NLArts Monthly Newsletter -- February 2021

Love from NLArts!

Check out upcoming events, art to do at home and other creative news you can use!

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It has been great seeing friends new and old for our Winter Programs...thank you for supporting NLArts and staying connected even when we can't be together in person.

Next Up...February 15 for Virtual Day Off Camp!
We will be making treasure boxes, playing games and taking a virtual field trip...join our fun for K-Grade 4 from 9:30 am -- 11:30 am.  Register by Thursday, February 11 and supply pick up will be Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 am -- 11:00 am at the Community Center. Cost is $20 -- supplies included!

Click here  for more details and registration!
 

Think Spring (and Summer).....
....Camp that is!

Even though it is still winter outside our windows new seasons are around the corner and we are excited to offer Camp for both!

Spring Break Camp (March 29 -- April 2) with the Center for Art in Wood
Join us for this amazing week of exploring craft online!  Each day we will learn about a different medium - paper, clay, wood, metal and fiber - with virtual field trips to NextFab Studios, the Clay Studio, the Center for Art in Wood as well as virtual visits to artist studios.  There will of course be time for hands-on making and  campers in grades 5-8 will also curate an online exhibit!  More information and registration open on February 8 -- you don't want to miss it!

Virtual Summer Camp (June 21-25, June 28 - July 2)
And save the dates!!! We are pleased to offer two weeks of Summer Camp online in June!  Look for more details and registration open for June Camp on February 8.  We will also offer Summer Camp August 9-13, August 16-20, and August 23-27 -- format TBD.  We look forward to a fun, creative and safe time together!

Virtual Celebration of African American Culture! BYO markers at home this year but we will supply everything else you need for a fun family afternoon of crafting, a live cooking demonstration and a puppet show online!

When: Saturday, March 6 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Where: Via Zoom
Cost: $20 suggested donation, All supplies included
Registration open online 2/8!

Art at Home

Make your valentine some paper flowers this year! All you need are scissors, pipe cleaners and tissue paper.

  • Cut your tissue paper into rectangles, smaller or larger depending on what size you would like your flowers

  • Layer at least four sheets together and then make approximately one inch folds back and forth (like when making a paper fan).

  • Wrap the pipe cleaner around the middle and twist together.

  • Gently pull up each layer of tissue starting from the top until all your petals are unfolded.

  • Check out the photos below or this short video and you will have a bouquet in no time!


For more art at home activities check out the amazing offerings of the African American Museum in Philadelphia! They have an extensive series of virtual camps and workshops for all ages for Black History Month and beyond.

We hope everyone is staying warm and well and that we see you soon!

NL Arts