Arts at Canal Place Children’s Classes Held Wednesdays

Wednesdays, July 15 through August 5, 2009

Member artists at Arts at Canal Place will be offering children’s classes every Wednesday starting July 15 and ending August 5, from 2:30 to 4:00 pm. If weather permits, classes will be held on the patio outside Arts at Canal Place; if not, they will be held in the loft inside. Classes are limited to 6 students each. Fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

On July 15, Light and Shadow, an Introduction to Pastels will be taught by Pat Hilton and is open to participants aged 10 through 14. Students will observe shape and color of objects and shadows and use pastels in creating one or more paintings. The fee is $15 per participant.

On July 22, Linda Stewart will offer Cut, Fold and Paste for participants aged 10 through 14. Students will learn about different kinds of paper and will create several projects using various techniques such as collage. Elements of design will be introduced and paper art will be presented. The fee is $15.
“Painting with Watercolor” will be held with Nancy Biggs on July 29. Students aged 6 through 16 will receive instruction in different watercolor painting techniques. The fee is $5.

On August 5, participants aged 6 through 10 will produce “My Story Book.” Jill Baldinger will guide their each writing and illustrating a 7-page story in a 7-inch by 7-inch sized book. The fee is $10.

The students’ work will be showcased in a Young Emerging Artists Show held August 9 through August 15 in the Loft at Arts at Canal Place. A reception for the young artists will be held on Friday, August 14 from 5 to 7 pm.
Registration forms are available at Arts at Canal Place at 16 Howard Street in the Shops at Canal Street and at the Allegany Arts Council at 33 N. Centre Street, both in Cumberland. Enrollment will be on a first come, first served basis and limited to 6 students for each class.

A program of the Allegany Arts Council, Arts at Canal Place cooperative gallery is open daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with extended hours during the summer until 8 pm on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information call 301-777-8199.