Council prez teaches sculpting at Derby Public Library

DERBY - From ballerinas to unicorns, children in Valley Arts Council President Rich DiCarlo's sculpture class this month at the library have been using their imaginations as they learn to work with clay.

DiCarlo said he let his nine students, ages 10-13, choose what they wanted to create.

DiCarlo works with Seymour resident Jonathan Phillips, 11, on a cat sculpture. 

Ansonia resident Alexys Ryan, 13, plays ice hockey, and she said that's why she chose a hockey player to create. Her sister, Aryanna Ryan, 10, below, is making a giraffe.

Now all the giraffe needs are horns, ears, and a tail.

Ansonia resident Anaisa Burgo, 12, carefully sculpts a ballerina figure.

 
There is one class remaining. DiCarlo said he will help the children finish the pieces at that time, and if they wish they can paint them at home.

Painting, illustration classes on tap at Valley Center for the Arts

Have fun, try something new this summer

Amazing 1-2-3 Acrylic Painting

Instructor: Deneen Datcher

Adult class begins: Monday July 1, 2013
Mondays: 6pm to 8pm
Sundays: 10am to 12noon
8 week course
at the Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby CT 06418

Kids classes (ages 8 to 15) begin Monday July 1, 2013
Mondays: 10am to 12noon

A fun and popular workshop! Students will complete a painting in each session! A total of 8 paintings. Learn color mixing, composition and various acrylic painting techniques. If you never painted before but always wanted to try, this is the place to start and if you do paint this class will teach you some new and exciting techniques. Anyone can learn to paint in this class! Come give it a try.

Cost is $85 for 8 Weeks.
 

SPACE IS LIMITED! CALL TO REGISTER AND FOR SUPPLY LIST at:
203-781-6555

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Beginner's Illustration Workshop

Instructor: Steve DiRienzo

6-week course
at the Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby CT 06418

Learn basic illustration techniques and how they apply across several mediums. 1-1/2 or 2 hour sessions meet once a week and materials will be required as the course progresses. A fun and interesting workshop for budding young artists who are just discovering their talents, as well as those serious about honing their skills for a career in the arts.

One-On-One or Group Instruction Available for
both Youth & Adult Levels

Contact us to inquire about new session dates and times. The workshop can be tailored to any age group, any size or any schedule!

Cost is $70 for 6 Weeks.
call: 203-516-0822 (203.516.0VAC) or email: info@valleyartscouncil.org for scheduling and to register or for additional information!

Download the class flyer here

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COMIC ART WORKSHOP

Instructor: Frank McLaughlin

Back in the 1970s, the late Dick Giordano and Artist Frank McLaughlin established “The Comic Art Workshop”... a place where budding cartoonists and comic freaks could go once a week to learn the techniques of comic art from working pros. The response was immediate and overwhelming!

Well, our first sessions were a rousing success, so classes for are forming now! Saturday afternoon session at:

The Valley Center for the Arts
119 Caroline Street, Derby, CT 06418
3PM to 5PM

Class size is limited and is on a first come, first serve basis. Cost is $90.00 for TEN WEEKS! To register call us at: 203-516-0822 (203.516.0VAC) or email us at: info@valleyartscouncil.org

Put half payment down and pay the remaining half at 5 weeks!
Hurry space is limited!

Download the class flyer here