Kaleidoscope Program

Chesterfield Arts proudly hosts the Kaleidoscope Program, visual art classes designed to provide children with special needs the one-on-one attention needed to cultivate creativity and improve critical thinking and motor skills.

The program, launched in Summer of 2012, focuses on children ages 6 - 10 and 11+ with high functioning autism and Down syndrome.

Thank you to our sponsors
The Arthur and Helen Baer Charitable Foundation, The Monsanto Fund, The Doster Family, The
Segal Family

    

 

Fall Classes

Painting and Drawing- 6 classes

Students learn the fundamentals of drawing and painting through line, shape, value and color. Each student begins with basic drawing projects which eventually become brightly colored paintings. Two professionally-trained instructors are on hand to ensure each child gets individualized attention. Parents are asked to complete a Student Information Form which helps our instructors fully understand each child's needs in order to plan classes accordingly. 

Class Fee: $120
Member Fee: $108

Session I: Tuesdays, September 17 - October 22   4:30 - 6 PM

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Session II: Tuesdays, October 29 - December 3   4:30 - 6 PM

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Play with Clay

Students get their hands dirty and really experiment with the texture and flexibility of clay. A soothing class for children who like the feel of textured materials and/or who require further work on hand/eye coordination. Each clay piece is fired in an on-site kiln and glazed, creating a special piece of art to take home to family and friends.

Projects may include pinch pots, coil pots, name plates and throwing on the wheel, all with the help of an instructor. Parents are asked to complete a Student Information Form which helps our instructors fully understand each child's needs in order to plan classes accordingly. 

Not recommended for children who avoid messy hands or the feel certain textures

Fee: $120
Member Fee: $108

Session I: Saturdays, September 21 - October 26   10 - 11:30 AM

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Session II: Saturdays, November 2 - December 7   10 - 11:30 AM

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Have a question about classes or the Kaleidoscope Program?

Contact Annie Spiller: [email protected]