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Cartooning, Wreath Decorating Workshop, Mixed Media, Decorative Painting


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Holiday and Seasonal Wreaths


Wreath Decorating Workshop
Get ready to deck the halls with festive cheer at our wreath decorating workshop! In this hands-on class, you will craft your own unique holiday wreath with bows, ornaments, and more. Materials and inspiration provided by the instructor! You will create a stunning wreath to adorn your home or gift to someone special. A supply fee will be collected at the first class. Class size limited.

Instructor Valerie Kirincich graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BFA in Illustration and the New York Academy of Art with a MFA in Figurative Fine Art. Upon graduation, she freelanced as an illustrator and worked for several Manhattan ad agencies as a graphic designer and art director. She is currently the full time art teacher at Greenwich Catholic School. Valerie believes that art is not only about technical skill, but about discovering a new way to see the world. She enjoys teaching and motivating students of all ages to learn and grow through art!

1 Session $ 31 (Ridgefield Sr./Disab. $ 27)
Mon., 12/1 from 6 to 8 p.m. at East Ridge Middle School.



Comics, Cartooning


Creating Cartoons and Comic Strips
By exploring a variety of drawing styles and techniques, different styles of humor, and single panel vs. comic strip formats, students will develop their own cartoon creations showcasing their individual ideas and look. This class focuses on the story idea as much as the art. Instructor Michael Canavan is a professional illustrator, graphic designer, and cartoonist. Michael Canavan will provide all materials needed for which a supply fee of $20 will be collected at the first class. Class size limited.

These lessons cover:

Not available Fall 2025


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