Registration has reached capacity! If you’d like to join the waitlist, reach out to Jenn Torres at  jtorres@northstarlc.org

Do you like anime, manga, comic books, or the Marvel and DC cinematic universe?

Do you like to play games and create stories?

Do you want an opportunity to tap into your creativity while making friends?  

Then this FREE program might be right for you!

Who is this program intended for? 10-14 year olds

What is this program? A free series of workshops, led by comic book illustrator Roger Andrews and Playback Theatre teacher Jennie Kristel, where you will get to tap into your creativity and create a mural together. Over the course of 11 weeks, you will identify your unique superpowers and how you can use art and your own experiences to improve your community. You will connect with other kids, play games, and create art. Free food will be provided at every session and transportation is available for those who need it!

When is this program? Every Tuesday 4:30-6PM September 24^th – December 3^rd 2024

Where is this program? North Star Learning Centers, 80 Rivet St., New Bedford

How do I sign up? Reach out to Jennifer Torres, Director of Youth Services at North Star Learning Center, to sign up by emailing jtorres@northstarlc.org or calling (774) 992-0130.  

Jennie Kristel is a Registered Expressive Arts therapist, Accredited Playback Theatre trainer, core instructor in Lesley University’s Expressive Arts Therapy Department. Jennie is the director of JourneyWorks, a holistic expressive arts therapy practice that offers expressive arts therapy, training, and supervision. She has traveled across the world, to places like India, Egypt, and Kenya, teaching therapists how to integrate the arts into their practice.

Roger Andrews is a world-renowned illustrator whose work was used to create the Marvel Superhero Squad, Star Wars Galactic Heroes (now Playskool Jedi Force), Transformers Robot Heroes, Toy Story 3, and Angry Birds Star Wars! Roger grew up in New Bedford and went to the elementary school that used to be at 80 Rivet St. He owns his own business: Sketchie Go Iche where he creates custom art and teaches young people how to do digital art.