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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: Art Smart Art Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:A weekly art appreciation class led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia will be a fun look at contemporary artists and their work. Learn more about artists\, art styles and the artists’ motivations. Get inspired to create your own masterpieces or to dive deeper into research on a specific artist. A fun weekly class to expand your knowledge. Each class ends with an optional art challenge based on the artist you learned about. This class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-art-smart-art-appreciation-virtual/2021-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: All Rhythms Percussion 2
DESCRIPTION:This weekly virtual music enrichment class taught by Ian Fry utilizes percussion instruments will build on skills and exercises learned in our previous Percussion class*. From how to hold the sticks to beginning techniques such as rebounding\, bouncing\, buzzing\, rolling\, accenting and exercises starting with singles\, doubles\, triples\, and more. Rudiments will continue to be learned and will involve various rolls\, flams\, and drags. We will focus on playing along with songs for a final concert at the last class. Play the drums\, pots and pans\, found objects\, the table\, or just your body. Open to beginners and anyone wanting to broaden your understanding and exposure to different styles of music from around the world. Feel free to invite all in your household to join you during the hour! \n*If you did not attend the first Percussion class\, a recording of the lessons will be sent to you. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran program. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-all-rhythms-percussion-2/2021-02-02/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: Art Smart Art Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:A weekly art appreciation class led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia will be a fun look at contemporary artists and their work. Learn more about artists\, art styles and the artists’ motivations. Get inspired to create your own masterpieces or to dive deeper into research on a specific artist. A fun weekly class to expand your knowledge. Each class ends with an optional art challenge based on the artist you learned about. This class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-art-smart-art-appreciation-virtual/2021-02-08/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210209T193000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082046
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: All Rhythms Percussion 2
DESCRIPTION:This weekly virtual music enrichment class taught by Ian Fry utilizes percussion instruments will build on skills and exercises learned in our previous Percussion class*. From how to hold the sticks to beginning techniques such as rebounding\, bouncing\, buzzing\, rolling\, accenting and exercises starting with singles\, doubles\, triples\, and more. Rudiments will continue to be learned and will involve various rolls\, flams\, and drags. We will focus on playing along with songs for a final concert at the last class. Play the drums\, pots and pans\, found objects\, the table\, or just your body. Open to beginners and anyone wanting to broaden your understanding and exposure to different styles of music from around the world. Feel free to invite all in your household to join you during the hour! \n*If you did not attend the first Percussion class\, a recording of the lessons will be sent to you. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran program. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-all-rhythms-percussion-2/2021-02-09/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210215T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: Art Smart Art Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:A weekly art appreciation class led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia will be a fun look at contemporary artists and their work. Learn more about artists\, art styles and the artists’ motivations. Get inspired to create your own masterpieces or to dive deeper into research on a specific artist. A fun weekly class to expand your knowledge. Each class ends with an optional art challenge based on the artist you learned about. This class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-art-smart-art-appreciation-virtual/2021-02-15/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: All Rhythms Percussion 2
DESCRIPTION:This weekly virtual music enrichment class taught by Ian Fry utilizes percussion instruments will build on skills and exercises learned in our previous Percussion class*. From how to hold the sticks to beginning techniques such as rebounding\, bouncing\, buzzing\, rolling\, accenting and exercises starting with singles\, doubles\, triples\, and more. Rudiments will continue to be learned and will involve various rolls\, flams\, and drags. We will focus on playing along with songs for a final concert at the last class. Play the drums\, pots and pans\, found objects\, the table\, or just your body. Open to beginners and anyone wanting to broaden your understanding and exposure to different styles of music from around the world. Feel free to invite all in your household to join you during the hour! \n*If you did not attend the first Percussion class\, a recording of the lessons will be sent to you. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran program. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-all-rhythms-percussion-2/2021-02-16/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: The Flutterbook Project
DESCRIPTION:Create your own Flutterbook! Join us for this weekly class filled with mindfulness exercises\, inspirational poetry\, and creating visual art based on nature and personal reflections. 11am-12pm. Each week you will add to your own handmade book as a record of your written and visual growth. \nYou watch a video and create the art on your own time. Then join others on a weekly video chat to share what you learned and created. \nArt Supplies are needed for this class. Download the supply list and gather your own. Or buy from Art Spark Texas. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all adults are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. Supplies extra. Click here to purchase supplies. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register. \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-the-flutterbook-project/2021-02-18/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210222T193000
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CREATED:20210114T205920Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: Art Smart Art Appreciation
DESCRIPTION:A weekly art appreciation class led by Veteran artist and curator Judith Estrada Garcia will be a fun look at contemporary artists and their work. Learn more about artists\, art styles and the artists’ motivations. Get inspired to create your own masterpieces or to dive deeper into research on a specific artist. A fun weekly class to expand your knowledge. Each class ends with an optional art challenge based on the artist you learned about. This class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-art-smart-art-appreciation-virtual/2021-02-22/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210223T193000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Class: All Rhythms Percussion 2
DESCRIPTION:This weekly virtual music enrichment class taught by Ian Fry utilizes percussion instruments will build on skills and exercises learned in our previous Percussion class*. From how to hold the sticks to beginning techniques such as rebounding\, bouncing\, buzzing\, rolling\, accenting and exercises starting with singles\, doubles\, triples\, and more. Rudiments will continue to be learned and will involve various rolls\, flams\, and drags. We will focus on playing along with songs for a final concert at the last class. Play the drums\, pots and pans\, found objects\, the table\, or just your body. Open to beginners and anyone wanting to broaden your understanding and exposure to different styles of music from around the world. Feel free to invite all in your household to join you during the hour! \n*If you did not attend the first Percussion class\, a recording of the lessons will be sent to you. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran program. Registration required. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Zoom link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-all-rhythms-percussion-2/2021-02-23/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082046
CREATED:20210114T231930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210129T010823Z
UID:10001537-1614250800-1614254400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Class: The Flutterbook Project
DESCRIPTION:Create your own Flutterbook! Join us for this weekly class filled with mindfulness exercises\, inspirational poetry\, and creating visual art based on nature and personal reflections. 11am-12pm. Each week you will add to your own handmade book as a record of your written and visual growth. \nYou watch a video and create the art on your own time. Then join others on a weekly video chat to share what you learned and created. \nArt Supplies are needed for this class. Download the supply list and gather your own. Or buy from Art Spark Texas. \nThis class is designed and Free for Veterans and their family members. Although all adults are welcome to attend. Please consider making a donation to support our Veteran programs. \nCost\nFree for Veterans and their family members. Donations encouraged for others. Supplies extra. Click here to purchase supplies. \nRegistration\nRegistration required. A Go To Meeting link will be sent to those who register. Click here to register. \nQuestions?\nContact April Sullivan april@artsparktx.org \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-class-the-flutterbook-project/2021-02-25/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas -Veterans":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210227T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210227T160000
DTSTAMP:20260405T082046
CREATED:20201214T232835Z
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SUMMARY:Voices in Verse: Virtual Writing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Voices in Verse is a Virtual Writing Conference designed for Veterans\, but open to anyone interested in writing. Harness your voice and make 2021 the year of your creative metamorphosis. Art Spark Texas\, in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival\, invites you to learn writing techniques from some of our most awarded Texas writers. View presenter bios here. We have the following talented writers leading hands-on virtual sessions: \nSchedule\nVoices in Verse 9:00 am – 4:00 pm CT \n\n9:15-10:30 Nathan Brown presents Write It Out: Emotional Healing through Creative Journaling\nAn organized approach to mental and emotional healing from trauma\, depression\, or anger through the practice of “writing it out of your system” in a personal journal.\n10:45-noon Edward Vidaurre presents Summoning Silence: Writing Through the Chaos by Finding Our Voice in the Ordinary Thing\nWe will write about what we take for granted\, what we tend to brush past in our everyday hustle and bustle of life\, we will drop the anchor to our beings and tune in to nature and our spirit\, we will write the skeleton of future poems of self-healing and remembrance.\nNoon-1pm Lunch break\n1:00-2:15 Emmy Pérez presents Write It All Down First\, Revise Later: Generative Writing Workshop\n2:30-3:45 Andrea Vocab Sanderson presents When the rhythm bubbles up\n3:45-4:00 Daniel García Ordaz presents What we learned / next steps\n\nRegistration\nRegister through Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-in-verse-tickets-135553697759 \nThis event will be presented on Zoom and tickets are donation based. Your donation helps support this and future programming. If a donation is a barrier for you to attend\, use Promo Code FREE at checkout. \nQuestions?\nFor questions\, please contact April Sullivan at april@artsparktx.org. \nThis event is sponsored in conjunction with the Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival and El Zarape Press\, and made possible\, in part\, by the Academy of American Poets with funds from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation\, and Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Enhanced Impact Quality of Life funding. \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/voices-in-verse-virtual-writing-conference/
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veteran Writing Workshops
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