Registration Begins For HCCA Winter Arts Programs Today, 11/08

Registration has begun for the Howard County Arts Council's visual and performing arts winter programs at the Howard County Center for the Arts (HCCA) in Ellicott City. The Arts Council offers classes and workshops for children, teens, and adults. Winter art educational programs begin January 25, 2011. Classes run for up to eight weeks through March 26.

Classes for children include Stuck on Shakespeare with a final class performance for family and friends in the Center's black box theatre; explorations in drawing, painting, puppetry, and comic book creation. Classes for adults include portrait drawing, painting with acrylics, rug hooking, and more! Ongoing weekly drop-in sessions for drawing and painting from portrait and life models are also taking place.

Other HCCA programs include the Fabulous 50+ Players senior musical theatre troupe and the No Boundaries theatre program for young adults with disabilities in partnership with Howard County Recreation and Parks. Several private instructors, artists and organizations offer classes in the visual and performing arts at HCCA. The Center is open to the public Monday to Thursday 9AM - 10PM, Friday 9AM - 8PM, Saturday 10AM - 4PM and Sunday 12 - 4PM.

HCCA programs are subject to minimum and maximum numbers of students; early registration is recommended. For a detailed brochure call 410-313-2787 or see the website for more information and registration, www.hocoarts.org.