The Cranbrook and District Arts Council (CDAC) is happy to announce that it will be putting on an expanded Kids Summer Art Program Series directed at kids aged six to 13 years, beginning on Monday, July 13.

The program will run from July 13 – 17; July 27 – 31 ; August 10 – 14 ; and on August 24 – 28 with the conclusion on Saturday August 29 in Rotary Park at the Art in the Park Celebration.

The Series Schedule is as follows:
Week 1: Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Kids will explore Clay and Paper Mache’ Mediums with teachers Colleen Routley and Kirsten Taylor.
Week 2: Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Painting, Drawing and Visual Art Mediums with Carla O’Bee;
Week 3: Monday, August 10 – Friday, August 14 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – A Fashion and Costume Designing Camp for Kids with Instructor Sioban Staplin;
Week 4: Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28 – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – A Theatre Camp with Teacher Beth Turcon.

Saturday, August 29 Art in the Park Celebration

The public is welcome to come and celebrate the arts with us! The kids from the Summer Art Program will have a chance to showcase all of their hard work!

There will be interactive art stations, art displays from the clay and visual arts vamps, a small theatrical performance from the kids in the Theatre Camp and a Fashion Show from the kids in the Fashion and Costume Design Camp. More information will be released closer to the date.

Pricing: $169 Per child Per week (This program is eligible for the $500 Child Arts Tax Credit). Payment can be made by: Cash, Cheque, Visa, Mastercard or Amex. Organizations are welcome to Sponsor a Child to attend the program if cost is an issue.

Kids should bring their lunches with them when attending the workshops. CDAC will supply light snacks and exercise breaks across the street at Rotary Park, so parents are advised to ensure that kids are properly prepared.

To register or for more information please contact us at: 250-426-4223 or [email protected]

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