Main Office Location:
CREATIVE ARTS25 Woburn Street
(inside the 1st Cong. Church, enter via Sanborn St or via the Town Hall parking lot)
Reading, MA 01867
Driving Directions
Summer Art Adventure - Ages 7-12
Join us this Summer for tons of fun and creativity! Summer Programs include:
- One-Day Drama Workshops for Ages 4-6 (click this link)
- One-Day Art Workshops for Ages 7-12 (click this link)
- Music Workshops & Classes for Ages 4-Adults (click this link)
- Theatre Productions & Musicals for Ages 8-16 (click this link)
- Summer Mini Explorations for Ages 4-6 (click this link)
- Teen Teacher-in-Training for Ages 13-18 (click this link)
- Private Music Lessons for all ages (call 781.942.9600 for more info)
NOTE: Prices below are the check/cash tuition rates. When you move to the registration screen it will list the credit card prices (approx. $10-$20 more per program). To save on credit card fees and pay the check/cash rates simply download the registration form and mail it in with your payment or bring it to the office. Do NOT use the "Register Now" button below if you are going to pay by check. The "Register Now" button below can only be used for online registrations that use a credit card and are processed through PayPal.
Important Directions for Registration: Yes, you can register for more than one summer program 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.
With our week-long Art Adventures program, kids have the opportunity to paint, draw, sculpt, collage and build! The program encourages self expression, creative thinking and relaxation by teaching the artistic process with a combination of formal training, unique projects and exploration of different artistic media. Our expert staff will inspire your children to create amazing works of art. All levels welcome!
Themed art weeks, choose mornings (8:30-12:30pm), afternoons (1:30-5:30pm) or all day (8:30am-5:30pm).
Half Day Cash/Check Tuition: $190/$180sibling; Full Day Cash/Check Tuition: $345/$330sibling
Art Shows: Fridays at 4:30pm; Art Instructors: Laura Root and Natalie Busby
WK 5: July 27-31: Animal Adventures
Lions, Tigers, and Bears, oh my! Animals rule this week! Use your favorite animals and pets as inspiration for a whole week of animal artwork through drawing, painting and clay. This week long adventure will mix art history with animal mania to be a week of pure animal fun.
WK 6: Aug 3-7: Arts Immersion (theatre, music & art) - Journey to Japan
Splash into summer with our exciting week dedicated to the beauty and mystique of Japan. In this rotating immersion week students will travel between all three disciplines throughout the day. In art, students will learn about Japanese inspired works of art such as the Ukiyo paintings and Origami. In theatre, students will learn about Kabuki Theatre and work on a special performance. In music, we will be inspired by the Shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and Shamisen, (guitar with three strings) and learn some Japanese folk songs. Join us for this one-of-a-kind artistic experience.
WK 7: Aug 10-14: Art in Nature
Take a note from the falling leaves, the budding flowers and the gnarly trees. Explore inspiration in the world around us from nature journals to earth works to environmental art. Creativity is just a step outside!
WK 8: Aug 17-21: Fantasy Cities
Here is your chance to design your own city! Use a wide variety of materials such as pencil, paint and sculpting materials to create your own unique city. After you design your one-of-a-kind land, you’ll finish your creation with a 3D model.
Tuition Notes:
Save on tuition rates by paying with check/cash. Online registration includes the credit card fees. Payment options, including financial aid, available.