Catamount Arts

Tuesdays, October 15, 22, 29, November 5, 19, 26 (no class on November 12, as we are coordinating with the Fairbanks Museum’s programming for homeschoolers), 10-11:30am

Catamount Arts Center, 115 Eastern Avenue, St Johnsbury

Instructor: Bri Johnson

Join us in this playground for budding humorists where young comedians can write about anything from make-believe museums to hilarious characters and whimsical businesses. Through playful prompts and activities, kids will explore the art of comedy, crafting a new guidebook filled with the imaginary attractions of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Participants will discover the secrets of surprise and exaggeration; learn the art of wordplay; and create quirky characters and immerse them in absurd situations. Whether your child dreams of becoming the next comedy sensation or simply loves making people laugh, this fun-filled class is sure to tickle their funny bone!

Class fee: $90 (10% discount for Catamount Arts members), with a 10% discount for siblings [Patrick, insert wording to lead them to paying for a spot and completing enrollment]. Catamount Arts is committed to offering quality arts experiences for all students, regardless of ability to pay; please call Anne at 802-748-2600 ext. 109 for information about scholarship funds.

A veteran children’s librarian and wordsmith with a background in printmaking, Bri Johnson blends visual art with storytelling from her old schoolhouse in the Northeast Kingdom. Her workshops and classes are filled with invention and laughter, and she aims to inspire children through exploration and wordplay, merging literary and visual arts in playful ways. Bri fosters a love for reading and artistic expression, empowering kids to find their voices in a supportive, whimsical environment.