Works of art crafted by area students such as the ones shown here will be on display from 5 to 8 this evening at The Landing mall atrium

Works of art crafted by area students such as the ones shown here will be on display from 5 to 8 this evening at The Landing mall atrium

WEEKEND: Children’s art show set to open tonight in The Landing mall atrium

NOTE: “Today” and “tonight” refer to Friday, April 8.

PORT ANGELES — Works of art crafted by area students will be on display this evening at The Landing mall atrium, 115 E. Railroad Ave.

The free show, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., features marine debris sculptures, two-dimensional portraits and props and costumes crafted by students in the Forte After School Club.

The club, organized by Sarah Tucker, offers weekly arts programs to children 6 to 13 years old at the Camp Fire Club clubhouse at Webster Park, 619 E. Fourth St.

Free kids activity

Free popcorn and other refreshments will be provided and local artist Monica Quarto will host a free activity for children and their families creating a card using a form of printmaking with one color using a clay plate.

There also is a giant nest set up for kids to sit in as a photo opportunity.

Children participating in the show are Jessica Balser, 8; Emily Balser, 13; Emily Boling, 8; Elliot Collins, 9; Cordelia Dexter, 6; Fern Knobel, 10; Violet Knobel, 7; Trinity Laws, 12; Julianna Quarto, 11; Isabelle Sill, 12; and Celeste Tucker, 12.

Monthlong display

The art display will remain throughout the month of April.

For more information about the art club, contact Tucker at 360-775-4154 or sarah@tuckerart.com.

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