Hope for the Holidays Card Drive (FREE Virtual Workshop)
HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS CARD DRIVE
The Hopkinton Center for the Arts is on a mission—to create 100 Holiday Cards with messages of Hope—and deliver them to those in need this year through a partnership with Project Just Because (PJB).
Join us for a FREE online card design workshop on Saturday, December 5, 2020, from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. The one-hour workshop will be conducted over Zoom and led by artist and HCA instructor Marion Buricatu and will require just a few simple materials.
Description of class: Create a beautiful art design with Holly leaves for a holiday season full of hope
Materials Needed: paper of any size and color, markers, pens, paint, and any other decorations you want to add to your card.
When your beautiful new card is complete, just add your own special message and then drop off your card at the center!
For FREE Registration: Click Here
Want to do more? The HCA is also a drop off location for the PJB Holiday Drive Program for Kids. Feel free to drop off the following with your card at the HCA (98 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA).
- Children Under 12 - Donate New Toys or Books
- Teens - Donate Gift Cards (Amazon, Target or Walmart), Sports Items, Hoodies, Sneakers, Toiletries, and Beauty Products (all items must be new)
Deadline to bring your cards (and/or gifts to the HCA) DECEMBER 19th.
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