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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Join us as we explore some of the many ways in which artistic endeavor uses mathematical thinking, both formally and informally. These include the use of perspective, patterns in art, textiles, and architecture, the golden ratio in art and architecture, and the Fibonacci sequence in nature and art. No special knowledge of either math or art are needed in order to enjoy and learn from Joan Cohen Jones’ presentation. Expect a lively and fun class that may teach you to “see” differently. Joan Cohen Jones is a retired math teacher, professor of mathematics, and textbook author. In retirement she revisited a former passion, art, and is now an accomplished watercolorist whose works have been exhibited in several Ann Arbor venues.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Joan Jones
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Dates: 1/12/2024 - 1/12/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Inspired by the book Last Light: How Six Great Artists Made Old Age a Time of Triumph by Richard Lacayo, this class will focus on four of the artists Lacayo identifies: Titian, Goya, Monet, and Matisse. A common prejudice is that the creativity of the artist inevitably wanes in their later years. In this presentation we will not only see for ourselves great works of art produced by artists in their 60s, 70s and 80s, but also consider these works within a historical and biographical context. Helen Weingarten is an emeritus associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Michigan. She has studied art history and literature since her undergraduate years at Cornell University and has continued to pursue these interests during her many travels around the world.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Helen Weingarten
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Dates: 1/10/2024 - 1/10/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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HYBRID: In the classroom and online. A Zoom link will be sent to all one day before class.
This is about art and about history, but it is not art history. Let's be foot loose and fancy free, and just follow our feet from one imaginary gallery to another, from one museum to another, to an astonishing building – a home here, a factory there. Without any boundaries of time or space, let's enjoy the work of creative people, one by one, asking ourselves how the font of human ingenuity is opened and nourished and fulfilled. The imagined gallery we visit for this class will be that of revered American painter Georgia O’Keeffe (1887-1986). Michael R. Kapetan is an artist whose own work is informed by the scientific, the aesthetic, and the spiritual as he creates holy images for churches, synagogues, and temples, plus unique solar sculptures that mark the turning of the seasons. Mike is retired from the University of Michigan School of Art. He holds a degree in art history from Harvard University and a master’s degree in sculpture from the University of Michigan.
 
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Michael R. Kapetan
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Dates: 3/15/2024 - 3/15/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: F
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Building: Hybrid: In-Person and Online
Room: Vineyard Cafe and Zoom
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IN-PERSON: The Elderwise classroom at the Vineyard Church
Join us as Sandra McCoy leads us on an exploration of quilting in America. She will highlight the different purposes served by quilting throughout history. We will examine this art form, from its earliest utilitarian beginnings to the celebrated creative endeavor it has become today. Sandra will describe how cultural and economic factors have shaped the development of quilting. She will also highlight how advancing technology has influenced the availability of fabric as well as tools and techniques used by quilters. We will finish off by taking a look at modern-day quilting. Sandra McCoy has been a quilting enthusiast for 15 years, and has been sewing since the age of seven. She currently teaches quilting at the Ann Arbor Sewing Center. In her earlier professional career, Sandra worked as an audiologist, primarily with hearing-impaired older adults. She earned a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology from Brandeis University in Boston, and her research focused on how hearing loss and cognitive changes affect spoken language processing in older adults. In her spare time, Sandra enjoys travelling around the country by RV with her husband and yellow lab retriever.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Sandra McCoy
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Dates: 2/28/2024 - 2/28/2024
Times: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: W
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Building: Vineyard Church
Room: Classroom at the Vineyard Church
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before class begins.
The Fabric of Our Lives: Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend
The centerpiece of this class is the uplifting 56-minute PBS documentary film, Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend, which follows the ‘discovery’ of a small community of African American quilters in 1998, and the sudden recognition of their artistry in the American art world. Seventy quilts by Gee's Bend residents traveled around the United States in 1998 in an exhibition that transformed the way many people think about art. Gee's Bend's "eye-poppingly gorgeous" quilts, wrote New York Times art critic Michael Kimmelman, "turn out to be some of the most miraculous works of modern art America has produced.” Their unique quilt style was in large part determined by poverty, limited materials, and isolation. Their stories and quilts provide a moving and inspiring example of the deep roots and power of quilt making as both craft and art form, recording history and identity. Beyond the film being a joy to watch, it inspires discussion about influence, originality, technique, access, empowerment, and politics. A discussion will follow the film. Class members are also welcome to share a beloved quilt, their own expertise, or memories of quilters in their own history. Linda is an enthusiast of antiques and authentic handcrafting, not a quilt expert. Linda Gintowt holds an M.A. in Drama from the University of Toronto. She has a passion for history and the preservation of art and culture. Linda served as the Elderwise Program Coordinator for five years.
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Fee: $15.00
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Instructor(s): Linda Gintowt
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Dates: 3/4/2024 - 3/4/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 1
Days: M
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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ONLINE: A Zoom invitation link will be sent one day before each class session begins.
Explore the nearly 140-year history of one of the world’s great public art museums with this entertaining lecture series on the striking personalities, generous donors, and notable acquisitions that have made the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) the jewel in Detroit’s cultural crown. Along the way we will look in depth at special treasures of the museum, such as the frescoes by Diego Rivera. Included for in-depth examination will be works in a wide variety of media, works that range from ancient times to some made in 2023, and works by artists living in areas all around the world including a few by local Detroit artists. Wendy will discuss works that are familiar to any regular DIA patron, but also those less well known. Wendy Evans was raised among the museums of London, England, and holds advanced degrees from Oxford University and Wayne State University. She taught art history at Wayne and is a long-time docent volunteer at the DIA. Wendy is known fondly for her British accent and crazy socks, and for the passion for art she loves to share with others in her richly illustrated presentations.
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Fee: $45.00
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Instructor(s): Wendy Evans
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Dates: 1/25/2024 - 3/28/2024
Times: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Sessions: 3
Days: Th
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Building: Online Course
Room: Online via Zoom
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1st session: 1/25/24
2nd session: 2/22/24
3rd session: 3/28/24
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