Member artists were surveyed prior to the program kick-off so as to ascertain the knowledge they had about these subjects. Based on survey findings, a curriculum was developed and is supported by attractive and informative textbooks provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida.
Topics covered to date include healthy eating (the five food groups), determining what is a true emergency and the importance of knowing “911,” importance of drinking enough water daily, stretching and exercising, sketching still-life pictures of arranged fruit. Member artists have been treated to freshly-made smoothies, water tasting event demonstrating ways to flavor water to provide variety, a stretching demonstration, a Bingo game which reinforced the recognition of various fruits and vegetables, a visit from a Bayfront Medical Center R.N., and distribution and instruction on how to fill out an exercise log.
Periodic review occurs and we’re proud to say that our member artists are retaining much of the information presented to them thus far. But the best benefit, by far, is how excited they are each week to tackle the weekly “Art of Nutrition” topic. Thank you, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida and Florida Literacy Coalition, for allowing Creative Clay to be part of this healthy initiative!
