Art Start is inviting local community members to explore their creative side with free art instruction. A full slate of classes is returning for the first session in 2020, including watercolor, decorative acrylic, knitting, card making, calligraphy, and scrapbooking classes.

“No matter what your level of experience or interests,” states Art Start organizer and watercolor artist Ronnie Lafferty, “Art Start has something for anyone looking to explore their creative side.”

Art Start is a ministry of Fredonia First United Methodist Church and has a threefold purpose: creativity, therapy, and ministry. Anyone from the community is welcome to participate on a first-come, first-serve basis. Class sizes are limited. There is no charge for classes. Materials will be provided. Scrapbookers will need to provide their own scrapbooks and photos. Papers, adhesives, stamps, and embellishments will be provided.

Donations are gratefully received to purchase supplies. Off-street parking is behind the church.

Contact Ronnie Lafferty to register: cell 640-8199, home 679-4918, email ronnielafferty60@gmail.com.

Fredonia First United Methodist Church is a church family that is open to all. They are missional, family-friendly and comfortable, offering a traditional service with a contemporary message. Visit www.fredoniafirst.org to see their schedule of events and worship. FFUMC is located at 25 Church St. in Fredonia. Call 679-1513 for more information.

The spring schedule is:

Mondays at 10 a.m. beginning March 2: Card Making with Kathy Rich

Mondays at 1:30 p.m. beginning March 16: Watercolor II with Ronnie Lafferty

Tuesdays at 10 a.m. beginning March 3: Scrapbooking with Kathy Rich

Tuesdays at 1 p.m. beginning March 17: Acrylic with Marianne Keller

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. ongoing class: Knitting with Marianne Keller, room 22

Wednesdays at 1 p.m. beginning March 18: Acrylic with Marianne Keller

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning March 19: Calligraphy with Patti Greenstein

Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. beginning March 19: Watercolor Level III with Ronnie Lafferty