Art Classes for Seniors in Charlotte

As you start to settle into your golden years, it is more important than ever before that you take time to focus on your health. Keeping your health in check typically consists of regular doctor appointments, proper nutrition, physical activity and socializing with others. As you grow older, your lifestyle needs and priorities will change and aging well should be at the top of your to-do list. That’s why adding other activities to your schedule is just as important as keeping up with your physical health and nutrition. Artistic endeavors are not only good for the soul but they help to keep your mind active and engage your creative side.

Arts and crafts can help alleviate boredom and keep your mind busy. In some cases, having an artistic hobby can help prevent depression, increase your ability to concentrate and improve your hand-eye coordination. With so many great benefits, it is no wonder that we encourage our members to explore their artistic side! Have you been looking for a fun and interesting new hobby? Taking an art class may be an ideal way to learn a new skill and explore your creativity.

The Joy of Art: Health and Wellness Benefits for Seniors

Whether you’ve been creating for decades or you’ve never picked up a paintbrush or lump of clay, taking an art class is the best way to get your creative juices flowing. But aside from the potential social opportunities available to you in art class and the chance to learn something new, professional art instruction can have a ton of other great benefits, including:

Stress Relief – Higher stress levels can make it hard to learn new things and impair your memory. With an artistic hobby, you can enjoy the benefits of emotional release and reduce your stress levels. In fact, some people like to think of the time spent creating art as meditation, where you can get lost in your work.

Confidence Boost – If you’ve been feeling blue or are finding it hard to adjust to your retirement years, art classes may provide the confidence boost you’ve been looking for. Art classes are great for exploring new interests and with practice, they may even lead to new opportunities.

Increased Concentration – Focused attention is something that seniors typically don’t have much difficulty with. But divided attention, that requires you to focus on more than one thing at a time, may become more difficult as you age. By learning to multitask in art classes, you can increase your ability to concentrate on the most important task first and go from there.

Better Hand-Eye Coordination – As you get older, your hand function decreases. While everyone is different, most seniors will experience subtle changes in their coordination, touch, visual and auditory processes over time. Caused by changes in the musculoskeletal system, art can help to improve these sensory processes and your fine motor skills.

Get Creative with Senior Art Classes in Charlotte

Bead Me by Linda Minor

Get crafty and create your very own wearable art at Bead Me by Linda Minor. Choose from a variety of different jewelry making classes here including “Basic Wire Wrapped Earrings” and “Basic Stringing and Chain Necklaces.”

Braitman Studio

Get lost in the canvas when you take a painting class at Braitman Studio. Students can explore their inner painter with a wide range of classes, including “Modern Art,” “Landscape” and “Creative Figure.”

Charlotte Sewing Center

If you can learn to run a sewing machine, you can learn to create an endless number of amazing crafts. Classes at Charlotte Sewing Center range from beginner to advanced and feature instruction on how to create window treatments, clothing, pillows and much more!

Dish It Out

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at painting pottery? Dish It Out is a fun and relaxed pottery painting studio that features drop-in hours and can easily accommodate private parties as well.

The Light Factory

Learn all about the art of photography with classes at The Light Factory. Students can choose from a variety of classes to help sharpen their photo taking skills that include “Intro to Digital Photography,” “Intro to Black & White Darkroom,” and “Portrait and Studio Lighting.”

Explore Your Creativity and Have Fun with Art

Are you looking to take up a new hobby and are interested in learning more about great senior activities around the greater Charlotte area? Check out our blog for more senior lifestyle tips and information about life at our continuing care retirement community. If you’re looking for a retirement community that has a relaxed and country club style atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us online today to schedule a tour!