- all options

A History of Western Art 



If desired, this course will include 'hands-on' activities, such as 'cave art compositions & drawing', 'Medieval scrolls', 'Renaissance  portrait', etc., which can be also coordinated or combined with your arts and crafts department corriculum.  

​​SeniorRec provides full program equipment. Normally, an extra hour before scheduled start time is needed for setup.

Access to your  WiFi may be required; please let us know in advance when  WiFi is not accessible -- we will adjust.

All our programs can be fully tailored to your needs including timing and budget flexible solutions.


jewish   artists

request a presentation or a course of YOUR CHOICE  by contacting us a month IN ADVANCE (min.2 weeks for expedited rate)

- all options

for staff members and families. 
​​A captivating educational presentation for adults on aging:  'Successful Aging' concept, and retirement options.

FOR SESSION OUTLINES Please refer to our 'training' page  

- 15 or 18 weeks

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 the following courses have an option  for

​ 15, 18  &  36  weeks course or as indicated

- all options

american  artists

- all options

holidays

- 15 or 18 weeks

Around the World in Eighty Days


This  series follows Phileas Fogg - a protagonist of a famed novel by Jules Verne -  in his 80, or to be precise 79, days journey around the world. We will learn about Jules Verne's great book and visit sequentially all 'stops' of his long way around the world trough three continents to his final destination in London. Great for top elementary school grades and middle school students. 

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- 15 weeks

high-end  ​recreational programs,      elder-care consulting services, ENRICHMENT COURSES  to fit any budgEt

- 9 to 11 weeks

Interactive Multimedia courses

for your enrichment classes/ extracurricular activities

A History of fashion


This is a new course, which is a work in progress. It is advised to coordinate it with local  school trips to:                                                   National Museum of American History: First Ladies Collection; Hillwood Museum and Gardens: Marjorie Merriweather Post fashion & jewelry collection; Textile Museum. 


History of photography


This course follows history of photography as an art-form. From the first experiments with Camera Obscura in the 16th century to the first 19th century images captured by Niepce and Daguerreotype to first scientific photography, scinic pictures, art photography, etc.

It also covers the role of photography in easel painting (e.g. works of Impressionist artist & Degas, ); and  the  great artists in the medium, (from Muybridge, Eakins, Nadar,  Stieglitz, Archipenko, Moholy-Nagy, to Sander, to Cartier-Bresson, to Mapplethorpe to A. Leibovitz.

A History of motion pictures



This course covers the history of the development of motion pictures with examples screened from silent film to the present day. It  traces the most significant names and films in  European, American, Japanese, Indian, Russian and currently rising Middle Eastern and Chinese cinematography.                        


A History of decorative Arts 



This series cover definition of decorative arts, its place in our lives and great artists who contributed to it. Major focus is on usage of different materials, e.g. ceramics, metals, wood, yarn, glass, stones and their combinations. It is advised to coordinate trips to museums with rich decorative arts collections (Hillwood, Walters Gallery, National Gallery) .  

SeniorRec

Coming soon..


Religious Art

History of Dance


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 these  courses  intended  to  educate students on selected topic by providing:

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  • Clear and factual historical background of the topic
  • Visual stimulation in pictures and short videos
  • Critical thinking by posting questions and stimulating discussions
  • Independent approach through individual research
  • Public speaking and communication skills training through 

​      each student's unique presentation of personal choice

  • Positive insight through holistic approach  and.. humor!

 

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