Create your favorite food through mixed media art! This week, from painting projects to handmade 3D models, will focus on celebrating all things delicious. We'll draw inspiration from contemporary artists including Kyle Bean, who use everyday objects to create unique masterpieces. Elastic bands can become noodles, cut-up sponges can transform into tofu, and drinking straws can be cut to make pieces in sushi rolls! Start saving items from around the house to bring your menu to life.

For a full day of fun in the arts, join one of our afternoon programs, Props & Set Design: Alice in Wonderland (grades 5–9) at 98 Hayden Rowe, or Clay Creations (grades 3–6), at 34 Hayden Rowe. A free walking service led by our volunteers is available for those 5th grade or younger who sign up for full-day options at our two locations, a little over ½ mile apart. Students will have time for a supervised lunch between programs. 

Grades: 3–6
Instructor: Marion Buricatu
Week 2: July 7–11
Location: 98 Hayden Rowe Street
Program Time: 9–11:30 a.m.
Drop-off: Between 8:45–9 a.m.
Pick-up: Between 11:30–11:45 a.m. 
Late Pickups: Incur a fee of $10 for the first 15 minutes and $5 a minute after that.

Materials: All materials will be provided, but each participant should bring: 

• 1-2 snack(s) (please do not pack any food that contains nuts) 
• A reusable water bottle with your child's name on it

If you register your child for a full-day, please also bring:

• A nut-free lunch
• Sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray) and bug spray (optional)

HCA Policies to review: 

• Summer Fun in the Arts website (with specific information around drop-off, pick-up, medication and behavioral policies, etc.) 
• Code of Conduct (at the bottom of this page)
• Behavior expectations (at the bottom of this page)
• Class Policies & Information
• Injury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. 
• Photo Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA's Photo Release Agreement during registration.

Scholarships: The HCA believes the arts are for everyone. Thanks to the generosity of the Dora Kishabay Garabedian Scholarship Fund and individual donations to our scholarship fund, we can assist children, teens, and adults who might not otherwise be able to afford classes. Assistance is awarded based on demonstrated need, motivation, and potential benefit to the student. Apply for a scholarship here.

Waiting List: Is this class sold out?!?! Please add your name to our waitlist here.

MEMBERS SAVE ON CLASSES: Your membership helps the HCA change the lives of artists and art lovers through its nurturing faculty, state-of-the-art facility, and need-based scholarship program. We are pleased to offer 5% off class costs to HCA Members from the Insider–Plus LEVEL and up.

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