Ride The Bus To Darlington: 2026
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.
Visual Art
Play With Clay 
Ages: 4-8, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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: Darlington Teaching Artist
August 31, 2026- December 14, 2026
Skip Dates: 9/7/26, 9/21/26, 11/23/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost: $472.14/$496.99
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Kids Sewing Club (8-12)
Ages: 8-12, Mondays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Learn the basics of sewing in this introductory class. Our teaching artist will guide the students through a series of projects to illustrate the various skills. No experience necessary – just a willing spirit and an eagerness to learn. In accordance with Garnet Valley School Transportation guidelines, Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Darlington Teaching Artist
August 31, 2026- December 14, 2026
Skip Dates: 9/7/26, 9/21/26, 11/23/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost: $472.14/$496.99
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Pottery by Wheel and Hand
Ages: 10-13, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Have you enjoyed taking Play With Clay or Paint and Clay Works? Have you always wanted to learn how to work the wheel? If your answer was YES, then this class is for you. Learn the basics of wheel throwing and continue creating amazing clay creations by hand.
Teaching Artist: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 1, 2026- December 15, 2026
Skip Dates: 11/24/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost: $544.78/$573.45
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Introduction to Costume Design
Ages: 7-12, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Have you ever wanted to make your own Halloween costume? Do you like to arrange colors, patterns, and fabrics together in interesting ways? Then this is class for you! This project-based class will have you creating interesting costumes pieces you can actually use. Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 1, 2026- December 15, 2026
Skip Dates:11/24/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost: $544.78/$573.45
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Imagination Afternoon
Ages: 5-10, Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 2, 2026- December 16, 2026
Skip Dates: 11/25/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost: $544.78/$573.45
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Paint and Clay Works
Ages: 7-12, Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 2, 2026- December 16, 2026
Skip Dates:11/25/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost:$544.78/$573.45
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Let's Get Crafty
Ages: 5-10, Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 3, 2026- December, 17, 2026
Skip Dates: 11/26/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost:$544.78/$573.45
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Making Masterpieces
Ages: 7-12, Thursdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Are you ready to create a masterpiece? How about multiple masterpieces? In this class, you will create a gallery of artwork inspired by the world’s great artists and their works. Explore exciting new styles like Gustav Klimt’s art nouveau symbolism and Salvador Dali’s surrealism to name just a few! 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
September 11, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Skip Dates: 10/2/25, 11/27/25, 12/25/25, 1/1/26, 4/2/26
Price Per Month/ Total Cost: $138.80/$1,249.26
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Clay Creations
Ages: 4-8, Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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! Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 4, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Skip Dates: 9/11/26, 11/27/26
Price Per Month/ Total Cost: $508.46/$535.22
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Comics and Cartoons
Ages: 7-12, Fridays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
If illustration is your passion, join us for a fun 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: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 4, 2026 – December 18, 2026
Skip Dates:9/11/26, 11/27/26
Price Per Month/ Total Cost: $508.46/$535.22
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Drama
Young Actor's Club
Ages: 5-10, Tuesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
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: Darlington Teaching Artist
September 1, 2026- December 15, 2026
Skip Dates:11/24/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost:$544.78/$573.45
Darlington Adventurers Guild-After School!
Ages: 7-12, Wednesdays, 4:00pm-5:30pm
Master (Game Master's Workshop) – This Master level class focuses on how to be a successful Game Master. Students will explore running a game and practice giving constructive feedback to their fellow Game Masters. Garnet Valley Students may be bused to Darlington as part of our Afterschool Club!
Teaching Artist: Griffin Horn
September 2, 2026- December 16, 2026
Skip Dates:11/25/26
Discount Price/ Total Cost:$544.78/$573.45