Kids Fun Paint-and-Pour Acrylic Painting Class.  The Potter County Artisan Co-op is hosting its next class in the Kids’ Art Series, led by artist Gary Perkins, on May 15, from 3-4:30, focusing on Acrylic Paint and Pour.  This class aims to inspire children, grades 2 – 6, to create works from their imaginations while learning from a local artist.  Gary Perkins is an artist from Potter County, who creates work in different painting media.  Gary’s work can be viewed at the Potter County Artisan Co-op.

A little about Gary Perkins’ Artistic Inspiration: Gary draws from the beauty of his surroundings and aims to convey peace through his art, often working from photographs.   Gary has been inspired to paint by his mother, who was an artist herself, his third-grade teacher, Ester Howe and his wife have all been a big encouragement. Gary says his training comes from the study of numerous art books at the local libraries, artist magazines, visiting art museums, several art courses on the web and lessons from a former local artist, Leora Heitmeyer. He hopes that his paintings will give others much joy and pleasure while drawing them away, if only for a moment, to a place of solitude and peace.                                         

Stop into the Potter County Artisan Co-op to view and purchase Gary’s artwork in Coudersport, PA.

Need an activity while visiting the area?  Potter County Artisan Co-op can arrange a private group class for you and your friends at your convenience.  Just call ahead or message us on Facebook.

To register for this class or other events, please call the Potter County Artisan Co-op on 814-274-8165.  The co-op is located at 227 N. Main Street.  The co-op’s hours are Monday through Saturday 9:00-5:00. 

Events and classes are supported in part by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Elk County Council on the Arts, state agencies funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.