Some have said that there is an art to caregiving, but what if caregivers could use art to train their senses and sensibilities? Tiffany Ramirez, founder and Creative Director of Artisan Mind, will lead a series of three virtual sessions designed to help caregivers leverage art in the care exchange as they enter the holiday season. Each live session will last for one hour on Zoom. As a group, we will look at between 8-10 art pieces on a given theme. Tiffany will lead discussion with guided prompts and there will be time for partner or small group reflection, as well. Between each session, participants will receive an email newsletter with more art to explore and activities to practice skills developed in class.

Overall, the series considers how art appreciation can:

--Help us to reflect on our experiences as caregivers.

--Open our minds and prompt authentic emotional response(s).

--Encourage conversation and bring about new perspective(s).

Session (1): Creatively Preparing for Seasons of Transition

As we move into a new season reflected outside in the trees and the temperature, how can this reflect transitions we experience on the inside? We will explore a collection of paintings that gives visual expression to the coming of autumn and inspires conversation about the joys and challenges of change.

If you need someone to take care of your loved one in order to participate, respite may be available. Please request it no later than September 21, 2021 by calling Del Oro directly at 916-728-9333.