Free Children’s Art Workshops at Blue Door Art Center

Blue Door Art Center (BDAC) in Yonkers will continue its children's workshop program every Saturday morning. Each week, the free two-hour workshops are led by a new teaching artist who introduces diverse art disciplines to up to fifteen students in BDAC’s gallery setting. In February, the variety of hands-on activities will include painting, sculpture, jewelry-making and more. On February 9, instructor Joan Lloyd will lead a jewelry demonstration. Participants aged seven and older will create beaded earrings, some of which will be donated to local women’s shelters. On February 16, children (ages 6-12) will learn how to make abstract sculptures and paintings with artist Emilio Barrios. BDAC will also present a “Naturescapes Painting” workshop on February 23, during which children (ages 7-12) will paint landscapes with artist Lourdes Clark. The children’s art workshops each begin at 10am. For more info, visit bluedoorartcenter.org.

Image above: Student participating in a children’s art workshop at Blue Door Art Center (photo courtesy of Blue Door Art Center)

A version of this article first appeared in the February issue of ArtsNews, ArtsWestchester’s monthly publication. ArtsNews is distributed throughout Westchester County. A digital copy is also available at artsw.org/artsnews.