‘Every Art for Everyone’ at Darlington Arts Center

Darlington Arts Center in is now accepting registrations for fall programs in Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama for children of all ages and adults. Whether the interest is ballet classes for toddlers, trumpet lessons for middle-school students, musical theater for budding divas, or pottery classes for adults - Darlington nurtures creativity in the 4 arts disciplines with a positive and encouraging environment.

Classes and lessons begin on Saturday, September 11. Download a full course catalog at www.darlingtonarts.org or call (610) 3583632 for more information.

Private music lessons are available for all instruments and styles: piano, violin, guitar, voice, brass, woodwinds, and more. Through individual weekly instruction, students develop technical expertise, learn music, and experience meaningful personal growth that will enhance many other facets of their lives. Monthly recitals provide opportunities to shine for advanced students that culminate with the month-long 4-Arts Festival held each spring.

Darlington’s dance program offers classes in ballet, tap, hip-hop and jazz for students from preschool to adult. Classes culminate in June with the 4-Arts Festival finale recital where students showcase their talents. Parents love the balance of highly skilled professional teaching artists paired with a supportive atmosphere that allows children to relax and enjoy learning and growing as a dancer.

Visual artists develop the fundamental skills of drawing, painting, working with clay, and more, while exploring their creativity and enjoying themselves. Small class sizes allow for individual attention, “This is a nurturing environment,” writes a parent, “The focus is squarely on the students and their arts experience.” Students are welcome to participate in Darlington’s Student and Teaching Artist Gallery exhibition twice a year, and attend free professional art galleries throughout the year.

Imagination takes center stage in Darlington’s drama programs. Classes focus on the process of acting in addition to musical theater and students perform at the end of each semester. “I was thoroughly impressed by the instruction and how the teacher

Darlington Arts Center in is now accepting registrations for fall programs in Music, Visual Art, Dance, and Drama for children of all ages and adults. Classes and lessons begin on Saturday, September 11.

inspired my daughter to create her own character,” wrote one parent, “Her confidence has grown tremendously this year.”

The center also offers several one-day workshops for children and adults (including all-day workshops during school holidays) and hosts Professional Art Exhibits, Coffee House Concerts with local musicians and special events including the Back to School Arts Party in October.

Darlington Arts Center is located at 977 Shavertown Rd, Garnet Valley, PA 19060 and is convenient to Chester County, Delaware County, and New Castle County. For more information on Darlington Arts Center, visit their website at www.darlingtonarts.org or call (610) 358-3632 to request a course catalog.