Allow your child to explore their creative side with Stamford Recreation art programs. Or provide your child with the opportunity to expand their minds with STEM programs focusing on topics like engineering, robotics, science, animation, and more!
Winter Programs
Paint Draw & More Art (Ages 5-12)
Recreation Star Center,1170 Shippan Ave
January 13 - March 10
Wednesday
4:00PM - 5:00PM (Ages 5 -8) - Sess. 01
5:00PM - 6:00PM ( Ages 9- 12 ) - Sess. 02
$173.00 per person for 9 weeks/ Includes all material Instructor: JoAnne Claybourne
This program teaches children to draw what they
see, while enhancing their drawings with their own ideas and concepts and using different materials in creative ways. The class environment is noncompetitive and fun. This program helps children to build self-esteem through their drawing success and enhances hand-eye coordination, as well as color relationships. Offered by Paint, Draw and More. All students are required to wear a mask.
Cartooning Class (Ages 8 - 13)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 16 - March 20 ( no class 2/13)
Saturday
1:00PM - 2:00PM
$170.00 per person for 9 weeks/ materials included
Instructor: Heather Bennett
This is cartooning class plus! In this class young artists will develop a cartoon character, create comic book story. The camp will follow the cartoon theme created by the students. During the session they will be designing, drawing, mask making and working in 2 and 3D. This class has been selling out and we are happy to offer our own little Comic Con at the Stamford Park and Recreation. All material’s included. Before becoming a teacher, Heather Bennett founded “The Late Night Milk Run,” a 15 Year old online business specializing in hand made sculptures (plush dolls) and prop designs. Her work has been featured in publication including ELLE, Glamour, Milk Magazine (France) and Linda Women (Holland). Her dolls and artwork have also been seen on TV shows such as HBO’s “Girls” & “Modern Family.” Offered by Paint, Draw and More! All students are required to wear a mask.
Puppet Making Class (Ages 8 - 13)
Recreation Star Center, 1170 Shippan Ave
January 14 - March 11
Thursday
4:00PM - 5:00PM
$170.00 per person for 9 weeks/ materials included
Instructor: Heather Bennett
This fun filled puppet making class will teach students how to develop and build fun animal and people puppets by using a variety of materials. We will utilize not only recycled materials but also assorted papers and decorative doodads to build, decorate and personalize their creations. Offered by Paint, Draw and More! All students are required to wear a mask.
Looking for after school care?
Stamford Recreation offers a traditional elementary after school care program at the Recreation Star Center. Learn more about the program here.
