Calling all fun and creative 6 to 10 year-olds! The highly-popular Arts on a Roll group is offering three new, mighty affordable virtual Saturday morning classes though their “Out of the Box” series! Ever tried embroidery? Told a story through homemade puppets? Giggled a morning away clowning ? Well – now’s your chance! This new series can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. No need to change out of your pajamas!
For just $20/class, you’ll get 90-minutes of virtual instruction by artists well respected for their craft. You’ll also be provided with all of the necessary supplies for your registered class. This means no need for any last minute Target runs! Everything you need will be in the bag collected ahead of time from either the Brentwood or Laurel pick-up locations.
Enjoy more information from Arts on a Roll, below.
“Out of the Box” Series with Arts on a Roll
Arts on a Roll is a mobile arts service in the community that comes to you. Well, we might not be able to be in-person right now, but that is not stopping us from bringing art to the young and the young-at-heart with our new virtual at-home program for children!
These classes, appropriate for children ages 6-10, are inspired by thinking out of the box, learning new skills, and a healthy amount of play and fun! Think creatively and get “Out of the Box” with Arts on a Roll!
Kids Embroidery: Flowers & Insects (5/29)
In this fun online workshop, kids will work with a felt embroidery kit (supplied) to create their own unique embroidered artwork!
Examples of felt embroidery!
Mixed-media visual artist, Suzanne Herbert-Forton will virtually show participants how to create a design and then how to use that design as a pattern. She will show the class how to cut out felt shapes using this pattern.
Instructor Herbert-Forton guiding a young embroiderer!
When: Saturday, May 29th from 9am-10:30am.
Where: Sign up through ParksDirect for Spring Flowers and Insects Embroidery for Kids.
Fees: Resident and Non-Resident $20 per class.
No Sew Puppets! (6/12)
At this virtual puppetry workshop, kids will have a blast creating their own personal puppet influenced by Asian Glove puppets! Instructor H M Carter designed the class to promote dexterity, creativity and storytelling!
Example of a no-sew puppet.
When: Saturday, June 12th from 9am-10:30am.
Where: Sign up through ParksDirect for No sew Puppets.
Fees: Resident and Non-Resident $20 per class.
Clowning for Kids! (6/26)
Join artist H M Carter for a virtual clowning class for the young performer! This class is a lighthearted introduction to the joy of clowning.
Practicing their most exaggerated expressions!
A clown is an artist or performer who makes the audience laugh using tools like timing and physicality. This class is designed to be interactive, inventive and thoroughly entertaining.
When: Saturday, June 26th from 9am-10:30am
Where: Sign up through ParksDirect for Clowning for Kids!
Fees: Resident and Non-Resident $20 per class.
How to Register & Participate
These programs will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. To register visit pgparksdirect.com. Note: Participation requires the use of the internet, a laptop, or desktop, and either Windows 10 (or newer) or MAC OS X 10.11 El Capitan (or newer). Use of the laptop/desktop camera and audio is also required.
Art kit pickup is required prior to the class at one of the Community Art Centers. Locations: Montpelier Arts Center: 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel, MD 20708; Brentwood Arts Exchange: 3901 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD 20722
About Arts on a Roll
Arts on a Roll, an on-demand mobile arts service, works with visual and performing artists to provide engaging activities that facilitate artistic expression for the young and young-at-heart. Arts on a Roll is a proud program of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, Arts and Cultural Heritage Division. Visit arts.pgparks.com for more information. Questions? Call Arts on a Roll at 301-446-3232 or email arts.onaroll@pgparks.com.
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This post is sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County, whose Out of the Box Series with Arts on a Roll is one that we believe would be appealing
to Route One Fun readers!
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