Join us for 24+ hours of creating & expressive arts fun!
We will be going LIVE on Facebook and Youtube on February 26th & 27th.
The live is FREE for everyone to tune in, with additional specialty zoom & an all-inclusive art kit available on our website!
(DEADLINE to order kits is 2/22). You will be notified about kit pick up times 2/23-2/26.
Each donation of $30 or more allows us to donate “Taking Care” art boxes to community partners, including CAPTAIN, Schenectady City School District students among others. Thank you for supporting our programming during this difficult time.
Friday (2/26) Schedule
6:00 PM Broadcast begins: Welcome, and retrospective & discussion of CREATE’s role in the community, timeline of events for fundraiser Q&A
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7:00 PM “Zoom around the room” Art game, some art history & Blind contour drawing games.
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8:00 PM Pete Donnelly: Live Music
https://www.petedonnellymusic.com
Tune in for solo music from Saratoga musician Pete Donnelly
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8:35PM Dha’Sean Serrano: Graffiti art demo
@skillz
Tune in to check out graffiti artist Dha’Sean Serrano (Skillz) as he creates! (supplies NOT included)
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Saturday (2/27) Schedule
9:00 AM Family-friendly mindfulness & art: clay labyrinths
Join Julie for some relaxing family-friendly morning art. We’ll be exploring labyriths and their connection to mindfulness, and make an air dry clay finger labyrinth. (All supplies included in kit) All ages
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10:00AM Paint-pouring demo
@erinrutzart
Join Erin Lawson to see tips and tricks for successful paint pouring fun! (supplies NOT included)
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11:00AM Abstract watercolor techniques
Join Charlotte for a fun and relaxing exploration of different abstract watercolor techniques. (All supplies included in kit) Suggested ages: 12+
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12:00 Paper-weaving
@kathyklompas
Learn about how to weave paper with Kathy. It’s easier than you’d think, and can create beautiful textures and color patterns!
(Paper supplies included in kit. Additional supplies: tape & scissors or xacto knife. Attendees are welcome to use paper from home-suggested types: colored office paper, magazine covers, painted paper scraps ) Suggested ages: 12+
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1:00 Visual Journaling & Mindfulness
Join Julie to explore visual journaling. This creative practice is great for reducing stress and creating a mindfulness practice through art. Part scrapbook, part journal, and part sketchbook, Visual Journaling is another expressive outlet to be reflective, explore ideas and thoughts, play with various art mediums and work through life’s challenges.
(All supplies included in kit. Attendees will need their own scissors) Suggested ages: 14+
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2:30 Cloud Wall-Hanging
@EQWilbert
Join Erin from EQWilbert to make a fun cloud wall-hanging using wire, twine & beads.
(All supplies included in kit. Attendees will need their own scissors) Suggested ages: 12+
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3:30 Bob Ross Bingo Paint-a-long
Join “Bob Ross” for a fun & lively Paint-a-long. We’ll be using some of Bob’s favorite techniques & tricks to paint a landscape painting with acrylics.
(All supplies included in kit. Attendees will also need a water container) Suggested ages: 12+
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5:00 Matt & Megan Duologues
@MathewSteckler
Tune in for live music with Schenectady natives Matthew Steckler & Megan Demarest.
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6:00 Pysanky-style drop-wax Cards
@zuzanasartstudio
Join Zuzana for this unique twist on Pysanky-style art, using a “drop & pull” method of designing with wax crayons onto note cards. Attendees also have the option of preparing a hardboiled, or craft egg they choose.
(All supplies included in kit: will include 1 “fragrance warmer” for melting crayons. Attendees may want to use additional warmers if they have them at home) Suggested ages: 12+
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7:00 Arts4Vets: Open Mic
@arts4vets
Tune in for poetry and spoken word essays by local veterans group: Arts4Vets
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8:00 All Write Together: Open Mic
Tune in for poetry and spoken word by local artists & writers
Please note: some content may contain mature themes.
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Livestream is FREE for everyone to view via Facebook or YouTube. Art kits are available for purchase and you will be contacted about pick up times.
DEADLINE TO PURCHASE ART KITS IN TIME FOR EVENT IS 2/22