• drawing
• painting
• color
• sculpture
• studying the masters
• learning to gather inspiration from other art forms such as music and theater

The focus of Evergreen's Ageless Art Center is on the process of creating rather than on the final piece. Classes are open to all residents and no experience is necessary. The Ageless Art Center provides an opportunity have fun while learning something new!

RESEARCH ON ART PROGRAMS FOR OLDER ADULTS -
Scientific research by Johanna Misey Boyer and the National Center for Creative Aging demonstrates that involvement in challenging participatory arts programs has a positive effect on physical health, mental health, and social functioning in older adults, regardless of their ability. 
 
Their book Creativity Matters also references a study done by Dr. Cohen, Director of the Center on Aging, Health, and Humanities at George Washington University. The study showed that people involved with an arts class led by a professional teaching artist:

• used less medication
• had fewer doctor visits
• experienced elevated moods
• had increased levels of independent functioning where normally a decline would be expected
• did better on scales for depression, loneliness, and morale
• exhibited involvement in an increased number of activities