Space Still Open At YWCA Darien/Norwalk Winter Vacation Art Classes

DARIEN, Conn. -- There are still openings for the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's winter vacation arts and crafts workshops this week.

Children in the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's winter vacation art classes made models of the White House out of recycled materials.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy of Diane Farrell*

Casey Donahue

02/18/2015 5:00 a.m.

The classes for children ages 5 through 11 will be held Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, of this week from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Children can be registered for any number of days.

The classes have a "Use, Reuse, Recycle" theme and will feature presidential projects made with recycled materials, as well as allowing time for free-style painting. The classes are taught by Rowana Shepard, who has a degree in art from Dutch College and has been teaching art for more than 15 years. Her experience includes teaching ceramics, sculpting, painting and recycled art at an after-school program in New York City.

The fee for the classes is $50 for YW members and $55 for non-members. Children should bring their own nut-free snacks. Spaces are limited and you can register online at ywcadariennorwalk.org. For more information call 203-655-2535.

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