When we are at the Florida Grande Motor Coach Resort, where we have owned an RV lot and suite for 10 years, I have offered a monthly art class for the past 8 years that not only satisfied my creative and artistic self but also has given me many opportunities to get to know hundreds of new people and allow them to get to know each other as well. Sometimes making new friends while you are traveling is difficult.
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| ARTitude Adjustment by Marty Whitney |
Since beginning the classes at Florida Grande we have accepted invitations to present classes to other RV venues and named the course ARTitude Adjustment by Marty Whitney. I've taught these classes to motorhome manufacturer rallies, motorhome club rallies, Family Motor Coach Association International Rallies, private resorts and for private painting parties as well. This has allowed us many opportunities to meet hundreds of new friends as we travel throughout this great country of ours.
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| ARTitude Adjustment by Marty Whitney |
Where ARTitude Adjustment differs from other painting classes is that canvas painting is rarely offered. We usually work with acrylics, sometimes alcohol inks, fabric paint, silk paint, etc., because RVers don't have room for canvases. We call it "FUN art...not FINE" art!
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| Peace Pole Painting Class |
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| Completed Peace Pole |
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| Completed Peace Poles |
This class made beautiful hand painted Peace Poles in a recent ARTitude Adjustment class using wood 4 x 4's (4' long). The Peace Pole Peace Movement was developed in Japan in 1955 and since that time has been placed in over 200 countries. The phrase "May Peace Prevail On Earth" is used on the poles and reminds us to pray for world peace wherever we are.
Our class made their own designs and finished them by putting a solar light on the top and then planted them in their yard or gardens. A piece of rebar was installed in the bottom to assure the poles are stable and do not blow/lean over. The poles were then finished with a coat of protectant to block the heat and sun. They look awesome as you drive throughout the community!
After 65 years, the message of the Peace Pole Movement is more important then ever, and we hope it continues to spread:
A Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer
May PeA Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer
May Peace Prevail on Earth
Our class made their own designs and finished them by putting a solar light on the top and then planted them in their yard or gardens. A piece of rebar was installed in the bottom to assure the poles are stable and do not blow/lean over. The poles were then finished with a coat of protectant to block the heat and sun. They look awesome as you drive throughout the community!
After 65 years, the message of the Peace Pole Movement is more important then ever, and we hope it continues to spread:
MAY PEACE PREVAIL ON EARTH!
A Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer
May PeA Peace Pole is a hand-crafted monument that displays the message and prayer
on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages.
There are tens of thousands of
Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace.
ace Prevail on Earth
on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages.
There are tens of thousands of
Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace.
on each of its four or six sides, usually in different languages.
There are tens of thousands of
Peace Poles in 180 countries all over the world dedicated as monuments to peace. They serve as constant reminders for us to visualize and pray for world peace.
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