According to the Rev. Susan Kershaw, Art After School begins its third year of sessions on Wednesday, September 16, 3:30 – 5:00 P.M. at St.  John’s Episcopal Church, 26 Elm Street in Walpole.  The Fall block of sessions continues on Wednesday afternoons through October 21.

Art After School is just what its name says—a creative after school activity that encourages the imagination and builds community. "Any child age 6 and up (preferably in first grade, but we’ll consider 6 year old kindergarteners on a case-by-case basis) is welcome to attend. There is no cost this year, thanks to a generous Hubbard grant encouraging community activity," according to Kershaw. The program is lead by local artist Racheal Scott (a member of Walpole Artisans)  and Susan Kershaw, Rector of St. John’s Church. Fall is a great time for drawing and painting outdoors.  The children will  having fun and creating great art  using pencils, markers, Cray-pas, chalk pastels, and watercolors—maybe even some air-drying clay. We hope to welcome a few guest artists to show us their favorite kind of art. As Fall is a time of many holidays, we’ll also do a few seasonal crafts and decorations (paper pumpkins, turkeys, etc.).