Art program engaging Sutton Elementary students

March 27, 2007

By SHARON G. McBRIDE

Frontiersman

SUTTON - It's nice to engage the right side of the brain every now and again - at least that's the thinking behind the after-school art program held at Sutton Elementary School.

Sharon McEntee, creator of the program, said the young students have been meeting one day a week after school since January in order to indulge their creative sides. They've been working on collages, stamp art, paper mache masks and weaving. They also have snacks while they work on their projects.

&#8220It's been so much fun,” McEntee said. &#8220There's enough time built in so they can really get into it. During the school day there are only short bits of time to be creative, and we found that some of our students wanted more time to get into art.”

So far, it's been a success. Everywhere you look, there are one-of-a kind pieces of work that highlight the children's skill with paint, paper mache and color.

&#8220I'm really into it,” said Sheila Millard, 11. &#8220I love art, and I love animals.” She said that the art class was a chance to combine her interests.

For other students it was just a chance to be creative for a long period of time.

&#8220We don't have the chance to do much art in school,” said Mariah McNamara, 10. &#8220Now we get to do as much as we want to.”

Contact Sharon G. McBride at 352-2250 or sharon.mcbride@frontiersman.com.