WWU hosts winter art classes for kids

Debbie Gibbons, youth programs manager at Western Washington University, wants to let parents know about the Western Arts Preparatory Academy, a youth enrichment program that offers classes in dance, theater and music. Winter session begins in early January, and Gibbons says, with the exception of the Suzuki violin classes, classes are a long way from being full. The two theater offerings are new and Gibbons is concerned that if there's not sufficient enrollment, they'd have to be canceled. Academy programs focus on providing life-enhancing skills and broadening the perspectives of youth in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere.