Drawing Class for those starting out and those who want to expand their skills: Visual artist with 20 years teaching experience, Joan Mullen is offering two spring classes in her home studio in Newton Corner. Under her guidance in the Introduction to Drawing class, you will develop your drawing skills, your powers of observation and your ability to communicate visually, through sequential guided instruction. The Three-Dimensional Design/Introduction to Sculpture class will explore concepts and elements of 3-D design, developing technical skills while using a variety of materials. Joan Mullen has taught at the DeCordova Museum School, The Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, The Fuller Craft Museum and the Danforth Museum School. She is an Adjunct Professor at Bridgewater State College, where she has taught all levels of drawing and three dimensional design. Class size will be limited and is open to adults and mature teens. Intro to Drawing classes: Sundays 2:30-5:00pm 4/15-6/10 (no class 4/22); cost for 8 classes is $250 which includes studio fee, art supplies and portfolio. 3-D classes: Fridays 9am-11:30am, 4/13-6/11, cost for 8 classes is $260 which includes studio fee and sculpture supplies. Questions or to register: joanmmullen@rcn.com. Website: www.joanmullen.com.

A Step Ahead (ASA) basketball is offering a five day clinic this April Vacation from 9AM-1PM for boys and girls ages 8-14. This clinic will take place at Mackenzie Center in Newton located at 1337 Centre St.  All of ASA’s summer camp offerings in Newton and Brookline are now posted on-line as well.  For more information on any of our offerings please visit www.asahoops.com or contact Coach Smith:  coachb@asahoops.com / 617-909-5990

ROBOTICS CAMP at Mathnasium – April Vacation Week.  Mindsurfers is a 5-Day Lego Robotics program for students 4th to 9th grade.   Based on the technology and methodology of the LEGO® MINDSTORMS™ and FIRST LEGO® League, children participating in the Mindsurfers Team Robotics Program learn to program and bring robots to life with LEGO® equipment and challenges specifically designed to motivate and stimulate the imagination.  Register:  http://roboticscamp.eventbrite.com  or Call Karen at (617) 340-3665

Bring LEGOS to LIFE this April Vacation!

April Break Rock Performance Camp (4/16-4/20) still has room for 4 guitarists, 3 bass players, 1 keyboardist, 7 singers, and 2 drummers! Ages 7-17 accepted. Camps run 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at our 120 Elm Street location in Watertown and are staffed by instructors from the Berklee College of Music. Please email Boston@schoolofrock.com or call 617-923-3434 to receive your information packet.

Play a variety of sports including basketball, floor hockey, soccer and more all in a relaxed, fun atmosphere.  Located at Pelligrini Park.  Be sure to bring a snack and lunch.   $45.00 per day.

• Half Day program for ages 5 – 7         9:00 – 12:00noon $120.00 ($130.00 non residents)
• Full Day program for ages 7 – 12        9:00 AM – 3:00 PM $162.00 ($170.00 non residents)

Contact Newton Parks and Recreation at 617-796-1500 or go to www.newtonma.gov/parks for more information.  Register online at www.activityreg.com.

Rhythmic Dreams, a quality afterschool rhythmic gymnastics program for girls hosted in the West Newton Armory for the past 10 years and located on Washington Street in West Newton, is offering three days of fun, challenge and learning for girls ages 5 to 12 during February vacation.  The daily 9am-1pm schedule will include ballet, dance, flexibility and strength instruction, and lots of fun with ribbons, hoops, balls and ropes!  You can choose one, two or three days.  The cost is $40 per day or $100 for all three days.  For more information or to register, please call 617-233-4493 or email info@rhythmicdreams.com. Don’t wait, space is limited!

Music before J.S. Bach? Students of all instruments are welcome to join us for Renaissance Camp for a 4-day, February 21-24, 9 am to 3 pm fun filled musical experience! Singers, are welcome, too. Renaissance Camp will explore this historical period via music with additional enrichment classes in dance, calligraphy, and costumes as we create a real live “tableau” of the Renaissance. Advanced players can join in court music and folk music of the Renaissance, as well as a “novice” program on recorder or voice.Two groups: Ages 6-9 or 10-14. $335. For more info and registration: Sachiko Isihara , 617-964-4522 or www.suzukinewton.org or sachiko@suzukinewton.org

Music before J.S. Bach? Suzuki School of Newton invites students that play an instrument, including advanced players, for some real Renaissance music! Join us February 21-24 for a 4-day, 9 am – 3pm, “Renaissance Camp” exploring this historical period via music with additional enrichment classes in dance, calligraphy, and costumes as we create a real live “tableau” of the Renaissance. Advanced players can join in court music and folk music of the Renaissance, as well as a “novice” program on recorder or voice. Ages 10-14. Younger program also available. $335. For more info and registration: www.suzukinewton.org