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Students from the second to sixth grades are getting an extra boost in art history and training by a volunteer who continues to provide help and information for students who are interested.

Kathy LaPlace, who had a similar program at the middle school last year, continues the program in the new art room at the high school once a month, on Mondays, from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m.

This week, students learned about Frida Khalo, a surrealist artist from Mexico.

Students, about 10 in number who are signed up for the class, learned about the artist and her husband, Diego Rivera, and then made a self-portrait of themselves in the artist’s style.

Feb. 23, students will learn about Bridget Riley, a British artist, specializing in “optical-art.” LaPlace said the students will learn about Riley and op-art and do an op-art masterpiece of their own.

On March 23, students will study Dale Chihuly, a well known glass sculptor from the Seattle area. Students will learn how Chihuly got his start in sculpting and how he creates his masterpieces.

LaPlace said students will get to create their very own Chihuly style sculpture.

Students interested in taking part can get a sign-up sheet at the elementary school office.