Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Make new art connections and spark conversations! Join us for our free virtual Seniors Social program, a live monthly series for older adults that combines conversations with art and artmaking. The AGO believes providing opportunities to experience art and artmaking increases well-being.
In this session, Lauren Spring will take a look at two examples of genre paintings, or scenes of leisure, one from the Dutch Baroque and another depicting France during the industrial era-to explore how dress, customs, and access to leisure activities have evolved over the centuries. We'll also use these paintings as a springboard into discussions about class and who has a right to leisure.
We’ll also hear from artist Lauren Renzetti who will show you some nifty drawing techniques that can serve as creative prompts. Using basic tools like a pencil, paper ruler and compass you will learn how to make simple Mandela’s, Shatannas and Wind Roses.
Materials:
Large paper
Pencil
Ruler 12-14”
Compass to make a circle ( or plates of various sizes )
Markers or coloured pencils
Closed captioning is available in this recording.
Make new art connections and spark conversations! Join us for our free virtual Seniors Social program, a live monthly series for older adults that combines conversations with art and artmaking. The AGO believes providing opportunities to experience art and artmaking increases well-being.
In this session, Lauren Spring will take a look at two examples of genre paintings, or scenes of leisure, one from the Dutch Baroque and another depicting France during the industrial era-to explore how dress, customs, and access to leisure activities have evolved over the centuries. We'll also use these paintings as a springboard into discussions about class and who has a right to leisure.
We’ll also hear from artist Lauren Renzetti who will show you some nifty drawing techniques that can serve as creative prompts. Using basic tools like a pencil, paper ruler and compass you will learn how to make simple Mandela’s, Shatannas and Wind Roses.
Materials:
Large paper
Pencil
Ruler 12-14”
Compass to make a circle ( or plates of various sizes )
Markers or coloured pencils
Closed captioning is available in this recording.
