Saturday, November 6 from 10 - 11 am
in the backyard of Gilda's Club (Middleton, WI)

There's a crisp feeling in the air, and no denying that fall is upon us! The leaves are changing into brilliant colors everywhere you look. Take a break from life's stresses and come help us celebrate the beautiful colors of the season out on the Gilda's patio with this easy and relaxing watercolor art project that's fun for all ages. Join us Saturday November 6th from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM for this drop in art experience. Bring yourself and a sweater or lap blanket. We'll provide all needed art supplies, outdoor heaters, snacks, and warm drinks. Art therapy intern Rene will be on hand for this project to provide instruction and encouragement. See you there!

Masks are required to keep everyone safe.

Questions? Need more information? Please contact Carissa Hodgson at carissa@gildasclubmadison.org or 608-828-8875.

About Rene Livingston-DeTienne:

Rene Livingston-DeTienne is a senior in Edgewood’s Art Therapy undergraduate program. She is also a State of WI Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) and CPS Trainer. Raised in the WI/IL Stateline area, in the town of Beloit, she moved to Madison in the early 90s to start a life in the “big city” and has been here ever since – long enough to now consider herself a Madisonian.

A lifelong artist and writer, she has been creating artwork for as long as she can remember. Her favorite medium is water-soluble oil pastels, and much of her oil pastel artwork is abstract, evoking emotion with color and shape and suggestive figures. However, she’s recently discovered a love for realistic water-soluble oil painting as well. In general, she loves exploring different mediums, from pen and ink to watercolors, from mixed media, collage, and sculpture to papermaking. She has also been writing poetry from an early age, and her first chapbook, The Good Truth, was released from Finishing Line Press this year. Her next full length collection, Not Just the Fire, will be due out in late 2022 from Cornerstone Press.

While not busy with school, she enjoys reading, gardening, baking, and other muggle-ish activities. She lives in Madison with her young adult daughter and spouse and their four unruly little dogs.