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Summer Art Classes at ACE

Offerings for Adults and Children

CHILDREN’S CLASS

Art Week Fun! Ages 7 – 13

This class will introduce a variety of media and techniques including drawing, pastel painting, watercolors and acrylics. Children will have the opportunity to work from observation and to explore their own unique spirit. It’s amazing to see what kids can achieve when given the freedom to express themselves creatively! The class will culminate with an exhibit and discussion for students and their families.

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Children should bring a healthy snack and a bottle of water.

Instructor Elizabeth Krall is a certified Zentangle teacher who received her BA from Trinity College and her M.A.L.S. with a concentration in studio arts from Wesleyan. Her work has been shown in galleries throughout Connecticut.

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Dates: June 26 – 30

Time: 9 a.m. - noon

Fee: $175 + $20 materials fee. Make checks payable to Arts Center East or pay online at artscentereast.org.*** 10% discount for family members.

ADULT CLASS

Painting with Acrylics – Weeklong Intensive Class

This class will introduce the many ways acrylic paint can be used to create unique and expressive paintings. The course will cover color theory, composition, and the use of acrylic mediums to manipulate the paint. The goal of the class will be to expand each student’s repertoire whether they are a beginner or intermediate level painter.

Instructor Elizabeth Krall has exhibited in galleries throughout Connecticut and in New York City. She has a Master’s Degree from Wesleyan in Studio Arts, is a Certified Zentangle Instructor and is an alum of Lyme Academy of Art.

Dates: June 19 – 22

Time: Mon. – Thurs. 9am – 1pm

Fee: $175 + $30 for materials. Make check payable to Arts Center East (formerly Vernon Community Arts Center) or pay online at artscentereast.org. 10% discount for members.

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

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

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