The Marion Art Center (the MAC) announces three February School vacation workshops for children led by Benares Angeley. The programs will be held in the downstairs MAC studio at the Marion Art Center. The cost for each workshop is $35 for MAC members, $40 for nonmembers. More information can be found at marionartcenter.org/events.
Cat Camp will take place on Tuesday, February 20, 10:00 am-12:00 pm. This program is geared to children ages 5-10 years old and will feature cats across mediums. The children will paint portraits of cats, sew a mini cat, make printed cat paper and more. Sew Fun will run Thursday, February 22, 1:00-3:00 pm. The Sew Fun Program is perfect for ages 8-10 years old. The children will learn simple sewing techniques to create their own stuffed penguin. They will also create a fabric collage and a tiny pillow, perfect for a special stuffed animal. Painted Houses & Homes is scheduled Friday, February 23, 2:00-4:00pm. This program welcomes children between the ages of 5-10 years old. Students will design and create cardboard houses and embellish them with paint, glitter, markers, yarn and more. They will also create tiny clay animals and people to go along with these magical abodes.