Discover projects, prompts, and ideas to nurture creativity and personal expression later in life.
Senior Planet’s self-paced creativity courses consist of video demonstrations and interactive lessons that help you learn new skills! Discover these free digital tools:
Courses are hosted on the online learning platform, Senior Planet U (SPU) and are best suited for those who are comfortable navigating the internet.
Lights, Camera, Action! These older adults are crafting, directing, and starring in films – from first-time shorts, to Academy Award-winning features.
Diane Ament, 83, and Bari-Lynn, 79, were crew members for The Rug, a horror flick staffed completely by older adults, and which inspired the documentary Silver Screamers.
Known as “the lesbian Forrest Gump,” Babs Daitch (80) has done it all, including starring in her own documentary short.
Leonidas Demas, retired attorney, draws on his Greek heritage to become, at 78, the first-time filmmaker of “A Spartan Dream.”
Three-time Oscar winning film editor Thelma Schoonmaker talks about her life with two iconic film directors – Martin Scorsese and Michael Powell.
It’s never too late to tell your story! In this episode of Aging Rewired, Sheila speaks with gerontology doctoral student Samuel Van Vleet, and students Richard Brunner and Jerry Riesenberg from his “How to Make a Movie” class at The Institute for Learning in Retirement at Miami University in Ohio.
Older adult students in this class learn the art of filmmaking from the ground up using modern digital techniques and equipment. Hear firsthand from Richard and Jerry as they discuss their experiences making their first short film, the place of older adults in higher education, and the transformative power of storytelling at any age.
With decades of experience in the fashion industry as both a model and photographer, Lisa Wright brings a deep, lifelong passion for style and self-expression to her work. Today, she leads fashion workshops designed to empower senior women to embrace their personal style and feel inspired through every chapter of life.
Identify your unique style and build confidence in what you wear.
Organize your wardrobe and create new outfits using what you already own.
Build a capsule wardrobe with pieces that fit your style and work together easily.
Enjoy a celebration of style from Senior Planet participants!
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