20 Jun Summer Inclusive Arts Workshops

Join CATA for fun, inclusive, and FREE summer arts workshops for people with disabilities! Recommended for older teens & adults. Feel free to attend with a family member, friend, or one-to-one support staff as needed.

WHERE: Community Access to the Arts (CATA)
420 Stockbridge Rd, Great Barrington, MA

REGISTER: Workshops are FREE but registration is requested. Contact Kara Smith, CATA Program Director, at [email protected] or call 413-528-5485.

COVID safety: Participants must be vaccinated (honor system).

Symbolic Portraits with Chalice Mitchell

Tuesday 10am-11am | July 11, 18, 25 & August 1

*We recommend attending all 4 classes. RSVP’s preferred, drop-in’s also welcome.

We’ll create portraits using objects and symbols that are important to you. We’ll learn new painting techniques, explore a variety of styles—and create an original, finished portrait that celebrates your identity!

In partnership with 18 Degrees LGBTQ youth & young adult programs. 18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities.

Acting & Theater Games with Kelly Galvin

Wednesday 10am-11am | July 5, 12, 19, 26

*Drop-in: Come to as many classes as you like!

This is a fun, playful chance to use our voices, bodies, and creativity as storytellers. Together, we’ll use theater games, improv, music, and more to explore acting and storytelling in this joyful class.

In partnership with 18 Degrees LGBTQ youth & young adult programs. 18 Degrees promotes the well-being and strengths of children, youth, and families to build better communities.

Creating Comics with Adam Gudeon

Thursday 10am-11am | July 6, 13, 20, 27

*We recommend attending all 4 classes. RSVP’s preferred, drop-in’s also welcome.

Everyone can create comics! We’ll explore different styles of comics, experiment with fun drawing games, and create our own four-panel comics. Activities will be adapted for all abilities—everyone welcome!

Making Music & Movement with Wes Buckley & Beth Liebowitz

Thursday 11:15am-12:15pm | July 6, 13, 20, 27

*We recommend attending all 4 classes. RSVP’s preferred, drop-in’s also welcome.

In this fun workshop, you’ll be both a dancer and a music-maker! Beth and Wes will encourage you to let your imagination fly. Together, we’ll create a dynamic piece of music and dance. No experience necessary—everyone can participate!

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