“Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skill. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork.”

- Fran Smith, Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who's Doing It Best.

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Main Office Location:

CREATIVE ARTS 
25 Woburn Street
(inside the 1st Cong. Church, enter via Sanborn St or via the Town Hall parking lot)
Reading, MA 01867
 

 
Driving Directions 

Contact

Maria Needham, Office Manager 
CREATIVE ARTS 
781.942.9600 
office@weteachcreativearts.org 
 

Art Classes - Winter 2016 

Join us this Winter for tons of fun and creativity! Winter Programs include:

 

Important Directions for Registration: Yes, you can register for more than one class and/or for a sibling using the same "register now" link below. Once you hit the button, complete the info, and make your first selection, you'll scroll down to the end of the list and hit the "add" button to add another individual workshop or add a sibling.

Winter 2016 Art Program – Ages 4-17
(Adults, ages 17+ please see the Adult Page)

 

Young Artists: Mixed Bag Media - Ages 4-6
Through imagination and observation, students will explore different media, techniques and artists while creating unique projects, building sculptures and painting masterpieces.
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Jan 19-Mar 22 (No class Feb 16)
Time: 3:30-4:15pm; $165/$155sibling
Instructor: Laura Root

*NEW* Storybook Art - Ages 4-6 - CANCELLED

Clay Mania - Ages 5-13
Get your hands messy with this fun filled pottery class! Learn to create exciting clay forms with basic methods of hand building. Make a variety of bowls, containers, and sculptural art pieces.
Dates: 9 Fridays, Jan 22-Mar 25 (No class Feb 19)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm; $198/$178sibling
Instructor: Laura Root

Crazy Cartooning - Ages 7-12
Have fun sketching out your cartoons, learning about facial expressions, how to create movement, storyboards and more before creating your final cartoon.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Jan 20-Mar 23 (No class Feb 17)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm; $170/$160sibling
Instructor: TBA

Painting Studio: Mixed Media - Ages 7-12
Break free from the traditional painting techniques and explore new art forms with mixed media. You’ll sharpen your painting skills while mixing in new techniques using collage papers, pastels, crayons, sand, and more. All skill levels welcome!
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Jan 19-Mar 22 (No class Feb 16)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $170/$160sibling
Instructor: Laura Root

Sketchbook to Sculpture - Ages 7-12 - CANCELLED

Pottery - Ages 8-14
Get your hands messy with this fun filled pottery class! Learn to create exciting clay forms with basic methods of hand building: coiling, pinching, and slab work. Make a variety of bowls, dishes, containers, and sculptural art pieces.
Dates: 9 Fridays, Jan 22-Mar 25 (No class Feb 19)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm; $198/$178sibling
Instructor: Laura Root

Minecraft Claymation - Ages 8-13 - CANCELLED

Drawing & Painting Studio - Ages 10-16
Hone your skills and expand ideas and methods through the practice and study of drawing and painting. Try new media and techniques while finding inspiration from various historical art practices. All skill levels welcome!
Dates: 9 Tuesdays, Jan 19-Mar 22 (No class Feb 16)
Time: 5:30-6:30pm; $170/$160sibling
Instructor: Laura Root

Teen Studio - Ages 13+ - CANCELLED

 

SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:

Mask Making - Ages 6-12 - NO MORE OPENINGS; CALL 781.942.9600 TO INQUIRE
Students will learn about masks and how masks are used in acting. They will explore different “stock” characters and how to portray these characters onstage. They will then create their own mask based on a stock character they choose, and then do a character runway show with their mask!
Saturday, Feb 6
Instructor: Amy Menkin

Beyond Drawing -Ages 6-12
Students will explore drawing through the use of different materials and methods. Explore how exercises with everyday objects can strengthen your understanding of line, space and composition. Using sticks, rocks and hands students will create masterpieces with wire, ink and paper.
Saturday, Jan 30, 10am-1pm, $40/$35sibling
Instructor: Dennis Hart

 

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