Summer Art

And Nature

At Weir Farm

WILTON — It’s not too late to sign up for one of Weir Farm’s art classes for children.

Classes encourage students to design one-of-a-kind kites, build a natural habitat for their favorite birds or mold clay into inventive frogs and snakes.

Registration is still open for Weir Farm Art Center’s Art Explorer classes for children ages 6-12 at Weir Farm National Historic Site this summer.  Two- and three-day workshops and week-long classes, each in two or three hour sessions, are available.

Rates vary, with two-day workshops $55, and many of three-day workshops running about $75 each; other course fees are higher.

Space is limited to 13 students per class, so early registration is encouraged. A PDF is available through Weir Farm’s website; visit nps.gov/wefa and click on For Kids, then on Kids Art Classes.

The unique landscape and site history of Weir Farm will encourage all young artists as they become engaged in learning new techniques to express their creativity.

Classes are offered in age specific groups and are held rain or shine from July 5 to August 18. Registration is by mail or in person. Registration is not accepted by phone.

Forms are available at Weir Farm Visitor Center, 735 Nod Hill Road, online, or by calling 203-761-9945.

The Weir Farm Art Center, a non-profit organization, works in partnership with the National Park Service to provide programs for children and adults. The mission of Weir Farm Art Center is to sustain and promote the legacy of American artist Julian Alden Weir and preserve Weir Farm’s historic landscape and artistic tradition through its artist residency program, educational opportunities, exhibitions and publications, in alliance with Weir Farm National Historic Site.