Afterschool Arts Club
HOW DO YOU SIGN UP?
- Step 1: Register for any 4pm group class at Darlington Arts Center
- Step 2: Visit the Garnet Valley Transportation website to complete a Day Care Request form
- Step 3: Complete the Darlington Emergency Form and send it to the office by the first day of class!
Because we are a member-supported center for the arts, a non-refundable Family Membership of $75, valid from September 1 through August 31, is required to enroll in all activities (exceptions are noted and include all workshops) and will be pro-rated to $40 for activities beginning after March 1. The Family Membership may be tax-deductible and allows Darlington to maintain facilities, provide excellent administration, care for our instruments and studios, and fulfill our mission to provide Every Art for Everyone.
MONDAY
Play With Clay
Ages: 5-10, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Join us to try all kinds of clay in different projects. A great way for beginners to learn how to build with model magic, polymer clay, ceramic clay and more! Learn to build exciting sculptures as well as functional items - like a cup you can actually use! A fun and creative way to spend a Monday afternoon! In accordance with Garnet Valley School Transportation guidelines, Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Jessica Rogers
Fall Session 1: September 11 – November 13, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 9/25/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $243/$255
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Fall Session 2: November 27 – January 29, 2024 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/25/23, 1/1/24
Price Before/After Oct 6: $216/$227
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Comics and Cartoons
Ages: 7-12, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
If illustration is your passion, join us for a fun afterschool class where you will learn to draw anime, cartoons, and comic book characters! Learn many illustrating techniques from classic cartooning to modern graphic novels. Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Tiye Pulley
Fall Session 1: September 11 – November 13, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 9/25/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $194/$204
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Fall Session 2: November 27 – January 29, 2024 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/25/23, 1/1/24
Price Before/After Oct 6: $173/$182
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Curtains Up! Acting for Kids
Ages: 7-12, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Whether you are continuing your dramatic journey or you are brand new to the stage, this class is for you! Receive the tools and training of professional actors. Be the playwrights, designers and directors of your very own show! You will build confidence and presence while you create an original play to perform for family and friends on the final date! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Kate McGrath
Fall Session 1: September 11, 2023 – November 13, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 9/25/23
Price before/after Aug 25: $221/$232
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Fall Session 2: November 27, 2023 – January 29, 2024 (8 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/25/23, 1/1/24
Price before/after Oct 6: $196/$206
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TUESDAY
Junk To Gems
Ages: 5-10, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Are you ready for an upcycling adventure? In this class, you will transform recyclables, household, and found objects into unique 2 and 3 dimensional artworks. Projects may include painted CD dream catchers, upcycled board book art journals, painted cardboard masks and animals, recycled paper jewelry, or other amazing works! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Tiye Pulley
Fall Session 1: September 12 – November 14, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 11/17/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $194/$204
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Fall Session 2: November 28 – January 30, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/26/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $173/$182
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Visual Art Club
Ages: 7-12, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Calling all creative kids! Join us after school to create amazing projects using all kinds of visual art mediums – drawing, painting, ceramics, collage and more! Students can jump in and discover their inner artists! In accordance with GVSD guidelines, Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth "Bea" Kaplan
Fall Session 1: September 12 – November 14, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 11/17/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $243/$255
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Fall Session 2: November 28 – January 30, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/26/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $243/$255
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Fantastic Fibers & Mixed Media **NEW CLASS**
Ages: 11-17, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Go on an upcycling adventure each week! Explore creative ways to re-use clothing, linens and household goods to create art dolls, jewelry, weavings, and more! You'll be amazed at what you create!
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Roman
Fall Session 2: November 28 – January 30, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/26/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $243/$255
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Acting and Improv for Kids
Ages: 5-10, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Are you destined to be on stage? In this introduction to Acting and Improvisation for kids, you will build confidence and social skills while expressing and expanding your creativity! Participate in a variety of theater games while learning the skills of a theater artisan! Create characters, scenes and stories with friends! An exhibition of work will be presented on the last class of each session. Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Kate McGrath
Fall Session 1: September 12, 2023 – November 14, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 11/7/23
Price before/after Aug 25: $177/$186
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Fall Session 2: November 28, 2023 – January 30, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/26/23
Price before/after Oct 6: $177/$186
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WEDNESDAY
Imagination Afternoon
Ages: 5-10, Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Create fun arts and crafts using various, simple everyday items and atypical art supplies. From cans to cardboard, learn to use your imagination to craft something incredible out of anything! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Roman
Fall Session 1: September 13 – November 15, 2023 (10 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After Aug 25: $216/$227
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Fall Session 2: November 29 – January 31, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/27/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $194/$204
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Paint and Clay Works
Ages: 7-12, Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Heighten your imagination through the use of clay and paint! This class will teach the fundamentals of painting in acrylic and watercolor as well as three-dimensional ceramic art including the construction of fun sculptures in addition to functional pottery like mugs and bowls! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Elizabeth "Bea" Kaplan
Fall Session 1: September 13 – November 15, 2023 (10 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After Aug 25: $270/$284
REGISTER ONLINE
Fall Session 2: November 29 – January 31, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/27/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $243/$255
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THURSDAY
Guitar for Kids I
Ages: 7-12, Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
In a fun and creative atmosphere, students who have little or no previous training on the guitar will be introduced to basic chords, simple melodies, reading music and tuning. Students will have a blast playing songs as a group! Guitars are required for this class! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Kevin Cope
September 14 – February 1, 2024 (19 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/28/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $542/$570
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Let's Get Crafty
Ages: 5-10, Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Let your imagination soar as you create fun arts and crafts! Creativity is the name of the game as you work with a variety of different mediums such as paint, clay, fabric, and yarn to produce unique creations! Garnet Valley students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Kaity Dempsey
Fall Session 1: September 14 – November 16, 2023 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 10/19/23
Price Before/After Aug 25: $194/$204
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Fall Session 2: November 30 – February 1, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/28/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $194/$204
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Art Around The World
Ages: 7-12, Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
You will learn about world cultures through art as you travel the continents and create beautiful artworks inspired by global traditions. Projects may include Mexican Ojos de Dios, Turkish Hamsas, Japanese Marbling, Panamanian Molas and much more. In accordance with Garnet Valley Transportation policies, Garnet Valley School District children may be bused to Darlington for this class as part of our Afterschool Art Club!
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Roman
Fall Session 1: September 14 – November 16, 2023 (10 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After Aug 25: $270/$284
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Fall Session 2: November 30 – February 1, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/28/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $243/$255
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FRIDAY
Drawing and Painting
Ages: 7-12, Fridays, 4:00pm-5:15pm
Have fun exploring basic drawing principles such as line, color, and texture. Develop your painting techniques using various paint media. You will create beautiful works of art while experimenting with pencil, pastel, watercolors, acrylics and more! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Jennifer Roman
Fall Session 1: September 15 – November 17, 2023 (10 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After Aug 25: $270/$284
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Fall Session 2: December 1 – February 2, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/29/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $243/$255
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Rhythm Playground **NEW CLASS**
Ages: 5-10, Fridays, 4:00pm-5:00pm
Have a blast exploring the playground of percussion instruments from buckets and drums to xylophones and pianos! Begin your musical education with exciting lessons that teach basic rhythm and meter while developing solo and group performance skills in a fun and social environment. In accordance with Garnet Valley Transportation policies, Garnet Valley School District students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Art Club!
Teaching Artist: Scotty Horey
Fall Session 1: September 15 – November 17, 2023 (10 weeks)
Skip Dates: None
Price Before/After Aug 25: $285/$300
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Fall Session 2: December 1 – February 2, 2024 (9 weeks)
Skip Dates: 12/29/23
Price Before/After Oct 6: $257/$270
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