Children in Sussex County will soon have a new opportunity to explore their creativity through Art Strong DE, an art education program founded by educator Hannah Lokken.
This summer, the program will launch its first camp at Lavender Fields at Warrington Manor near Milton, offering a hands-on and inspiring artistic experience for kids of various ages.
Summer Camp for Young Artists
Art Strong DE’s summer camp will run weekly from Monday, June 23, through Friday, August 15, with each week featuring a different artistic theme.
The program is designed to:
- Foster creativity and confidence through drawing, painting, sculpture, and printmaking for the younger generation
- Provide a supportive environment for children to experiment with various art techniques & practices
- Help kids build foundational art skills while having fun
Expanding Art Education Beyond Summer
In addition to the summer camp, Art Strong DE will offer pop-up classes for all ages in the fall:
- Sensory-based art classes for toddlers: Focused on fine motor skills, language development, and self-expression
- Classes for older children: Encouraging creativity while introducing new artistic techniques and materials
Bringing Art Back Home
Lokken, who originally launched her art studio in Queens, NY back in 2021, has decided to expand her business in Delaware to be closer to her family.
Her mission is to inspire children through creativity and provide them with an artistic foundation they can carry with them for years to come.Lokken expresses overall excitement, how she is ecstatic to start and meet all the kids she will encounter with her new art schooling journey.
“I am thrilled to bring Art Strong DE to Sussex County and provide children with a creative outlet that they can carry with them for years to come,” said Lokken. “My passion for teaching art and working with kids has been a constant throughout my life, and I can’t wait to share that with the community here in Delaware.”
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Source: Cape Gazette