Kaleidescope Art offerings

KALEIDOSCOPE SPRING OFFERINGS (scroll down for Summer Camp) Downstairs at the Stevens Avenue Congregational Church 790 Stevens Ave. Portland. e-mail kaleidoscope@maine.rr.com or call 773-2255 *ONE TIME WORKSHOPS FOR AGES 6 TO 96 ($15.00)* HEARTFELT VALENTINES Saturday, February 9: 10 to noon Once again it is time to have lots of fun making mobiles, pincushions, cards, garlands, chocolates, and other goodies for all your valentines! Join us and see what’s new this year! MUD SEASON MAGIC Saturday, March 15: 10 to noon Have a mini-vacation with us and make candy leis, a bouquet of magazine flowers, sea-inspired art, driftwood boats, and other reminders of warm weather. Grass skirts optional… HERE COMES THE SUN Saturday, April 5: 10 to noon Soon we’ll all be playing outdoors – let’s make kites, jump ropes, wind-catchers, “funbrellas” and more, to celebrate the coming warm days. *SPIRITED EVENINGS FOR WOMEN ($15.00) fun, friends,&art* BE MY VALENTINE Friday, February 8 7-9 pm An evening to create old-fashioned - or edgy - gifts for the loves of your life. Tiny treasure boxes, hand-sewn lovebirds, beaded pendants, etc…we’ll bring lace, paper, trim, etc. for card-making too. CABIN FEVER CAFE Friday, March 14 7-9 pm Shake off those doldrums and imagine tropical breezes – join us for another spirited evening! We will decorate beach bags, create sea-inspired art, and make some tropical-theme jewelry. SPRING FORWARD Friday, April 4 7-9 pm Time to think of flowers and sunshine – We’ll do some garden crafts, wind chimes, and bird-themed art for this last spirited evening of the season. *KALEIDOSCOPE VACATION CREATIONS SUMMER CAMP* Mon.-Fri., 9 am to noon, $150.00 per week Ages 6 and up e-mail kaleidoscope@maine.rr.com to register LIONS AND HIPPOS AND ZEBRAS,OH MY! July 7-11 Ages 6 and up We will celebrate the animals and the arts of Africa with clay, weaving, painting, beading, and more. Wouldn’t wildlife mobile brighten up your life? How about a lion friend to keep you company and a parade of elephants? We have lots of crafts planned that will focus on your favorite creatures. STITCH UP A STORM July 21-25 Ages 8 and up Everything from patchwork and knitting to sewing and weaving will keep us busy all week. We have NEW projects for 2008, including feltwork, embroidery, beading, and miniature “art quilts” to hang on your wall. We hope you join our stitching circle! PETER RABBIT AND FRIENDS August 4-8 Ages 6 and up Who would like to spend time with Peter…and Jeremy Fisher and Jemima Puddleduck, and Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail? If you enjoy these characters as much as we do, you will have a grand week planting lettuces, creating games, sewing bunnies, and making miniature mouseholes and other fun crafts that celebrate the special world of Beatrix Potter. ART MAGIC August 18-22 Ages 8 and up There is always something happening in the realm of art! This summer we will have entirely new and deliciously colorful projects ranging from sculpture and printmaking to book-making and mosaics. This is your week to experiment and get covered with paint and glitter!