New Classes At Kids' Art Academy

New Classes At Kids' Art Academy
By SUSAN MENDE
TUESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2012


CANTON - Inspired by last year's success, the Kids' Art Academy is back for its second year with a full slate of creative classes for children and teenagers.

From sneaker decorating to scrapbooking, the workshops are designed to provides hands-on projects for youth who might otherwise get cabin fever during the winter months.

About 70 kids and teens participated last winter and interest is strong again this year, said Edith D. Frazer, academy director.

"We're trying to reach different interests and age levels," Mrs. Frazer said. "We had a lot of people, including the artists, say they hoped that we would do it again."

Classes are open to all St. Lawrence County youths aged 3 to 18, with two sessions of workshops scheduled in January, February and March.

Taught by six local artists, sessions meet Tuesday afternoons and Saturday mornings at the First Presbyterian Church of Canton, 17 Park St.

Several different artists were contacted through the Artist in Residency Program organized by St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services and through the St. Lawrence County Arts Council, Potsdam.

Openings are available in all of the classes, with the exception of winter fun crafts which filled up quickly. Some of the classes were offered last year, while others are new to the academy.

There is no religious content to the classes and all north country children are welcome. Scholarships are available by contacting the Rev. Michael Catanzaro, pastor at the church, at the church office, 386-2570.

Brochures and registration forms can be downloaded on the church's website: www.ChurchOnThePark.org. They are also available in the church foyer and by contacting the church office. Mrs. Frazer can be reached at CantonFrazer@gmail.com


* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Younger Children

Dates: Saturday, March 31 (Session 2)

Time: Noon to 2:30 p.m.

Ages: 5-11 years

Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html

Fee: $20. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.

Maximum students: 12

Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.

* Sneaker Design & Decoration: Older Children

Dates: March 17 and 24 (Session 2)

Time: Noon to 2 p.m.

Ages: 12-18 years

Instructor: Catherine LaPointe, 420-7855; LaPointeart@gmail.com; www.catherinelapointe.com/shoes.html

Fee: $30. Bring your own sneakers, other materials provided.

Maximum students: 12

Participants will paint and decorate a pair of sneakers. Instructor will provide fabric, paints, brushes and design ideas.