Calendar of Events

Online shop Embraced by God now selling my art and gift items

I am super excited and truly honored that Embraced by God, an online shop for resources for joyful living inspired by Saints Francis de Sales and Jane de Chantal, is now carrying my cards, journals and gift items featuring my artwork! To see selections of my art currently available for purchase as cards, journals and other gift items, please visit https://embracedbygod.org/product-category/catherine-fetterman/ It is my deepest hope that these little gifts sown with great love and prayer, will bring God’s peace and loving comfort to those who receive them.

Come hear my webinar about Creative Aging 11/19/20

Please join me online this Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:30am as I present a webinar on the value and benefits of participating in the arts for older adults. A big thank you to Dementia Friendly Leesburg/Loudoun for inviting me to share the powerful transformative gift the arts can be in our lives! To register, please click here and you will be sent a link to the Zoom talk: https://cognitoforms.com/AgingConsultantsGroup/CreativeAging1119WebinarLinkRequest

Free Spring and Summer Online Classes during COVID-19

My family and I have made a series of four art videos that you can watch for free until August 31st. Whether you just watch them or want to paint along with me, we hope you enjoy our gift of love during these challenging times.

Each episode lasts 20-30 minutes and includes a little journey to find the inspiration for our painting, step-by-step instruction, and inspiration from older adults I’ve had the honor to have as my students. They too, at one time, said “I can’t paint”, which later became “I can’t believe I painted that!” Oh what joy we’ve shared together and how I miss them so!

If you need a list of recommended supplies, please click here.

As an extra gift to those who wish to subscribe to my mailing list, I’ll send written step-by-step directions for all the videos below, and announcements of more resources to help us continue to be inspired and connected to one another.

Episode 1: Painting Virginia Bluebells
Episode 2: Painting Cherry Blossoms
Episode 3: Painting Wildflowers
Episode 4: Painting Beach Flowers

Two Families Use Facebook Fundraisers to Support Art Classes at Nursing Home

In the fall of 2019, two families asked if they could each do a Facebook fundraiser to help underwrite my programs so more residents at the nursing home could continue to paint after our summer grant from Dementia Society of America had run out. You can imagine my joy – and that of the residents who got to keep painting!

Here are just a few of the happy faces and beautiful paintings which resulted from over $2,000 of kindness and generosity! I’m so thankful for all who have allowed me to take pictures so that I can share their joy and mine with you.

A huge thank you to the Preletz and Long families, and all those who supported their fundraisers for our senior artists!

Community Art Celebration at Inova LNRC

This spring Art Together partnered with Inova Loudoun Nursing & Rehabilitation Center to apply for a grant from the Dementia Society of America to help underwrite art enrichment programming for its nursing home residents. We were awarded a $1,000 grant which was a dream come true for us as we strive to find ways to fund our creative enrichment programs for our local seniors who are so eager to paint.

In celebration and with abundant gratitude, our summer art program culminated with a Summer in the Arts Exhibit, Demo and Artist Reception on Sept. 20, 2019. We also honored a few special guests who have made our joy possible with their support: Mabel Costello, Director of Activities, Connie Gier and Sharon Connor for underwriting one art scholarship monthly for two years, and Alicia Holz for her time and loving dedication as a monthly volunteer painting companion. A special thank you to Jerry’s Flowers and Gifts of Leesburg for donating bouquets of flowers as gifts for our resident artists and honorees. We had such a wonderful time together celebrating the gift of the arts in our lives, and can’t wait til we get to do it again!

April 28th Luncheon & Art Party Fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association

Learn to paint something beautiful and support a great cause!

Join us at the Camino Real in Berryville, VA for a fun afternoon of painting, and help us help others all at the same time! We’ll start off with a delicious Taco Bar lunch, and then receive step-by-step guidance to complete a beautiful spring landscape. All supplies will be provided, and don’t worry, no prior art experience is necessary! Profits raised benefit the vital work of the Alzheimer’s Association.

General Admission $60   Fee includes instruction, all supplies, as well as a delicious Taco Bar from 12:00-1:00 (with chicken, beef and all the fixings!) and soda, tea and water.

Get Your Tickets Today!   Click Here    Space and supplies are limited to 30 participants.  

I’m excited to partner with Team Greenfield again this year to help raise money in support of the Alzheimer’s Association. Last year our art party event raised over $1,000!

Meadow Glen’s Open House Celebrates Their Resident Artists

On June 1st we had the great joy of showcasing the beautiful artists we get to work with at Meadow Glen Assisted Living. Residents and visitors enjoyed our slideshow and exhibit featuring a sampling of the hundreds of paintings Meadow Glen’s residents have created in the nearly four years they’ve had me coming there. As a special added treat, attendees were given an opportunity to experience for themselves just how easy and enjoyable it is to follow our guided painting process! Two beautiful collaborative beach paintings were created that night by eight brave residents, families, staff and visitors!  

A special thank you to the Executive and Activities Directors at Meadow Glen for inviting us to be part of their Open House. Here’s to the beauty and joy their residents are bringing into our lives!

Art Party to Benefit the Alzheimer’s Association

 

Join us April 29, 2017 1-4pm at Greenfield Senior Living in Berryville, VA for what is sure to be a fun afternoon! 

All supplies will be provided, as well as light refreshments. Seating is limited to 30 guests and we are expecting this event may sell out quickly, so don’t delay. Profits raised benefit the vital work of the Alzheimer’s Association. Get your tickets today! 

Early Bird $50 (until April 15);  General Admission $65 (starting April 16 )

Click here to buy your tickets:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-party-fundraiser-to-benefit-the-alzheimers-association-tickets-32784225501

 

Presenting at the Maryland Activity Coordinators Society’s Annual Conference in Ocean City, MD


On September 27 & 28 2016, I had the privilege to present two 90-minute workshops at the Maryland Activity Coordinator’s Society (MACS) annual conference in Ocean City, MD. It was a wonderful experience! I am so grateful that my associate, Jess Sauder, was able to join me. I was also deeply honored that Greenfield Senior Living of Berryville, Virginia would send their Activities Director four hours away for two days to give a five-minute testimonial at each workshop about how much they value my program. It was a wonderful experience for each of us to be with such a caring and talented group of activity professionals. I’d like to also give a special thank you to Tammy Hay, MACS Conference Coordinator and Activities Director at Carol Lutheran Village in Maryland, for inviting me to speak and lead these hands-on workshops. May all these efforts help more people to experience the life-enriching gifts of the arts in their lives.