### \*\*\*\*The Art Garage Updates\*\*\*\* \*\*Project Worthmore Art Supply Drive: Art Donations Requested\!\*\* The Art Garage is excited to be starting a partnership with `[`[`Project Worthmore`](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001l_pYZlew2Af13_kQ4YjhQHm8Q7lQ76tvogGheAciM4uJHffhgKUA_YMZBOwxIkEpygJstKb-o8V7fbOefm4goenCIaiIRBkTcjeBKFUk6QxFwp_PHqMQSW32NSVBD_hBtN7J8VkogX3_JJfo1dc2JA==&c=EATE-ItcEFe-keZfNpQl1klf2zGf9LoqC4MdF1C-RHL01N_XaPVmPg==&ch=7zeBNQFfwZjsF7KKSGPjlOHv3g6w758IoY3vCF9O--oBlSxQCN8_ww==)`](`[`https://projectworthmore.org/`](https://projectworthmore.org/)`)`, a wonderful organization based in Aurora, CO that works with refugee families in our community. We would love to supply them with small bags of art materials to give to children after an appointment or check-up at their onsite dental clinic! If you’re interested in supporting our art supply drive going on through December, here is a list of supplies from the `[`[`Dollar Tree`](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001l_pYZlew2Af13_kQ4YjhQHm8Q7lQ76tvogGheAciM4uJHffhgKUA_YMZBOwxIkEpxKBHnb1eVj0o25Bo7ykk4h-mEFY8TbN5AA4fqG_lYCcBBJOv65wrepW2uNU5ympKOogUMkKcwyqUJk7aDbaxcw==&c=EATE-ItcEFe-keZfNpQl1klf2zGf9LoqC4MdF1C-RHL01N_XaPVmPg==&ch=7zeBNQFfwZjsF7KKSGPjlOHv3g6w758IoY3vCF9O--oBlSxQCN8_ww==)`](`[`https://www.dollartree.com/`](https://www.dollartree.com/)`)` (online shopping- in bulk) that we’d like to put in the bags: REQUESTED ART SUPPLIES: Little Fingers doodle pad (60 sheets) Playskool jumbo crayons (set of 10) Crafter’s Square 8 color watercolor set with brush Jot washable glue sticks (8ct. pack) Crayola pre-sharpened #2 pencils Jot pencil sharpener and eraser sets Crayola construction paper (30 sheet pack) Westcott titanium bonded scissors 7” These items can be shipped directly to the Art Garage 6100 E. 23rd Ave., Denver, CO, 80207 or you can drop them off at our place anytime. You can also pick up similar items from a brick and mortar store! There will be a drop off box located outside our door by our ceramics pick up shelf. We really appreciate your support for this wonderful organization! \*\*Laradon\*\* On Monday Nov. 1st, the Art Garage started an exciting partnership with `[Laradon](`[`https://www.laradon.org/`](https://www.laradon.org/)`)`.  Laradon’s Mission is to be an organization of excellence that provides superior, individualized services to children and adults with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities, supporting their independence in daily life and maximizing their full potential. We had a lot of fun creating oil pastel resist paintings and acrylic scrape paintings with two groups of eager artists!. Each week for 6 weeks we will do something new and have fun being creative. <br> ### \*\*\*\*Art Garage Announcements\*\*\*\* \*\*Chanukah at The Art Garage\*\* Join `[`[`The Jewish Life Center`](https://www.chabaddenvernorth.com/)`](`[`https://www.chabaddenvernorth.com/`](https://www.chabaddenvernorth.com/)`)` at The Art Garage for Chanukah menorah lighting on December 4th on the corner of 23rd and Kearney. RSVP for the free menorah lighting and purchase [Art Project tickets sold](https://secure.givelively.org/event/jewish-life-center/chanukah-at-the-art-garage) `[HERE](`[`https://secure.givelively.org/event/jewish-life-center/chanukah-at-the-art-garage`](https://secure.givelively.org/event/jewish-life-center/chanukah-at-the-art-garage)`)`! \*\*Welcome New Teacher: Emma Coleman\*\* Emma loves working in art environments where people are creating and inspiring those around them! Emma specializes in ceramics and collage but also enjoys incorporating recycled materials into creative beauty! We are so honored to have Emma as a new instructor at The Art Garage! **\*\*Welcome New Art Garage Board Members\!\*\*** Christopher Wink Maggie Jarrett Allie Glover Marna Steuart Michelle Snyder Gabriela Carrión **\*\*THANK YOU to Ferro Works\!\*\*** Nick Ferro aka “`[`[`Ferro Works`](http://www.ferroworks.co/)`](`[`http://www.ferroworks.co/`](http://www.ferroworks.co/)`)`” has created easels, a large loom, custom blocks, and bookshelves for The Art Garage.  His help has been instrumental in turning creative ideas into functional fixtures that enhance our small, creative space! If you have any woodworking projects you have been thinking about for yourself check out his website for more information! <br> ### \*\*\*\*Support Your Neighborhood Nonprofit\*\*\*\* \*\*Colorado Gives Day: December 7th\, 2021\*\* We need YOUR help to fuel creativity in our community! Donate to support our visual arts nonprofit `[`[`HERE`](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012oEWOtA-UXuECoXMEuV_4TcTZ2yaPNsc3nhUj4e8AhVwqumHVetfGS4AXKO1G_neIuG00sUeyCPnPmQrJP4RvUp88a1mIh2-VnTnMrFlLpoavvzkwzo2yWHbymL5GgDHCBvlXamVXK2dHXBe_iZr1UaI-wHIO9t3FAwxofX-KbVmmOtmwzWvhOF_c6le_AfBp5CfsF0eYL4=&c=dtSYFjEI29gy1o_eMbQ41I_m8d06qwbWTeqSk67Tn0EAIpo-7VyOXA==&ch=vYWSn1VQ_q4-oG9WcLqTsP1ln5JRBdMuhqML3MOsYscgk1d59NDBig==)`](`[`https://www.coloradogives.org/ArtGarage/overview?step=step1`](https://www.coloradogives.org/ArtGarage/overview?step=step1)`)`! Colorado Gives Day is an annual statewide movement to celebrate and increase philanthropy in Colorado through online giving. This Colorado Gives Day, December 7th, 2021, donate to The Art Garage to support arts education in our community and help us realize our mission of making the arts accessible for all. \*\*Leave Us a Google Review\!\*\* If you feel so inclined… `[`[`Leave The Art Garage a Google Review`](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012oEWOtA-UXuECoXMEuV_4TcTZ2yaPNsc3nhUj4e8AhVwqumHVetfGS4AXKO1G_nevXzYoSqhVjh8Q2RumFEFz5GXRcFbz-jYug6fd8wllBHKKbCbUYZVkzz_UVqmf21SH1GgVvjN7upXemon0WC72HYYU6opblYNb-H4jkSpgWoBprsAdf7oBHKvkfVBE7yRNMpgwNDrGfGoWcQnEG3JN3GiboYV_GDvpJWH9kt7yBNf9pjYX0JgCJ7aTSSI94GSBSGLxQQr97WsGZr1-trjo8GnFs5Mn3eyLHqVy2tuEDNcLVLT-dC9H03V32CTwbpsk0OGsp8e-WdjyyVnk13TAOCMJfcoJqpI&c=dtSYFjEI29gy1o_eMbQ41I_m8d06qwbWTeqSk67Tn0EAIpo-7VyOXA==&ch=vYWSn1VQ_q4-oG9WcLqTsP1ln5JRBdMuhqML3MOsYscgk1d59NDBig==)`](`[`https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x876c7bf4ebd34d27:0x7ca0bc327cab6506!12e1?source=g.page.m.kd._&laa=lu-desktop-review-solicitation`](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x876c7bf4ebd34d27:0x7ca0bc327cab6506!12e1?source=g.page.m.kd._&laa=lu-desktop-review-solicitation)`)` to help spread the word about our arts programs in the community! We appreciate your support! \*\*Amazon\*\* This holiday season, support The Art Garage while you shop! When shopping at Amazon, use [Smile.Amazon.com](https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012oEWOtA-UXuECoXMEuV_4TcTZ2yaPNsc3nhUj4e8AhVwqumHVetfGS4AXKO1G_neXEpZpeklW6HEMyk0KFvnf4OaPp0WEFAQ8_G4sIV6YWkKuzqzgjANU6rtn1dBFik4z84TftTTxNEKnM0TMtcHXTFceUsmHL4gIojgzlyaYG-KtcATLzKLkXNB7fJDLhQY0e7SpFvh9iNn-UZs-uNUl9I9KEBL-yjVJdMd284ilbl0nSaAtFrMSEAtFyFs1VQ7rzaRebmPpHu91MIb89ep9mEXYPTvWVLkZhlaNZK5dRpRu0eS0oSbvzE_iavjWClx&c=dtSYFjEI29gy1o_eMbQ41I_m8d06qwbWTeqSk67Tn0EAIpo-7VyOXA==&ch=vYWSn1VQ_q4-oG9WcLqTsP1ln5JRBdMuhqML3MOsYscgk1d59NDBig==), select to support ‘The Art Garage’ and .5% of your purchases will be donated to our organization! You can also support the students of The Art Garage by purchasing a book or other item from our `[Amazon Wish List](`[`https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R44GJJDNHHBQ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex`](https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1R44GJJDNHHBQ/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex)`)`! We appreciate your support in our quest for additional educational resources!