Creative Classes for Kids in Rockland County, NY - July 2010

Summer is a great time to foster your child's artistic side, and there are plenty of activities around the county from which to choose.

   Perhaps you have a budding Matisse or Leonardo Di Vinci. Sign your child up for one or more Artists in the Garden classes, where guest artists provide inspiration for the day's art project. For ages 7-13. Pre-registration required. July 13, 20 and 27. 4:30-5:30pm. $15. Edward Hopper House, 82 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-0774. www.hopperhouse.org.

   Learn marbleized painting techniques in a Tie Dye Peace Vase Painting Class at Glaze. Grades one and up. Pre-registration and pre-payment required. July 23. 11am-12:30pm. $40. Glaze, Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg. 845-359-9020. www.glazeartstudio.com.

   Turn black asphalt into a work of art at the Rose Memorial Library's Sidewalk Art event. For children entering fourth grade and up. July 27. 4-6pm. Rose Memorial Library, 79 East Main Street, Stony Point. 845-786-2100. www.rosememoriallibrary.org.

   Set aside your inhibitions and sing your heart out in front of a friendly crowd at the Songwriters' "No Fear" Song Circle. Limited to eight participants. Bring eight copies of lyrics to your original song. July 12. 7:30-9:30pm. $3. Edward Hopper House, 82 North Broadway, Nyack. 845-358-0774. www.hopperhouse.org.