- WHY BUY A Valentine when — with the right guidance and supplies — you can make one of your own? Folks of all ages, including 8-year-old Pearl Gucker and her mother, Rachel Rose, took that principle to heart this past Saturday at the Middlebury Studio School, which hosted a free Valentines-making workshop. Independent photo/Steve James
- NORA AYERS, 3, of Middlebury, creates under the watchful eyes of her dad, Tyler; and anyone would be thrilled to receive this flower-filled heart painting. Independent photo/Steve James
- LOTS OF KIDS got to exercise their art muscles when they created valentines at the Middlebury Studio School on Saturday, coming up big with fabulous creations. Independent photo/Steve James
- DIANE CURRAN OF Middlebury displays some of her great work. Independent photo/Steve James