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24 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 0 The Lighthouse ArtCenter is now offering in-person youth classes at their newly renovated School of Art for ages five through eighteen. COVID-19 safety precautions are in place and include sanitation procedures, limited class sizes, required masks, and a Community Commitment Agreement. Eight-week sessions run in the Fall (October 19 - December 19, 2020), Winter (January 4 - February 27, 2021) and Spring (March 1 - April 24, 2021). Classes range from introductory through advanced for students preparing for Bak, Dreyfoos School of the Arts, or an undergraduate college art program. Children of first responders, doctors, nurses, and hospital workers will receive a 15% scholarship discount. For more information and to register for classes visit lighthousearts.org . “We are so excited to see our students again! Art is a therapeutic outlet that we could all use. We offer a fun, nurturing, and safe community where kids can get creative,” says Director of Education, Maria Tritico. “A variety of classes from beginner to advanced are available.” Youth Art Classes MONDAYS Youth Draw and Paint This course provides an in-depth introduction to drawing and painting materials, allowing students to create in their own style, at their own developmental level. Mediums used are pencils, charcoal, pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencil, markers, crayons, tempera, and acrylic paints. A great experience for young artists with their eyes on Bak. For children ages 9-12. | Instructor: Theresa Miles Mondays, 4:30-6:30 pm Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio F; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio A Cost: $220 Art School Prep Designed for both middle school and high school students, this course provides challenging, advanced techniques in drawing and painting. This course is exceptional for young artists wishing to hone their skills for admission to Dreyfoos School of the Arts or an undergraduate college art program. For students ages 12-18. Instructor: Randall Scott Mondays, 6-8 pm Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio G; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio B Cost: $260 TUESDAYS Youth Draw and Paint This course provides an in-depth introduction to drawing and painting materials, allowing students to create in their own style, at their own developmental level. Mediums used are pencils, charcoal, pastels, chalk pastels, colored pencil, markers, crayons, tempera, and acrylic paints. A great experience for young artists with their eyes on Bak. For children ages 5-8. Instructor: Theresa Miles Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30 pm Location: Fall Session - 3D Studio-Studio F; Winter and Spring Sessions - 2D Studio-Studio A Cost: $220 Art for the Homeschooled Students will learn the foundations of world cultures and history, while exploring various media and real-world skills. Peer review, self-evaluation, the growth mindset, and VTS (Visual Thinking Strategies) from Harvard’s Project Zero will be utilized in the lessons. Self-expression and storytelling Kids Get Creative at the Lighthouse ArtCenter: Newly renovated school of art reopens with in-person classes By Laura Zele REGIONAL NEWS