Northern Berkshire Creative Arts Summer Art Camp July 14-18

Print Story | Email Story
Northern Berkshire Creative Arts summer art camp offerings for the week of July 14 to 18. Offerings for ages 5 to 9 include African Journey, explore the continent through music and dance, 9 a.m. to noon, with Marafanyi Percussion; and Art Explorers, clay, fibers, paints, drawing, and more, 1 to 4 p.m., with Sally Sussman.

NBCA and The Trustees of Reservations co-present Design Your Own Folly, construct architectural models and explore art and imaginative building design with final projects exhibited at the Folly at Field Farm, for ages 10 to 13, 9 a.m. to noon, with Will Garrison, Historic Resources Manager, TTOR. Nova Rockwell will teach Toying With Your Imagination, inspired by Maya III, a toy covered pyramid by artist Jarvis Rockwell, on view 73 Main Street in downtown North Adams, for ages 10 to 13, 1 to 4 p.m.

Marafanyi Percussion will offer also African Journey, for ages 10 to 13, 1 to 4 p.m. Week-long, half day art camp tuition is $125 per child for NBCA Members or $150 for non-members. $50 discount for a sibling per one full registration fee. For more information, registration and tuition assistance forms, see www.nbcreativearts.org or call 413-663-8338. All classes held at NBCA's location in the Heritage State Park in downtown North Adams unless otherwise noted.
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

Kennedy Calls BCC Workforce Graduates Inspiring

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

The programs ranged from emergency medical technician to computers to commercial drivers. See more photos here. 
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Berkshire Community College Workforce and Community Education graduates were encouraged to be all they can be on Wednesday.
 
Graduates, families, friends, and staff gathered in Boland Theatre to celebrate around 100 graduates who completed a variety of courses.
 
They included community health worker, emergency medical technician, phlebotomy technician, registered behavior technician, AI fundamentals, Commercial Drivers License Class A and B, CompTIA Tech-plus, para educator, and English for Speakers of Other Languages.
 
College President Ellen Kennedy said it was amazing that this might be her last public speaking event before her tenure comes to an end.
 
She acknowledged the diverse reasons for their studies including career advancement and personal growth, commending their vulnerability and dedication. 
 
"Some of you explored AI, some of you improved your English speaking in really important ways, and the reason that each of you is here is because you decided to put your heart and soul to get vulnerable to do something that might have felt a little bit uncomfortable," she said. "And you did it, and we are so incredibly proud of you, and so happy to be here tonight, celebrating you."
 
Keynote speaker Shirley Edgerton, founder of Rites of Passage and Empowerment (ROPE) encouraged the graduates to reflect on their accomplishments and look forward to the future.
 
View Full Story

More North County Stories