POTSDAM -- Kids and teens can expand their creativity at St. Lawrence County Arts Council art, comic book drawing and magic classes in Clarkson University’s downtown Snell Hall.

To register, call 265-6860 or visit www.slcartscouncil.org.

Classes in April will include:

• Chilean Rainsticks from the Rainforest, for ages 6-12, with Kris Rozelle Saturday, April 9, 10 – 11:30 a.m.; craft a musical instrument which imitates the sound of the rain and decorate it with your own unique colors and designs; $15, plus $5 materials fee.

• Comics Club, with Dave W. Ferry, Saturday, April 16 from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., monthly class introduces youth and adults to comic book art. sketching and forming characters, perspective drawing, sequential storytelling, and bringing ideas to life; $20; bring a sketchbook, pencils, a good eraser and your imagination.

• Magic Club, with professional magician Rich Tenace. Monday, April 18 from 4 - 5:30 p.m., for ages 7-14 basic tricks with ropes, cards, coins, and sponge balls. Students learn showmanship, acting, confidence building; $15, plus $10 materials fee for first class.