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Sep. 20—The Walk In Art Center, Schuylkill Haven, revealed its brand new Art Education Center on Aug. 30. This week, a full schedule of classes for adults and children begins.
"Our class schedule is a mix of what we are calling 'core' classes and one- or two-night classes for special projects or those classic Paint 'n Sips," Heather Butler, WIAC's education coordinator, said in a press release. "Those who have been waiting for beginner classes are in luck, and the WIAC is offering core classes which give the basics for acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, drawing and sketching, collaging, sculpture and clay and even poetry."
Butler said that there is even a beginning knitting class for those wishing to give that a try. In addition to those core classes, there is a fun teen class called "Strange Things and Monsters" with a theme to match the popular Netflix series "Stranger Things," and several one-night paint and sip classes with different seasonal subjects.
In addition to the beginner pottery classes, those with some experience are encouraged to visit the art ed center on Monday and Thursday evenings for Clay Open Studio. A small monthly fee will allow people to attend as many open studio nights as they are able each month. Those interested in fiber arts — weaving, knitting, etc. — can also take advantage of Fiber Arts Open Studio days from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
"We now have a facility large enough to accommodate all types of art and creative exploration," said Jacquie Engel, WIAC's executive director. "It's equipped and unlike any other center in the area and we want everyone to come take a look — then join us!"
Visit walkinartcenter.org to check out and register for classes or visit the WIAC Facebook event page at facebook.com/walkinartcenter. The website also has information on vendor opportunities, family events and much more. The Education program at the WIAC is sponsored by Wilmington Trust and all of the Walk In Art Center's events and activities are sponsored by the PA Council on the Arts and Ameriprise Financial.
