ART From The HEART
ART From The HEART
Art Classes For People of All Abilities and Ages
ART From The HEART
HeartWork Photography introduces our newest program for people with disabilities of all ages – ART from the HEART!
If you or someone you know wants to learn or improve their art abilities in a creative and fun way, this is the program for them and their family or friends. The only fee is to help cover our mileage and art supply expenses.
If you live in the Grass Valley, CA area and may be interested for yourself, to give a gift certificate, or to arrange a small-group class at your home/yard or church/other public center, please send me a message.
Pour Painting
Touch Drawing
Collages
Card making
Watercolor painting
Alcohol Ink painting
Zen Tangles
Prints
Drawing
Pastels
Neurographic Art
Air-dry clay
Nature Photography for All Abilities - SSU CEI Fairfield Osborn Preserve Event
Nature Photography for All Abilities -
Sunday, December, 4, 2022, 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Sonoma State University
Center For Environmental Inquiry
A class on nature photography for all abilities no matter what your mode of ambulation may be. We will be exploring the wheelchair-accessible meadow and forested areas around the education center, as well as examining natural objects and specimens inside.
For beginners and more experienced photographers, with digital cameras or Smartphones. Enjoy the beauty and variety of plants, animals and minerals while learning creative composition, cropping, framing, leading lines, viewpoints and lighting. Also experience taking photos of tiny organisms through a microscope.
Call two weeks in advance if you need a sign-language interpreter or assistive technology for your camera.
The peace and privacy of residents in the area will be fully respected and we always practice Leave No Trace guidelines.
Every Child Matters / Orange Shirt Day - Friday, Sept. 30, 2022
HWP Staff
Friday, Sept 30, 2022 4:00pm thru 7:00pm PST
Peaceful & Informative Gathering
Nevada City Rancheria Nisenan Tribe
Outdoors at Sierra Pines United Methodist Church
22559 West Hacienda Drive, Grass Valley CA
A time of education, reflection, healing, and sharing about the Indian Boarding School History in the United States and graves of many Native Children. Please join us and bring your whole family.
Shelly Covert, Spokesperson for the Nisenan Tribe, will sing in her Native language and answer questions about U.S. Indian Boarding Schools and slavery of Native American children. Her older relatives and many others in her tribe were forced to attend residential government schools at a young age, where they were mistreated and stripped of their identity. Her great-uncle was sent all the way to Kansas where he died at Haskell Boarding School, without a reason and his remains were never returned.
Helping Hands Adult Day Program
Photography Classes for Helping Hands
Providing Cameras and Photography Education
Adult Day Photography Education
HeartWork Photography is collaborating with Helping Hands Adult Day Program to offer several free accessible nature photography trainings during May and June for staff, volunteers, and participants. You or your loved-one can sign up even if you do not normally participate in the Helping Hands activities as long as you have a disability of any kind, are elderly/frail, or you are a caregiver. For more information, call Helping Hands at (530) 432-2540
How can I help HeartWork Photography continue these programs?
Consider buying one of our fine art prints and paintings, and all proceeds will go to providing our programs and outings: Heartwork Photography Images
Earth Day in the Foothills 2022 - Saturday, April 23, 2022
HWP Staff
Saturday, April 9, 2022 11:00am PST
HeartWork Photography is presenting two Accessible Nature Photography outdoor classes, at 10:30 and at 11:15. Pre-registration is required for these free classes to keep group size small. Bring your Smartphone or simple Digital Camera. Easy-paced on level ground at the Earth Day yard. To sign up, please call Sierra Pines Church at (530) 268-6907.
Family Hike Day - Family SOUP - Saturday, April 9, 2022
HWP Staff
Saturday, April 9, 2022 11:00am PST
This is a nature hike among the Spring Flowers along the Buttermilk Bend Trail in the South Yuba River State Park. HeartWork will be assisting Family SOUP on taking children with special needs and their families on the beautiful accessible trail.
Photography with Assistive Technology - SSU - CEI - Saturday, March 13, 2021
HWP Staff
Saturday, March 13, 2021 4:00pm to 5:00pm PST
The profound connection to the environment and wildlife enjoyed by many nature photographers is not accessible to us all equally. Whether you or your child or student uses a wheelchair, has limited use of their hands, or is weak and has tremors, this informative and interactive event is for you.
We will explore artistic techniques using Assistive Technology (AT) for smart phones and digital cameras in order to promote accessible photography for everyone. You are encouraged to reach out to event leaders in advance for specific information about your disability or mobility needs, and how to acquire AT.
Before the event, we’ll ask you to take a photograph to upload. After a presentation and demonstration of homemade and purchased AT photography devices, each person will have a chance to share their photo with the group and get feedback from Rick, then hear about accessible nature photography sites.
At Sonoma State University – Center for Environmental Inquiry and Heartwork Photography we are deeply involved in both Nature and Wildlife Conservation and we work with many Environmental and Wildlife groups to increase awareness. Learn more about the Sonoma State University Center for Environmental Inquiry – http://cei.sonoma.edu/
This event is part of the North Bay Science Discovery Day. Learn more here: https://www.northbayscience.org
Logistics
No previous experience or knowledge is required. This event is recommended for ages 13-18, and is for anyone with a disability or interest in nature photography access for all.
Before the event, instructions will be sent to you about taking a nature photograph to share with the group, including how to send it to the leaders.
Please feel free to contact the leaders by email about AT suggestions and/or explore camera devices on the internet via Centers for Independent Living.
Lastly, be prepared to share any information you have about good accessible trails and sites for nature photography.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration. If you have not used Zoom before, please allow time to download and install the application before the event. Please log-in a few minutes early, as it may take more than one attempt if servers are busy.
This event will be recorded.
Photography with Assistive Technology - SSU - CEI - Thursday, December, 3, 2020
HWP Staff
Monday, September, 28, 2020, 10:00am to 11:30am PST
The profound connection to the environment and wildlife enjoyed by many nature photographers is not accessible to us all equally. Whether you or someone you want to invite on nature photography outings uses a wheelchair, has limited use of their hands, or is weak and has tremors, this informative and interactive event is for you.
We will explore artistic techniques using Assistive Technology (AT) for smart phones and digital cameras in order to promote accessible photography for everyone. You are encouraged to reach out to HeartWorks Jeree’ and Rick in advance for specific information about your disability or mobility needs, and how to acquire AT.
At Sonoma State University – Center for Environmental Inquiry and Heartwork Photography we are deeply involved in both Nature and Wildlife Conservation and we work with many Environmental and Wildlife groups to increase awareness. Learn more about the Sonoma State University Center for Environmental Inquiry – http://cei.sonoma.edu/
Logistics
This event is open to all ages, and is for anyone with a disability or interest in nature photography access for all.
Before the event, please try using your camera or smart phone in advance, and explore the “local nature” photography options in or near your home, such as your back or front yard, just down the street, on your porch, or through your window.
Also please create a Google account, as a Google Drive folder link will be sent to you upon registration, and this is where we will upload the photos we capture during the event.
Zoom meeting details will be sent to you upon registration.
Intermediate Backyard Photography with SSU - CEI - Monday, September, 28, 2020
HWP Staff
Monday, September, 28, 2020, 10:00am to 11:30am PST
Let photography bring you closer to nature and inspire others!
Turn-of-the-century photographs of western landscapes led to conservation action across the United States, while recent images of endangered bees and of polar bears living on dwindling resources inspire people to address environmental challenges. At Heartwork Photography and CEI, we are both deeply involved in both Nature and Wildlife Conservation and wework with many Environmental and Wildlife groups to increase awareness. Learn more about the Sonoma State University Center for Environmental Inquiry – http://cei.sonoma.edu/
Following spring’s popular beginner program, this class will go into more detail on how you can engage with the variety of photography opportunities right in your backyard using your cellphone or digital camera. Come develop an eye for close-up and creative shots, turning even ordinary natural items into photos to enjoy.
Logistics
Some photography experience is required, whether that be with a camera or smartphone. This event has no age limit, but is recommended for teens and adults at and advanced-beginner to intermediate level.
Please have your camera ready. During the event, we will take time to go out into our own “local nature” areas such as your back or front yard, just down the street, or on your porch to take nature photographs, so please have a location in mind.
Cameras For Kids
CAMERAS FOR KIDS
Providing Cameras and Photography Education during COVID-19
Cameras and Education
During this unprecedented time of COVID-19 and stay-at-home orders, children and parents are struggling to continue with education and an enjoyment of nature. HeartWork Photography is responding by requesting gently-used or new, inexpensive digital cameras to be safely delivered to the family’s doorstep or an outdoor/public location. We call this new program, CAMERAS for Kids. This volunteer service is for children ages 5-17 in western Nevada County, California, so that we do not need to leave the area in which we live. Names and addresses are never shared, and both Rick and Jeree are finger-printed and vetted through governmental agencies. Children are asked to write thank you notes which are sent to HeartWork to be forwarded onto the camera donators. All cameras are cleaned, checked, matched to the child’s age and skill-level, and sanitized. Parents are provided with instructional PDFs to help with their photography instruction.
Parents’ comments:
“My son’s camera was stolen and he will be so happy to get a replacement.”
“Our children are so excited to learn photography with their own cameras, and this is a great way to teach them about nature surrounding our house.”
“My daughter is in Scouts and looks forward to now working on her photography badge.”
“My child has been taking photos all day and this is the most excitement we have had in our home for weeks.”
How can I help get cameras to deserving children?
Consider buying one of our Nature and Wildlife Art Prints and Art Paintings, and all proceeds will go to buying cameras for CAMERAS for KIDS: HeartWork Photography Images
If you live in western Nevada County, CA, send us an email and we will talk to you about how you can donate a used or new camera that we will pick-up safely at your doorstep. All digital cameras, very simple to more advanced, are needed.
Safe Instructions for Parents:
- Let us know through FB or Nextdoor messages or a phone call, (530) 575-4800, that you are interested in receiving one or more cameras for your children. Provide the age and photography-experience level for each child. We do not want names or genders.
- You will get a response within a day to tell you what your number is on our waiting list, and to let you know the approximate waiting time to receive cameras for your children.
- We only provide donated cameras to children in western Nevada County, CA. You may either provide your address so we may drop the camera off at your doorstep, or you may arrange to meet us at a store parking lot in Grass Valley (with proper social-distancing of course). Address information is completely confidential.
- When a camera for children is donated, we check that is works well, we sanitize it, and we match it to the next family on the waiting list according to age and skill appropriateness. You will get at least a day’s notice that it will be dropped at your doorstep, or that we are ready to meet you in Grass Valley. We wear gloves and a mask when delivering the cameras.
- If there is a good supply of donated cameras, we try to give each child their own camera when there are multiple children in a family, The camera/s are put in a wrapped box or gift bag with a card from HeartWork and an envelope addressed to HeartWork so you can have your children write thank you notes or draw pictures to be given to those who donated the cameras.
- You are offered our PDF for basic photo composition instructions, and a more advanced PDF for older children about camera settings. This is sent via email and is also free. We are available to answer questions about the cameras via email or a phone call.
- Please be assured that the only HeartWork people who will be in touch with you and those who deliver the Cameras for Kids are well-vetted, with fingerprint clearance and instructor/caregiver/therapist certifications. Again, all information about you and your family is protected.
- If you allow us to use a photo of your child for the purpose of camera requests and our website, the child cannot be identifiable and you must give us your permission. Please also send us images that you child has taken with the camera that we can post in the gallery on this page!
Thank you for being a part of our local COVID-19 community-service response!
