I remember when I was still in school and summer vacation would roll around. I would feel so optimistic that just one season of self-managed time would transform me into a worldly, creative superkid and I'd be so impressive by the time school started up again. Maybe if I'd had a summer workshop selection like this, I would have had a better shot! The following list is a whole three months worth of workshops at ArcWorks Community Art Center for kids, adults and the combination! 

Cheers to always trying to learn more and meet new neighbors!

Ceramics Handbuilding (Age 15+)

• Southwest Native American technique
• Instructor: Peter Flister
• Thursdays, June 21st, 28th 5:30-8PM
• $80 advance registration required

Express your heART

• Instructor: Natalie Blue, LMHC
• Session I: Thursdays June 25, 28, July 12, 19, 28 from 4pm – 5pm
• Session II: Thursdays August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 4pm – 5pm 
• $60.00 for 5 weeks or $15.00 drop-in fee

Artist Trading Card Workshop & Swap (All ages)

• Instructor: Elise Snow
• Wednesday, July 11th 5:30-8PM
• $30 advance registration required

Travel Journal Workshop (Age 16+)

• Instructor: Melissa Chao
• Saturday, July 14th 1:00-4:30PM
• $75 advance registration required

Basic Drawing for Children (Age 6 to 12)

• Instructor: Olga Gernovski
• Thursday, July 19 & 26 5:00 to 7:00PM
• $75 advance registration required

Drawing Animals (Age 10 to 13)

• Instructor: Anna Salvo
• Saturday July 21st 10:30AM to 3:30PM
• $50 advance registration required

Basic Jewelry Beading (Teens and Adults)

• 12 to 2:30PM Saturday July 21
• $45 advance registration required

FIBER ART WEEK:

• July 23-27 9AM to 12 Noon
• Grades 4 through 8
• Day One: Dyeing yarn, Day Two: Knitting or Crochet, Day Three: Needlefelting, Day Four: Basic Embroidery & Day Five: Handsewing
• $185 advance registration required

Portrait Drawing (Ages 14 to 18)

• Instructor: Anna Salvo
• Saturday, August 4, 11, & 18 10:30AM to 3:30PM
• $95 advance registration required

Art Games! (All ages)

• Instructor: Elise Snow
• Saturday August 11th, 11AM to 3PM
• $45 advance registration required

Basic Rubberstamping (Teens and Adults)

• Instructor: Elise Snow
• Wednesday, August 22nd & 29th 5:30 to 7:30PM
• $40 advance registration required

Basic Knitting (Age 15+)

• Instructor: Jan Pacak
• Wednesday, August 8th & 15th 5:30 to 8PM
• $40 advance registration required

Pot Shot: Fear of Commitment Wheel Throwing Class (Ages 11+)

• Instructor: Peter Flister
• Tuesday, August 28 5:30 to 7:30PM
• $35 advance registration required

Beginners Embroidery for Adults (Age 15+)

• Instructor: Merritt Kirkpatrick
• Thursday, August 30th & September 6th
• 5:30 to 8PM
• $55 advance registration required

ArcWorks Community Art Center is an inclusive art center, which means that we work to encourage members of our community of all ages, backgrounds and abilities to access and participate in the arts, to gain creative confidence and to challenge barriers through integration and innovation.  We house an art gallery, gift shop and classroom space where we offer opportunities for all local artists and residents.  We are proudly governed by the Northeast Arc, and offer programming to the individuals we serve along with the public.

• 22 Foster Street, Peabody, Mass 01960
• 978-531-7146 Give us a call to find out more about any of the workshops.
• To register, please contact Beth Mazzetta: bmazzetta@ne-arc.org or 978-624-2555.