→To register for this class, please call Newtown Parks & Recreation 203-270-4340 or go to their website at https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation 

Drawing Mixed Media through Newtown Parks and Recreation (Ages 5-8) Drawing classes teach children to draw what they see, to enhance their drawings with their own ideas and concepts and to use different materials in creative ways. The class environment is non-competitive, creative and fun. This program helps students build their self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination as well as spatial and color relationships. Special holidays and events are considered for project ideas. Multicultural arts and techniques are taught, as well as educating students in history, geography and storytelling. Drawing projects may include collage, mask making, still life, animals, scenery, people, portrait or architecture. Students may take multiple sessions from year to year and will not repeat projects.

Day/Dates: Tuesdays March 19 - April 30(No class on April 16)Time: 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm 

Fees: Resident $150.00 Non-resident $170.00  **All materials are included in the program fee.**

→To register for this class, please call Newtown Parks & Recreation 203-270-4340 or go to their website at https://www.newtown-ct.gov/parks-recreation

Instructor: Jo-Ann T. Claybourne Location: Newtown Middle School, 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT 06470

Jo-Ann T. Claybourne, a CT native, attended the School of Visual Arts in NY, NY where she expanded her experience in sketching, drawing, painting and mixed media. Jo-Ann is gifted with the vision to create exciting pieces of artwork using different media. She enjoys exploring her creativity to its fullest. Her commitment to explore her heritage has won her not only regional acclaim but also the attention of national collectors.