“When we teach a child to sing or play the flute, we teach her how to listen. When we teach her to draw, we teach her to see. When we teach a child to dance, we teach him about his body and about space, and when he acts on stage, he learns about character and motivation. When we teach a child design, we reveal the geometry of the world. When we teach children about the folk and traditional arts and the great masterpieces of the world, we teach them to celebrate their roots and find their own place in history.”
- Jane Alexander, actress, author and former director of the National Endowment for the Arts
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
Art Classes - Spring 2016
Join us this Spring for tons of fun and creativity! Spring Programs include:
- Music Classes for Ages 6mo-17 (click this link)
- Theatre Classes for Ages 4-17 (click this link)
- Adult Classes & Workshops (click this link)
- April Vacation Programming
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.
Spring 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.
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*NEW* Storybook Art - Ages 4-6
Children will explore their creativity with hands-on art activities based on their favorite storybooks. Participants will find inspiration through popular children’s books, fairytales, and classic literature.
Dates: 8 Mondays, Apr 11-Jun 13 (No class Apr 18 or May 30)
Time: 3:30-4:15pm; $150/$140sibling
Instructor: Julia Cseko
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: 8 Mondays, Apr 11-Jun 13 (No class Apr 18 or May 30)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $160/$150sibling
Instructor: Julia Cseko
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: 8 Tuesdays, Apr 12-Jun 7 (No class Apr 19)
Time: 4:30-5:30pm; $160/$150sibling
Instructor: Laura Root
*New* Building Blocks: Woodworking - Ages 7-12
Use wood as your building blocks to invent things and combine found objects, fabric and wood to see what can happen. This is the perfect class for those hands-on "engineering" minds and those who like to see projects through from sketches to finished projects.
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Pottery - Ages 7-14
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: 8 Fridays, Apr 15-Jun 10 (No class Apr 22)
Time: 4:00-5:30pm; $180/$160sibling
Instructor: Laura Root
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: 8 Tuesdays, Apr 12-Jun 7 (No class Apr 19)
Time: 5:30-6:30pm; $160/$150sibling
Instructor: Laura Root
Teen Studio - Ages 13+
Here is a mixed media class just for teens. Learn new skills or take your art to the next level. This class will offer you the individualized attention you need to develop your craft or build your portfolio.
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