Children’s Program: Art
for Kids
June, July,
and August
Instructor:
Bridget Mayak
$165
Children
ages 6 to 14 can experience quality art instruction at Touchstone's Art for Kids program. Classes are held Monday through
Friday from 9am until 4 pm in June,
July, and August. Children
will explore the processes and create the products of both two- and
three-dimensional art forms. Drawing, painting, sculpture, and various crafts
will be linked to historical and cultural topics, and often to the
adult program offerings. Instruction will be geared toward age, abilities,
and interests of students.
Bridget Mayak is a graduate of Indiana University
of Pennsylvania and teaches art in the Somerset Area
School District. She is
coordinator of her department, and serves as site coordinator for various
Artist-in-Residence programs, mentor to beginning teachers, and cooperating
teacher for student teachers. She has recently been juried into Handmade Along the Highway. Her passions include pottery, metal
sculpture, teaching, and Touchstone!
Veterans Initiative Program
In 2007 Touchstone launched the Veterans Initiative Program (VIP).
Touchstone’s VIP is a scholarship-based outreach program created to
provide tuition, room, and board for one week to Iraq and Afghanistan War veterans.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that participation in the arts adds new
dimensions to other activities and can help the healing process. Through
Touchstone’s VIP, week-long scholarships will be offered to veterans who
have completed their medical and rehabilitation treatments and are preparing to
return to civilian life. The program will accommodate two veterans at a time
for a five-day class or workshop of choice. Scholarship awardees will be
nominated and sponsored by regional and community veterans groups as candidates
who will benefit from participation in Touchstone’s programs. Call the
Touchstone office for application material.
Volunteering
Touchstone is always seeking volunteers for a variety of
tasks. Donate your time and talent toward ongoing chores, one-time projects, or
by representing Touchstone at events on and off-campus. Call for details.
Work Study Program
Applications being accepted for the Summer 2008
season. Call for details.
Studio Resident Associates
Applications being accepted for the Summer 2008
season. Call for details.
For more information call Touchstone:
724-329-1370 or 800-721-0177
or email info@touchstonecrafts.com