An 8-week program designed to address attention to task, focusing, following directions, and fostering creativity, confidence, & self-esteem.
The program provides an introduction to the Arts utilizing various mediums to create pieces that can be displayed to families and the community. The class will utilize medium which may include Acrylic, water colors, paper mache, tye dye, or charcoal.
The participants will work on their ability to manipulate art materials using fine motor skills. They will also on color recognition, conceptualizing their work along with decision making
These classes can be a wonderful nonverbal expression of emotions, as they experience and value their achievements. There is also significant benefit from social interaction when doing group projects, giving and receiving critiques amongst the class and their instructor.