"Watching the collaborative communication that takes place between our youth and the seniors as they interact with is a truly heartening experience. It provides an opportunity for our young people to appreciate the stories, viewpoints, and experiences of our senior community members while practicing communication skill sets that increase empathy, patience, and curiosity.”

— Staff

"We keep wanting to bring more and more Sprat programs.”

— Staff

“It’s about every single one of us being able to embrace art in our lives no matter what age, no matter what skill level. Our senior participants can catalyze others.”

— Staff

“I am in awe of these participants. Their ability to be able to take these materials and run with them. The community that they built amongst each other while they’re at the Sprat class is beautiful. They are always encouraging each other.”

— Staff

“It’s been great to see people break outside of their shell. People have these preconceived notions about what the workshop is going to be like and it’s been awesome to see people challenge themselves and push themselves in a creative manner.”

— Staff

“I found myself very depressed and then I participated in Sprat. It has turned my life around. Creativity brings in so much life.”

— Elder

“Because of this class I can say I really believe I can do better and do more things and I will be branching out. I’m going to go and buy myself my own little paint set.”

— Elder

“There’s someone young and someone old and there is value to both. So perhaps we need to close the gap with more workshops like this so that we get to know each other. There is so much we can learn from the youngsters. These days the younger generations know so much more than when I was that age.”

— Elder

“It’s interesting because they are older than you so the things that you are freaking out about now they can give advice on. It’s nice to hear their stories and it helps you look forward to your own future.”

— Youth

“These seniors are incredible. They will do anything without any embarrassment.”

— Youth