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Art class for adults in DDO provides creative outlet

The smiles say it all at a winter session of a specially designed art class for neurodiverse adults given every Sunday at the Dollard Centre for the Arts. Photo courtesy of Dollard Centre for the Arts

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Montreal - Wednesday, May 3, 2023

by Anita Szabadi-Gottesman

As a neurodiverse adult, long-time West Island resident Laura Harris sought to establish an art class geared towards other 18 and older neurodiverse adults living in the community. “Art has always been a creative outlet for me, and I wanted to find a way to offer classes to others,” she said.

Held at the Dollard-Des-Ormeaux Civic Centre at the Dollard Centre for the Arts, the class meets every Sunday afternoon in the fully appointed art studio. “With our wonderful teacher Keyiana, we work with water colours, practice drawing and work in mixed media,” Harris explained. “The sessions are relaxing and fun, and we learn about and produce art, while socializing and building friendships.”

Classes run for eight weeks every Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. For more information: www.centreartsdollard.com or 514.684.1012, ext. 213.