Kids’ ‘Paint Night’ returns to city

WOONSOCKET — Back by popular demand, Paint Night with instructor Jillian Cinquantini with will return on Wednesday, Oct. 9, as a guided art class offered by the Woonsocket Parks and Recreation Department at its 1117 River St. headquarters from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

“Art offers an important channel for exploring our creative skills and capabilities,” Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt said while announcing the return of Paint Night.

“This class offers an invaluable opportunity to experiment with paint as a different means of self-expression ,” Bald ell i-Hunt said.

“Hats off to our parks and recreation staff for empowering the public with an opportunity to tap into their inner Picasso, Matisse or Renoir.”

The $10 per-class fee includes art materials and supplies, light snacks and beverages. Space is limited, according to Parks & Recreation, and all children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the duration of the class.

Early pre-registration for each class is required and highly encouraged. Registration forms may be retrieved from a marked box located outside the parks and recreation office or by emailing Parks & Recreation Superintendent Elizabeth Kerrigan at ekerrigan@woonsocketri.org or calling 401-767-9287. Beginning in the month of November, paint night will be held the first Wednesday of each month through the month of May.

“This class is ideal for children age 10 and older and adults of any and all artistic skill levels,” said Kerrigan.

“At the end of each class, each participant leaves with the masterpiece they painted on canvas and we always take a group photo together,” Kerrigan said.

Submitted photo Above, participants during one of fall’s Paint Night events show off their productions. Below, an example of what you can create at Paint Night.