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Petite Picassos now have drop-in art program

“Instead of a greenhouse it’s going to be a red, blue, yellow, green or purple house,” said Heather Good, self-described as the host of the new summer drop-in kids art program that’s taking up residence at Bloomers Garden Center.

The nursery is donating space to the newest venture of the Point Roberts Arts Foundation – a whole summer of Saturday art projects. “Every session a guest artist who will either demonstrate or help participants through an art project in their specialty,” Good said. Already on the list are birdhouses, appliqué, and kite making. Guest artists will also bring directions for take-home projects.

“We’ll also have art materials freely available at every session to follow your own creativity,” Good added.

Sponsors for the summer art program include Bloomer’s, All Hues Painting, Captain Bob’s Sales, Point Roberts Realty, Nielson’s Building Center, Nading Plumbing and Heating, and Dylan’s at Point Roberts Shell.

Good said the program would start on July 9 and run through August, Saturdays from 10. The cost is $20 for the season and the program is open to kids aged six to 12. Children under six can participate if an adult is there with them for the duration of their attendance.

Teens can participate as well as “art mentors,” helping set up and clean up each session and lending a hand to the younger kids. “It’s like a job,” Good said. “There’s no pay but then you don’t have to pay to participate.”

For more information call Good at 945-2080.