Barrett
Arts Center
When Creativity
Knocks….Let It Come On In
by Claire Fountain
...It is the perfect place to tap into talents
you might have forgotten, or rekindle a love of the arts.
From printmaking to water colors, figure drawing to technique
classes, photography to framing, there are options for every
ability level and available time constraints. One and two
day workshops are available in a wide range of artistic disciplines
as well. Classes are taken very seriously, continuing to be
taught in the “salon” style of instruction in
which the individual is given personal attention, allowing
technique to be emphasized and perfected. With many people
working too long these days, and not relaxing enough, an art
class could serve as a gift one gives the self or a loved
one as a time to get away from the everyday world, and retreat
to a world of canvas, oils, pastels, clay and fabric.
Children are welcome as well, with an “Art for Kids”
program on Saturdays during the school year. Each Saturday
a different workshop is taught by a skilled artist instructor.
The workshops are crafted to be alluring and enjoyable for
the children without them even realizing the educational aspect
or invaluable experiences gained. At Barrett, art is considered
a powerful means for children and youth to realize their own
potentials in other realms than the academic or athletic,
increasing critical thinking skills, while empowering the
child with his or her own creative abilities.
Barrett Clay Works offers a “Family Clay Day,”
where families or individuals can come the last Saturday of
every month from 10 AM until 1 PM and “play with clay”
in an open studio. A small firing rate applies, and donations
are welcome, but everyone will enjoy the time spent in the
classroom, which hums with excitement, energy, and life...
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