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Our Programs

At the Studio—Choose the time(s) and date(s). We work together on suitable art projects, outdoor education, living history and humane education experiences.

· Field Trip Destination

· Choice art club

· Printmaking

· Drawing

· Painting

· Bookmaking

· Handmade paper/collage

· Creative Expression

· Holiday themed projects

· Interactive Living History

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At your location—We bring demonstrations, art projects and supplies to you. We work with you to determine interests, specific needs, times and dates and suitable projects for those homebound, hospitalized or learners at senior and community centers, etc.

· Group murals

· Adult-children projects

· Birthday parties

· Handmade kites

· Create your own switchplate covers

· Create your own stationery

· Living history lecture

· Learn stage combat

· Paint your wood furniture

· Establish an Artists Trading Card group

· Imagine the possibilities!

Birds of a Feather School

The teaching team of practicing artists Darcy M. Swope and Trent Carbaugh

The artists, Darcy and Trent, at work

The Birds of a Feather School is dedicated to enriching the lives of all within its reach by providing unique, exceptional educational experiences to a wide range of people of all ages and abilities/disabilities. Being at the school, there is opportunity to instill tolerance, hope, joy and acceptance and understanding of differences as well as likenesses. It is about the participants discovering within themselves their personal spark, their own light, their own voices. The truest lessons will be about discovering the beauty and potential of one’s life.