Creative HeARTS Program

Creative HeARTS is a structured program for individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities, providing an opportunity to work with a variety of artists media and craft materials. Furthering the expression of creativity and encouraging each person to express their creativity in the completion of their projects.  Creative HeARTS is open to persons who are 14 years of age or older and have physical and/or mental limitation.

What Does It Cost?

The cost is typically $5.00 per class, which is approximately one hour. This fee includes instruction and materials. Aides and others who are assisting students participating in the program are welcome to attend at no charge.

Creative © HeARTS Schedule 2008

All classes are on Wednesdays and begin at 1:30 pm and end at 2:30 pm. Please call 814.927.6655 to register

• June 4 – Spring Tulips – put together and paint a three-tulip wooden door or wall hanging to celebrate spring.

• June 11 – Pegged Wall Shelf – decorate this useful decorative wooden shelf.

• June 25 – Coffee Filter Flower Plaque – make a unique decorative plaque using coffee filters.

• July 2 – Beaded Pins – make beaded pins for yourself or to give as a gift.

• July 9 – Soap Painting – paint bars of soap to decorate your powder room.

• July 16 – Paper Flowers – create a lovely bouquet of tissue paper peonies.

• July 23 – Bath Salts – Mix up and package pretty and good smelling bath salts for your bath.

• July 30 – Bird Houses – paint a decorative bird house.

• August 6 – Decorative Hats – Decorate a straw hat to hang on a wall or door.

• August 13 – Candles – We will be making ice candles.

• August 20 – Puffy Pumpkins – make some neat fabric pumpkins.

• August 27 – Christmas Ornaments – Make a variety of ornaments using some unusual items.