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Arts & Entertainment

Creative Homeschooling Classes

Creative Writing: Ages 8-11. 10-11am. $100. This class builds your children’s confidence as they visualize scenes and create snapshot characters with the art of “painting” with words. Use of metaphor, simile and onomatopoeia are introduced. Brainstorm creative story ideas, write “hook” sentences, and unique and moving conclusions. (5 Classes: Sept. 23, 30; Oct. 14, 21, 28; Make-up November 4). Sculpting Techniques: Ages 7-11. 11am-12:15pm. $135. Using polymer clay, learn modeling and sculpting techniques by building and assembling the basic figure. Stamping, cane work, image transfers and texturing are also introduced. Projects include Design a Dragon Pen, Trading Cards, Sundial, and Paperweights or Coasters. (7 Classes) Drawing through the Ages: Ages 9-14. 12:30-2pm. $150. Connect art history to drawing concepts for a richer understanding of the when, where, why, and how art is created. Take-home projects reinforce key concepts from classes. Attended Drawing through the Ages before? NEW art history periods and projects are introduced! (7 Classes) Teacher evaluations are provided for each student for all Homeschooling classes. Register by calling the Arts Center at 860-663-5593 or emailing artscenterkillingworth@gmail.com. Visit www.artscenterkillingworth.org, www.facebook.com/artscenterkillingworth, and www.twitter.com/arts_center_ct . 276 North Parker Hill Rd. Killingworth, CT 06419.

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