Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

Anyone can develop artistic skills with good instruction and practice. Come join us in a supportive environment and earn to draw! This is a great place to begin (or refresh) your experience with drawing.

We will use a variety of drawing materials (all materials are supplied), including charcoal, pastels, graphite, and ink, as we meander our way through concepts like mark making, contour line, values (shading), improving observational skills, and composition.

This is an introductory class. It’s best for adult beginners with no experience, or people who have previously done some drawing but feel ‘rusty.’ We meet for five sessions. Each session includes a mix of whole group instruction (12 students maximum) and individual feedback.  Hope to see you there!  Cost $50 for a five week session. Preregistration is required. 

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED around the eight themes of wellness, SPECIFICALLY FOR Mental Health settings, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday August 13 at 1:00pm. 

email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia.

People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteer (we have high school students) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.

FREE. We are offering three 6-week sessions through summer of 2024. Generously funded by Greater Lynn Senior Services and the Mass Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

Space is limited. To reserve a space please call the Swampscott Senior Center 781-596-8866 or email Outreach Social Worker Sabrina Clopton at sclopton@swampscottma.gov

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED around the eight themes of wellness, SPECIFICALLY FOR Mental Health settings, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

This is a private program.

THIS WORKSHOP IS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR RECOVERY CENTERS, BUT COULD BE USEFUL FOR ANY GROUP LOOKING TO EXPLORE AND ENCOURAGE COMMUNICATION, MINDFULNESS, RELAXATION, POSITIVE BEHAVIORS, AND FUN! 

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday August 13 at 1:00pm. 

email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Private Program.

Artmaking and discussion framed around one of the eight rotating themes of wellness. Engaging and fun!

Private Program.

Artmaking and discussion framed around one of the eight rotating themes of wellness. Engaging and fun!

Sponsored by the Residence of Bedford

In collaboration with the Bedford Council on Aging

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday August 13 at 1:00pm. 

email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday August 13 at 1:00pm. 

email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.

Sponsored by the Residence of Bedford

In collaboration with the Bedford Council on Aging

Please join us at the 'By the Sea Memory Café' on Tuesday August 13 at 1:00pm. 

email sclopton@swampscottma.gov if you can come.