Love and Joy

We offer classes for Adults, Teens/Tweens, and Children that will fill your heart with joy and love in honor of Valentine’s Day!

Adults

Folk Traditions and Origins of Valentine’s Day (Online Class)
Thursday, February 12, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
Join Professor Danielle DiMauro for this engaging talk about Valentine’s Day traditions. Learn how the practice of sending valentines originated in the Middle Ages, with boys drawing the names of girls at random. Discover the Victorian legend of Jack Valentine, who was said to knock on the rear door of houses, leaving sweets and presents for British children. Click here to register starting 1/12

Valentine’s Day Card Making (In-Person)
Friday, February 13, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. 
Spread love with handmade cards! We’ll provide the supplies, some simple instructions, and a relaxing space for your creativity to thrive. Click here to register starting 1/12

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Teens/Tweens (Grades 6 – 12)

Bring Your Own Adult: Seashell Heart Frame
Friday, January 23, 5:00 – 7:00p.m. 
Bring your own adult to this program to create a beach-inspired heart frame using Qwick Craft self-hardening sand and a gorgeous mix of seashells. It’s the perfect way to frame your favorite photo or make a heartfelt gift for someone special, and just in time for Valentine’s Day! No experience needed. Taught by Artist Anna Chan. Each registration covers 1 youth and 1 adult. Click here to register starting 12/16

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Kids

Valentine’s Day Cards for Senior Citizens – Community Service (Grades 3 – 5)
Wednesday, January 21, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Spread love and brighten a senior’s day! Join us for a crafty afternoon as we create handmade Valentine’s Day cards for the Nursing Home Project. Participants will earn one hour of community service credit. Click here to register starting 1/7.

“Take & Make” Painted Hearts Community Service Art Project (Grades 3 – 5)
Let your heart shine on canvas! Help us paint colorful hearts to be part of a beautiful, collaborative art project that celebrates creativity and community. Pick up your art kit (flat canvas, acrylic paint set and paintbrush) starting on Monday, February 2 and return your creative work of art by Sun., February 15. Participants will earn two hours of community service credit. Only one kit per child. Click here to reserve your child’s kit starting 2/2.

Love Potion Valentines (Grades K – 2)
Friday, February 13, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
Craft a magical squishy Valentine’s card for someone you love! Click here to register starting 1/30.

Snow Much Love w/ Art Teacher Amy (Grades 1 – 5)
Wednesday, February 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Winter Break)
Draw and paint a polar bear w/ a heart under the guidance of Art Teacher Amy. Click here to register starting 2/4.

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Questions? Email kids@emmaclark.org