Georgetown School of the Arts Classes and Workshops
25 Old Mill Rd., Georgetown (Redding)
Adult Drawing and Painting - Taught by Susan Jackson A lovely way to spend some time on you, beginner to advanced students welcome. This studio class is designed to offer individual instruction for independent projects regardless of skill level. Susan will help you design and create artwork that inspires you.
Tuesdays:
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. $65 per class with two or more students. All materials included. Come to as many classes as you wish just give us a call to let us know when you would like to start.
Classes are ongoing beginning January 31.
Weaving - Taught by Susan Jackson
This six-week course gives students the opportunity to work on a floor loom, table loom and rigid heddle loom. They will learn how to make a warp, dress a loom, and explore patterns for their projects. Class is limited to 3 students. Ages 8-13.
Saturdays: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winter Session:
February 4 - March 17
(no class 2/25)
Classes are $260 per six week session.
$20.00 materials fee.
To register, please call our studio at 203-544-8551 or call Redding Parks & Recreation at 203-938-2551 or visit their website at www.townofreddingct.org.
Woodworking Class - Taught by Steve Burke
This highly successful project-oriented class is designed to give students hands on experience with carpentry and woodworking. They will learn to plan, measure, cut, build and decorate their projects using basic hand and carving tools. During the six-week program students will learn to use wood working hand tools in a safe and efficient manner while also learning how to turn plans into reality. Class enrollment is limited to offer each child focused attention from the teacher. Students must be 8 years or older or by special arrangement with the instructor.
Fall Session: November 4 - December 16
( no class 11/25)
Winter Session: January 20 - March 2
( no class 2/24)
Classes are $220.00 per six week session. $30.00 materials fee. All tools included.
Classes will be held at Georgetown School of the Arts, 25 Old Mill Road, Redding (Georgetown)
Vacation Camps
December Vacation Camp:
Winter Tropical Vacation - Taught by Susan Jackson In this four day, 1/2 day mini camp, students will leave the cold behind while they make heART warming creations. From being barefoot on the beach to exploring an underwater paradise, these art projects will keep the kids toasty warm while giving them the break they need from school. We will use a variety of drawing and sculpting mediums to create 2D and 3D projects all with a tropical vacation theme.
December 26-29 (Monday-Thursday)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 5-9 Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp.
All materials included.
To register, please call our studio at 203-544-8551 or call Redding Parks & Recreation at 203-938-2551 or visit their website at www.townofreddingct.org.
February Vacation Camp:
Meet the Masters - Taught by Susan Jackson DaVinci! DuChamp! Renoir! Klee! In this 4-day, half-day mini camp students will explore the techniques, styles and histories of some of the world's greatest artists. From Classical to Modern, we will explore painting, drawing and sculpture from a variety of art periods to create our own masterpieces. All students will be encouraged to find their inner master!
Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp.
All materials included.
To register, please call our studio at 203-544-8551 or call Redding Parks & Recreation at 203-938-2551 or visit their website at www.townofreddingct.org.
April Vacation Camp:
Animals, Animals, Animals - Taught by Paula Anderson Fun, furry, friend, or foe. This mini camp will create a variety of animals from the cute and cuddly to the fearless and ferocious. Using a variety of mediums, students will create several animals by drawing, painting, and sculpting. From creating realistic to abstract projects, this fun vacation mini camp will make you roar with delight.
Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp..
All materials included.
To register, please call Redding Parks & Recreation
at 203-938-2551 or visit their website: www.townofreddingct.org.
Paint Draw & More! Classes
Brookfield Parks & Recreation
Center Elementary School Drawing Mixed Media
- Taught by Barbara Haeger
Mondays:
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ages 5-8
Fall Session:
October 5 - November 2 and
November 9 - December 14
Winter Session 1: January 23 - February 27
Winter Session 2:
March 12 - April 23
(no class 4/16)
Classes are $102.00 per six week session.
All materials included.
To register, please call Brookfield Parks & Recreation at 203-775-7321 or visit their website: www.brookfield.org/pnr/index.htm.
Fairfield Parks & Recreation
Fairfield Parks & Recreation,
Recreation Activity Room Drawing Mixed Media
- Taught by Marika Ford
Paint, Draw, & More! teaches students to draw what they see and to enhance their drawings with their own ideas and concepts. This Program helps younger children build self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. Older children are encouraged to break artistic boundaries by exploring the world of fine art and illustrative drawing by using various techniques and mediums. Max 12. Meets 6 times. www.paintdrawmore.com
Fall - Winter Sessions:
Course
Age
Time (Wednesdays)
Dates
2392
5 - 8
4:00 - 5:30
Sept 14 - Oct 26
2393
7 - 10
5:30 - 7:00
Sept 14 - Oct 26
2394
5 - 8
4:00 - 5:30
Nov 2 - Dec 14
2395
7 - 10
5:30 - 7:00
Nov 2 - Dec 14
2396
5 - 8
4:00 - 5:30
Jan 11 - Feb 15
2397
7 - 10
5:30 - 7:00
Jan 11 - Feb 15
Classes $150.00 per six week session.
All materials included.
To register, please call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at 203-256-3191 or visit their website: www.fairfieldrecreation.com
(Fairfield Residents only).
Fairfield
Vacation Camps
February Vacation Camp:
Animals, Animals, Animals
- Taught by Paula Anderson
Fun, furry, friend, or foe. This mini camp will create a variety of animals from the cute and cuddly to the fearless and ferocious. Using a variety of mediums, students will create several animals by drawing, painting, and sculpting. From creating realistic to abstract projects, this fun vacation mini camp will make you roar with delight.
In this four- day, half-day mini camp, students will leave the cold behind while they make heART warming creations. From being barefoot on the beach to exploring an underwater paradise, these art projects will keep the kids toasty warm while giving them the break they need from school. We will use a variety of drawing and sculpting mediums to create 2D and 3D projects all with a tropical vacation theme.
Fall Session 2: November 2 - December 21
(no class 11/9, 11/23)
Winter Session 1: January 11 – February 15
Winter Session 2: March 7 – April 11
Spring Session: May - June
All classes $96.00 per six week session.
All materials included.
To register, please call Newtown Parks & Recreation at 203-270-4340 or visit their website: www.newtown-ct.gov .
Norwalk Parks & Recreation
Roosevelt Center (Senior Center Building), 11 Allen Road, Room B Drawing Mixed Media
- Taught by Jo-Anne T. Claybourne
Tuesdays:
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. ages 5-8
Fall Session 1: September 20 - October 25
Fall Session 2:
November 1 - December 13
(no class 11/8)
Winter Session 1: January 10 – February 14
Winter Session 2: March 6 – April 10
Spring Session: May 1 – June 5
Classes are $96.00 per six week session.
All materials included.
For information, please call Paint, Draw & More! at 203-544-8551
To register, please visit our website at www.paintdrawmore.com, print out a registration form and mail with the fee to Paint, Draw & More! 25 Old Mill Road, Redding, CT 06896
Fox Run Elementary School, 228 Fillow Street
Tuesdays:
2:50 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. ages 5-9
Fall Session 1: September 20 - October 25
Fall Session 2: November 1 - December 13
(no class 11/8)
Winter Session 1: January 10 – February 14
Winter Session 2: March 6 – April 10
Spring Session: May 1 – June 5
Classes are $96.00 per six week session.
All materials included.
For information, please call Paint, Draw & More! at 203-544-8551
To register, please mail registration form with fee to Paint, Draw & More! 25 Old Mill Road, Redding, CT 06896
Prospect Parks & Recreation
Community Center Adult Drawing Mixed Media
- Taught by Betsy DeMarco
Beginner to advanced students welcome. This drawing class is designed to offer individual instruction to meet our students' needs. We will work with pencils, pastels, and watercolors to draw a variety of subject matter from still life to landscape to human figure.
Tuesday Evenings:
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fall Session: October 25 - November 25
(no class 11/8)
Winter Session: January 31 - March 13
(no class 2/21)
Thursday Afternoons:
1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Fall Session: October 27 - December 8
(no class 11/25)
Winter Session:
January 31 - March 13
(no class)
Classes are $152.00 per six week session. Some materials included, supply list given to registrants.
To register, please call Prospect Parks & Recreation
at 203-758-4461 or visit their website: www.townofprospect.com.
Algonquin Elementary Young Artist's Drawing Mixed Media
- Taught by Betsy DeMarco
Paint, Draw & More teaches students to draw what they see and to enhance their drawings with their own ideas and concepts. This Program helps younger children build self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. Older children are encouraged to break artistic boundaries by exploring the world of fine art and illustrative drawing by using various techniques and mediums.
Fall Session 2: November 3- December 15
(no class 11/24)
Winter Session 1: January 12 – February 16
Winter Session 2: March 8 – April 12
Spring Session: May 3 – June 7
Classes are $110.00 per six week session. All materials included.
To register, please call Redding Parks & Recreation
at 203-938-2551 or visit their website: www.townofreddingct.org.
Weaving - Taught by Susan Jackson
This six-week course gives students the opportunity to work on a floor loom, table loom, and rigid heddle loom. They will learn how to make a warp, dress a loom, and explore patterns for their projects. Class is limited to 3 students.
Saturdays:
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Winter Session:
February 4 - March 17
(no class 2/25)
Classes are $260 per six week session. $20.00 materials fee.
To register, please call our studio at 203-544-8551 or call Redding Parks & Recreation at 203-938-2551 or visit their website at www.townofreddingct.org.
Woodworking Class - Taught by Steve Burke
This highly successful project-oriented class is designed to give students hands on experience with carpentry and woodworking. They will learn to plan, measure, cut, build and decorate their projects using basic hand and carving tools. During the six-week program students will learn to use wood working hand tools in a safe and efficient manner while also learning how to turn plans into reality. Class enrollment is limited to offer each child focused attention from the teacher. Students must be 8 years or older or by special arrangement with the instructor.
Fridays:
4:15p.m. - 5:45p.m. ages 8-13
Fall Session: November 4 - December 16
( no class 11/25)
Winter Session 1: January 20 - March 2
( no class 2/24)
Winter Session 2: March 16 - May 4
(no class 4/6, 4/20)
Classes are $220.00 per six week session. $30.00 materials fee. All tools included.
Classes will be held at Georgetown School of the Arts, 25 Old Mill Road, Redding (Georgetown)
To register, please call Redding Parks & Recreation
at 203-938-2551 or visit their website: www.townofreddingct.org.
Vacation Camps
Held at Georgetown School of the Arts
25 Old Mill Road, Redding (Georgetown)
December Vacation Camp:
Winter Tropical Vacation - Taught by Susan Jackson In this four day, 1/2 day mini camp, students will leave the cold behind while they make heART warming creations. From being barefoot on the beach to exploring an underwater paradise, these art projects will keep the kids toasty warm while giving them the break they need from school. We will use a variety of drawing and sculpting mediums to create 2D and 3D projects all with a tropical vacation theme.
December 26 - 29 (Monday - Thursday)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 5-9 Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp.
All materials included.
February Vacation Camp:
Meet the Masters - Taught by Susan Jackson/Barbara Haeger DaVinci! DuChamp! Renoir! Klee! In this 4-day, half-day mini camp students will explore the techniques, styles and histories of some of the world's greatest artists. From Classical to Modern, we will explore painting, drawing and sculpture from a variety of art periods to create our own masterpieces. All students will be encouraged to find their inner master!
February 21 - 24 (Tuesday - Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 5-9 Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp.
All materials included.
April Vacation Camp:
Animals, Animals, Animals - Taught by Paula Anderson Fun, furry, friend, or foe. This mini camp will create a variety of animals from the cute and cuddly to the fearless and ferocious. Using a variety of mediums, students will create several animals by drawing, painting, and sculpting. From creating realistic to abstract projects, this fun vacation mini camp will make you roar with delight.
April 17 - 20 (Tuesday-Friday)
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ages 5-9 Classes are $216.00 per four-day half-day mini camp..
All materials included.
To register, please call Redding Parks & Recreation
at 203-938-2551 or visit their website: www.townofreddingct.org.
Ridgefield
After School Enrichment
Branchville Elementary
Cartooning - Taught by Susan Jackson
Mondays: 3:35 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. age 5-8
Winter Session:
January 9 - March 5
(no class 1/16)
Drawing Mixed Media - Taught by Susan Jackson
Tuesdays: 3:35 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. ages 5-8
Winter Session:
January 10 - March 6
(no class 1/17, 2/21)
Classes are $96.00 per sixweek session. All materials included.
Farmingville Elementary
Cartooning
- Taught by Susan Jackson
Thursdays: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Winter Session:
January – February
Classes are $112 per seven week session. All materials included.
Register through Farmingville PTO.
Stamford Parks & Recreation
Davenport Elementary School,
Newfield Avenue Drawing Mixed Media
-Taught by
Jo-Anne T. Claybourne
Fall Session: October 5 - December 7 (no class 11/23)
Winter Session: January 11 – March 14
(no class 2/22)
Spring Session:
April 4 - June 6
(no class 4/18)
Classes are $153 per nine week session. All materials included.
To register, please call Stamford Park & Recreation at 203-977-5214 or visit their website: www.stamfordrecreation.com .
Ripowam Middle School Drawing Mixed Media
-Taught by
Jo-Anne T. Claybourne
Wednesdays:
2:20 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. ages 5-8
Fall Session: October - December
(no class 11/)
Winter Session: January 11 – March 14
(no class 2/22)
Spring Session:
April 4 - June 6
(no class 4/18)
Classes are $153 per nine week session. All materials included.
To register, please call Stamford Park & Recreation
at 203-977-5214 or visit their website: www.stamfordrecreation.com .
February Vacation Camp:
Roxbury Elementary School
Art Room
Vacation Around the World - Taught by Jo-Anne T. Claybourne and Marika Ford
In this four- day, full day fun art camp students will focus on a new country everyday. From Africa to Indonesia to Asia, Europe and the Americas they will learn about and make examples of art from at least four counties. History and artistic styles of each country will be covered while students use materials and techniques to create their drawings, paintings, sculptures and more. Story telling, music making and movement will also be added as time allows. A compilation of the week’s activities may end up in an art show or small performance for the parents. During our camp session we will have a lunch break and play art and theater games. The camp will run Tuesday through Friday. The classes are open to a maximum of ten students per age group. The teaching staff is comprised of skilled area artists trained by Paint, Draw & More!
Age groups 5-8 and 9-13.
Parents please provide lunch, snack and smock for camp.
