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Crafternoon Takes Place At Newtown Community Center

By Alissa Silber

Published: Aug 29, 2019 08:00 AM

Children expressed their creativity during Newtown Community Center’s second Crafternoon workshop on Friday, August 23.

In the building’s Art Studio, there were a variety of options provided for participants of all ages to try, including decorating paper robots, coloring reusable bags, and drawing on the chalk easel.

The weekly program is available to members of the Newtown Community Center for no additional charge and runs every Friday from 1 to 3 pm. The public is invited to attend tomorrow's session, free of charge, as part of the community center's Welcome Week programming.

Starting September 7, the program will be from noon to 2 pm each Friday in the fall.

For more information about upcoming Newtown Community Center programs, visit 8 Simpson Street or call 203-270-4349.

Newtown Community Center Director Matthew Ariniello visits with Athan Arnold, 4, during Crafternoon on August 23. It was Athan’s first time participating in a Crafternoon, and he was excited to decorate his paper robot that he named “Ms Victoria.” —Bee Photos, Silber

Nine-year-old Maggie Murphy works diligently at Crafternoon to create a colorful piece of artwork on the front of a reusable bag that she planned to give to her mom.

Elijah Quijano, 3½, beams up at the camera as he stands beside the masterpiece that he drew on a chalk easel during Crafternoon at Newtown Community Center on August 23.

At Newtown Community Center’s Crafternoon program, Clementyne Quijano, 5, holds up the reusable bag she began coloring, which has ladybugs drawn on it.

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