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Summer Classes for Children

Exciting Offerings at ACE!

Art Week Fun (Ages 7 – 13)

Children will work from observation in a variety of media including drawing, pastel painting, watercolors and acrylics. It’s amazing to see what kids can achieve when given the freedom to express themselves creatively!

Instructor Debra Gag has been a professional artist and art teacher for over thirty years. She creates a classroom environment where everyone feels free to learn new skills and follow their inspiration.

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Dates: Monday June 20– Friday, June 24, 2015

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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Fee: $175 + $20 materials fee. Make check payable to Arts Center East or pay online at artscentereast.org. 10% discount for ACE members. 10% discount 2nd child same family.

Drawing & Painting All Things Wild and Wonderful!

(Ages 7 – 13)

Children who love animals will have fun learning to paint and draw mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and imaginary creatures! Emphasis will be on encouraging creativity while learning new skills.

Instructor Nancy Cooke Bunnell is an award winning pastel artist, who exhibits throughout the state. She is a certified art teacher and has over 25 years of teaching experience.

Dates: Monday June 27 – Friday, July 1

Time: 9:00 -- Noon

Fee: $175 + $20 materials fee. Make check payable to Arts Center East or pay online at artscentereast.org. 10% discount for ACE family members. 10% discount 2nd child same family.

Spark Musical Theater Workshop (Ages 6 – 18)

From the latest Broadway hit, to cutting edge dance, singing and performance tips, SPARK Musical Theater workshop offers an unforgettable adventure into the creative journey.

Dates: Monday July 11 – Friday July 15

(Final Performance Friday, July 15th at 2:30)

Time: 9:00 – 3:30

Fee: $325. Please call 860 454-5069 for more information and to register.

Register early as there is a class minimum of five and a maximum of twelve.

Place: Arts Center East, 709 Hartford Tnpk. (Route 30) Vernon, CT. For more information and to register, visit artscentereast.org or call (860) 871-8222.

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