Get creative in the New Year

You can find some of Tina Mangos’ porcelain vases at High Frequency Arts, located at the Hub & Spoke Design Center in Fishers. (Photo provided)

By TINA MANGOS

Transition into the new year by doing something challenging and good for both your brain and your body. Go outside your comfort zone to develop a skill. Reach beyond your safe circle to make new connections. You might find pleasant surprises.

Swing & Slow Dance

Don’t just sway back and forth! Exercise your brain and body with fun partner dancing. It will take place at 6:30 p.m. from Jan. 19 to Feb. 16 at the Westfield Washington Township building on Greyhound Pass. Here’s the link for details.

Youth Art Classes

For ages 8 and up, youth art classes will start on various dates beginning Jan. 4 at two locations. Building skills, confidence and creativity. Here’s the link for details on all classes.

Art at Hub & Spoke

Shop for wide variety of art at the High Frequency Arts gallery at Hub & Spoke Design Center, located at 8100 E. 106th St., Fishers. (I have some porcelain vases there; see examples above.)

Create for a Cause

Help benefit the Youth Assistance Program from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 16. Join me for a pen and ink and watercolor art session, plus wine and beer. Art skills aren’t needed – just a desire to have fun and create. Each adult class pays for one youth art class.

Tina’s Healthy Eating Tip

Satisfy your sugar craving with a bowl of Greek yogurt, topped with honey and walnuts. It’s a standard snack in Greece.

For more great information on art from Tina Mangos, visit her website at TinaMangosArts.com or email her at TinaTango@aol.com.