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Henrico after-school art program at Henrico High drew about 150 middle-school students over six weeks
Summary
Presenters said a six-week, free after-school art program at Henrico High School enrolled about 150 students from all 12 middle schools and offered eight hands-on classes — from experimental sculpture to digital illustration — intended to give experiences not available in regular classrooms.
Program staff described a six-week after-school art program held at Henrico High School that drew about 150 middle-school students from across the division.
A staff member said, "For the past 6 weeks, we have been hosting our after school art program for middle schoolers at Henrico High School." Presenters said students from all 12 middle schools applied and traveled to the Center for the Arts to take part in the workshops.
The program offered eight free classes intended to provide experiences not normally available during the school day. "We offered 8 different classes," a staff member said, listing experimental sculpture, experimental printmaking, loom weaving, needle felting, dance and choreography, sound production, digital illustration and drama.
Presenters described roughly 150 students participating and emphasized geographic reach: "we had about a 150 kids and again from all 12 middle schools, and we were able to bust them in from all 5 of the zones," one presenter said.
Instructors highlighted hands-on projects: in the experimental sculpture class, the last day ends with blow-up sculptures, which a staff member said are "so large that the students can actually sit inside." Presenters also stressed that the workshops are free and funded or supported by the county. "These are free workshops, and it's something, again, our county has always provided and supported," one presenter said, adding that the school board and "Doctor Cashwell" have shown support for arts programming in the division.
Speakers noted the program's longevity and social benefits: "We've been doing this for over 30 years," a presenter said, and added that one of the program's strengths is connecting students across the division so they form friendships and exchange contact information.
The session did not record any formal votes or policy actions on the program. Presenters characterized the program as an ongoing, county-supported enrichment opportunity for middle-school students; no next procedural steps or budget motions were announced in the transcript.
