JSDD’s Wae Center is a nonprofit organization and alternative learning center. JSDD’s Wae (Wellness, Art & Enrichment) helps individuals with disabilities find the spark within by providing an environment for participants to learn, create, express themselves, and foster meaningful relationships. JSDD’s Wae Center offers programs in writing, poetry, painting, film, music and more.You can make a charitable donation to Jewish Service for Developmentally Disabled of Metrowest, Inc here. You may also visit our online store. Visitor Information #mc_embed_signup{background:#fff; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:220px;} /* Add your own MailChimp form style overrides in your site stylesheet or in this style block. We recommend moving this block and the preceding CSS link to the HEAD of your HTML file. */ Subscribe to our mailing list Tumblr (3.0; @waecenter)http://waecenter.org/<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzib2vRhds1r9jotuo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><em><span>WAE Beyond: A Members’ Club</span></em><span> will launch a six-session INTRODUCTION TO WEAVING workshop beginning Thursday evening, February 23, 6 to 8 pm and continuing each Thursday evening until March 29. Students will learn basic weaving techniques on a table loom with the ultimate goal of creating a finished scarf. The classes are co-taught by Margaret Bodell and Cynthia Alberto, artists who are passionate about sharing their love of fabrics and the creative process with individuals of all ability levels. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span>Weaving is an excellent way for individuals to increase their motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Taking a project from start to finish is another valuable skill gained through this course, one that can be transferred to vocational and other life settings.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span><span>The six class workshop is available for $40, all supplies included. Pre-registration required; class size limited to 8 students. Please contact Sherri Zuckerman, WAE Beyond Coordinator at (973) 272-7150 or szuckerman@jsddmetrowest.org.<span>  </span></span></p></p>http://waecenter.org/post/17729267080http://waecenter.org/post/17729267080Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:13:43 -0500<img src="http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lymkodc2uR1r9jotuo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Sold!  Carrie P. and Narcissa L. celebrated the opening of the 20th annual NYC Outsiders Art Fair.  Also at the opening night festivities were artists, Mark L. and Kevin C.  whose work was being exhibited.  The Bodell/Fahey Umbrella Arts booth was buzzing with artists, family, board members and new fans of the work of the JSDD WAE Center artists!</p>http://waecenter.org/post/16769701302http://waecenter.org/post/16769701302Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:57:00 -0500<img src="http://27.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lxhpavdYnU1r9jotuo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>JSDD’s Wae Center is excited to be a part of this year’s <a href="http://www.sanfordsmith.com/default.aspx?pageId=3" target="_blank">Outsider Art Fair</a>.  Stop by <a href="http://www.umbrellaarts.com/" target="_blank">Umbrella Arts’</a> booth (7A) and check out new work by our artists.</p>http://waecenter.org/post/15515077578http://waecenter.org/post/15515077578Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:16:00 -0500Outsider Artumbrella artsfairexhibitions