After School Art classes to begin at the Arts Center

CLAYTON – The Thousand Islands Arts Center is excited to announce its Fall After School Arts Program,
running Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m., beginning October 14 through December 11.
Designed for children ages 5–12, the program will be held at the Arts Center, 314 John Street, Clayton.

Each week features a new creative project, combining fun with skill-building. This fall’s lineup includes:
Combining Art with Science, Neon Skeletons, Spooktacular, Whoo-Hoo, Drip, Swirl, and Whirl, Bejeweled
Pumpkins, Holiday Gifts for Loved Ones, and Puffy Paint Snow Angels. After a brief introduction, students
dive into hands-on projects and take home a finished piece each session.

Instructors include Nicky Badour, Thousand Islands Central School District high school art teacher; Maria
VanPelt, La Fargeville Central School District teacher; and Annie DeStefanis, former elementary school
teacher.

Registration is required. Fees range from $20 for a single class to $225 for the full 16-class session.
Scholarships are available. For details on classes, registration, and financial aid, please visit
TIArtCenter.org or call Katherine at 315-686-4123 ext. 200.

Funding for the Arts Center’s Youth Programming is generously provided by New York State Council on
the Arts.

The Thousand Islands Arts Center is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and
promoting traditional arts and handcrafts through education, exhibitions, and community engagement.
Home to a nationally renowned permanent collection and library of handwoven textiles, the Arts Center
offers a wide range of programs for learners of all ages and levels, from beginners to professional artists.
Its mission is to advance art, craft, and its unique textile collection through education and exhibition.