondays, also taught by Fishel, encouraged creativity and the exploration of new media. The greeting cards displayed here were made during special sessions of Creative Corner. Led by Herndon Senior Center Director Ruth Junkin, participants created a variety of seasonal greeting cards with supplies furnished by the Junkin. 

If you participated in one of these classes and want your artwork added to the gallery, please email a photo of your artwork to VAseniorservices@servicesource.org.

 

“I enjoy these sessions a lot, and like learning about the inspirational artists and seeing examples of their work. Thank you for making the time to bring some joy into our lives, especially during these trying times.” -Donna

 

“This is a wonderful course! Just watching your process got the artistic juices flowing, and I saw nothing has to be perfect!  I found during the week I was more attuned to noticing things and colors in the environment, and more creatively inclined.” - Anne

 

"Love the virtual art class taught by Sharon Fishel. She is great and very encouraging, informative and innovative in her Zoom classes. I have thoroughly enjoyed her art classes and they have introduced me to a new form of art using colored paper, other designs and different forms incorporated into my artwork. She is great in helping the student be open to what they like to do in expressing themselves in a creative way. The class is also very relaxing, upbeat and brings me much happiness. So glad Sharon is available to do these classes for us. Thanks to her and the county for providing this unique experience at this time." -Jule Ann

Greeting Cards

Thank you!

Special thanks to Sharon Fishel for leading the Close at Hand and Painting and Mixed Media Mondays art classes on the Virtual Center for Active Adults. 

Thank you to all the artists who contributed their artwork to this gallery page: Catherine A., Donna A., Jule Ann C., Peg B., Lucy F, Peggy K., Ann M., Elizabeth M., Phyllis M., Dale N., C.W. and Carol Z.S.