BVRA's popular after school Art Club at Kelly Elementary will return in the New Year. Class participants will work on a variety of media and create keepsake projects that can be displayed or given as gifts to friends and family. Join the creativity and fun as we explore sculpture, painting and printmaking.

Spring Semester Program

For K—3rd Grades

Art and Technology

Beginning in January, all the elementary artists will continue integrating technology and art.  We will explore time lapse and stop motion film-making, bringing artwork to life! K-1st grade will meet on Mondays, and 2nd-3rd grade will meet on Tuesdays. 

Instructors Jen Delsite and Kathryn Martin

Jen Delsite joined BVRA with a variety of life experiences. She has a Master’s of Instructional Technology Degree from Duquesne University, Bachelors in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a Digital Design Certification earned from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Her formal training, was put to use through her extensive experiences as the Educational Director of Box of Light Studios, a Montessori teacher, and a pre-school art teacher.

Kathryn Martin is a graduate from Messiah College with a Bachelor of Sciences in Art Education. She currently serves as the art teacher at Kelly Elementary School. While at Messiah Kathryn specialized in painting and drawing, but also enjoyed learning and growing in other art forms as well. She has a passion for education and has been able to educate in Saturday art programs, community programs and instruct a variety of age levels.