Registration is open for the winter and spring sessions of MAC Dance Academy. Instructor Tess Hedblom teaches dance classes for preschoolers and beginners, each meeting for half an hour on Monday afternoons (after school) at the Marion Art Center. MAC Dance Academy is a low-key, low-cost dance program geared toward girls and boys ages 2.5-8. The 5-class winter session begins on January 22 and costs $105 for MAC members and $120 for nonmembers. The spring classes start on March 4 and will run through May 13. The 10-class series costs $205 for MAC members and $235 for nonmembers. To learn more, see the full schedule for both sessions, and to register, visit marionartcenter.org/mac-dance-academy.
The winter session of Art in the Afternoon for ages 7-12 is now open, with the theme “Fairies & Dragons”. This 4-week session is designed for students who love fairies, dragons and other imaginary creatures. Instructor Aylin Cetik guides the children through different mediums – paint, pencils, oil pastel, fabric, wood pieces, clay and lots of art and craft materials to imagine and design fairies, dragons and other creatures. Join us to create your own magical world. Classes meet from 3-4 pm on Friday afternoons in the MAC studio. Sippican School students can come directly to the MAC for art class, walking over with a MAC representative, when guardians provide permission for their independent walkers. The four week program cost is $90 for MAC members and $105 for nonmembers. Schedule: January 19, 26, February 2, 9. Register online amarionartcenter.org/art-lab.
ArtStart is the MAC’s summer art program for children ages 4 1/2 to 9 years, offered in June and July each year. ArtStart teachers are specialists in music, dance, theater, and art, most of whom teach throughout the year and are professionals in their fields. Activities include arts and crafts, theater, music, games, and storytelling. The ArtStart program runs weekly, from 9:00 am‒12:30 pm daily, except for July 4. Registration opens to MAC members on Friday, January 26, while registration opens to nonmembers on Friday, February 16. The cost for each 5-day session is $250 for MAC Members and $290 for nonmembers, while the 4-day session costs $200 and $235, respectively. Session one begins June 24. The final, fifth session ends on July 26. View all details and register online at marionartcenter.org/artstart.