Judy Shintani is a "Transformative Artist" based in California. Her creative process takes her on treasure hunts, to second-hand shops, forests and beaches, both here and abroad. In her artwork, she combines and juxtaposes organic materials with everyday objects and the detritus of industry to explore the "conflict and union" of the world we live in.
She's also a professional Teaching Artist with a mission to serve all ages.
As an independent TA, Ms. Shintani has developed a slew of original workshops to bridge the gap between her art and her teaching. A struggle which probably sounds familiar. Her intergenerational approach is of particular interest since, if we're lucky, we all get older. If we are really lucky, there will be a professional TA around to help us keep exploring as we become Elders in our communities.
Ms. Shintani keeps a website gallery page, a blog and a Twitter page.
She says she's happy to share her work with the community and I think it's spectacular.
I bet you will too.
Find Judy Shintani's Alzheimer Creativity Workbook for Families (PDF) and information about her other original workshops on her website - here.
She's also a professional Teaching Artist with a mission to serve all ages.
As an independent TA, Ms. Shintani has developed a slew of original workshops to bridge the gap between her art and her teaching. A struggle which probably sounds familiar. Her intergenerational approach is of particular interest since, if we're lucky, we all get older. If we are really lucky, there will be a professional TA around to help us keep exploring as we become Elders in our communities.
Ms. Shintani keeps a website gallery page, a blog and a Twitter page.
She says she's happy to share her work with the community and I think it's spectacular.
I bet you will too.
Find Judy Shintani's Alzheimer Creativity Workbook for Families (PDF) and information about her other original workshops on her website - here.
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Michael - thank you for featuring me on your blog. I want to encourage your readers to use or pass on to others, my "Alzheimer Creativity Workbook for Families". I developed this guide with my mother who has this disease. Along with art lessons, it also has antidotes about our experiences. This workbook can be a new way to communicate with an elder with Alzheimer's disease and encourages families to carve out some time to have fun in the NOW, especially since memory is an issue. Please email me any feedback when you do use the workbook. Do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.
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