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Special Arts For Special Needs Classes Offered

St. Lawrence Plaindealer - 12/5/2017

SLC Arts will be offering the following classes for people with special needs.

* Special Arts for Special Needs

Adults Music & Art Group; 10:30 a.m. to noon on Dec. 12; $10 per class.

Join music therapist, Tracy Wanamaker, MT-BC for a fun-filled hour of music making and exploration. This group provides an opportunity for adults with special needs including cognitive disabilities, autism and severe learning disabilities, to participate in a supportive and therapeutic group activity. Group members will be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities including singing, movement, dancing, and playing instruments designed to stimulate the senses, encourage creativity, and increase socialization.

* Special Arts

Integrated Preschool/ Early Elementary Music & Arts Class; 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Dec. 12; $10 per class.

This inclusive group for preschoolers and early elementary children with disabilities, their family, and friends, provides an opportunity for music and arts exploration in a supportive group environment. Children are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities including singing, movement, dancing, playing instruments, creating, painting, and other arts exploration designed to stimulate the senses, encourage creativity and increase socialization. Music and Arts programs have a long track record for success in building communication skills, increasing confidence, and improving overall well-being among participants.

* Special Arts

Adults Art Group; 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., Dec. 13; $10 per class.

Join music therapist, Tracy Wanamaker, MT-BC for a fun-filled two hours of music and arts exploration. This group provides an opportunity for adults with special needs including cognitive disabilities, autism and severe learning disabilities, to participate in a supportive and therapeutic group activity. Group members will be encouraged to participate in a variety of activities including singing, movement, dancing, playing instruments, creating, painting, and other arts exploration designed to stimulate the senses, encourage creativity and increase socialization.

* Special Arts

Teens Music & Art; 4 to 5:30 p.m., Dec. 13; $10 per class.

Special Arts provides an opportunity for music and arts exploration in a supportive and therapeutic group environment. Group members are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities including singing, movement, dancing, playing instruments, creating, painting, and other arts exploration designed to stimulate the senses, encourage creativity and increase socialization. Music and Art therapy programs have a long track record for success in building communication skills, increasing confidence, and improving overall well-being among participants.

To pre-register for any of the classes, visit: http://slcartscouncil.org or call 315-265-6860.