Spring offerings to run through June
By: Kara Fitzpatrick
Whether you’re looking to learn how to draw three-dimensional forms, dance the flamenco or perfect your photography skills, The Arts Council of Princeton has plenty of spring offerings for adults and children this year. Registration for the classes, some of which run through June, is ongoing.
According to Michael LaRiccia, program and public relations coordinator for The Arts Council, a number of new courses are being offered this spring. Some of the new programs include an eight-week "teen videographers project" in which young people ages 13 to 18 will work with TV30 volunteers to gain camera, production and interviewing skills.
In addition, Mr. LaRiccia said The Arts Council has bolstered its creative writing programming. Some classes include women’s memoir writing, guided writing and "The Rag and Bone Shop," which is a two-part workshop.
Other offerings include classes in ceramics, dance, painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and more.
Mr. LaRiccia said when deciding what new programs to offer, The Arts Council aims to create a variety of options for residents.
"Overall, I think it’s about enriching the catalogue of classes we offer," Mr. LaRiccia said.
In addition, registration is open for Arts Council summer arts and drama camps, which, Mr. LaRiccia said, are "extremely popular." He said because of that popularity, some of the camps already have full registration.
The various camps are held at Princeton Junior School and begin the week of June 26 and run through the week of Aug. 14.
"We offer a large range of camps," Mr. LaRiccia said.
Some of the camps, which are each based on different themes, include "Amazing Castle Adventures," which focuses on music and creative drama, and "Under the Big Top," in which students will take on art projects inspired by trapeze artists, tightrope walkers and acrobats.
Other camps include "Funky Futuristic," in which the students will create art projects based on their imaginings of the future and "Exploring Native Lands," which offers students the opportunity to examine the Aborigines of Australia and New Zealand, the Senufo tribe in Africa’s Ivory Coast, Inuit and the American Indians.
On the last day of each camp, students will provide a performance for family and friends based on the skills and artwork they created throughout the week.
For more information or to register for Arts Council spring classes and summer camps, visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.

