Category: Class Topics

Venice Awaits! Join us for 2 upcoming Parent-Child classes featuring Venetian style…and art making!

This Friday 3:45pm: Children Can Experience Color & Mood w. Impressionists @ the Met w. Hands-On Projects!

CCA’s museum for kids Pick-of-the-Week! PS1

Soft plush stuffed animals in an installation? Perfect for kids.   Want an outdoor activity as well?  Head to Socrates Sculpture Park to get the wiggles out after seeing all of the colors and “found objects” Mike Kelley has “strung” together! http://momaps1.org/exhibitions/view/374 Who wants to go on a tour together?!  PS1 is only one stop …

Get creative and make your children’s costumes this year!

Check out this great article about homemade Halloween costumes from Time Out Kids. Send us your favorite costume pics! Brooklyn dad and author-illustrator Tad Hills shares the inspiration behind his amazing homemade Halloween costumes for kids. http://www.timeout.com/new-york-kids/shopping/creative-homemade-halloween-costumes-for-kids-slide-show

What a great list for Artists, Teachers and Students…

http://www.brainpickings.org/index.php/2012/08/10/10-rules-for-students-and-teachers-john-cage-corita-kent/  

Why does this Kongo Power Figure have nails? Was it to scare away others? Not exactly…

What can your child learn on a Gallery Walk?

In our quest to discover “What is Art?”, CCA visited some wonderful kid-friendly galleries you should know about.   These galleries are in such close proximity and offer a wealth of exposure to a wide range of modern and contemporary artists.  Along the way, our kids learned to direct their questions to the gallery owners, chose …

GPS Drawing? Sounds fun!

If someone traced your path throughout the day, what would the picture look like? Portfolio Oomph is partnering with The Big Draw to investigate that idea through a free online workshop that uses GPS tracking on mobile devices to draw pictures based on the owner’s route over a period of time.  “Anyone across the globe …

How do Children Approach Museums with Excitement and Know-how?

Dali-inspired Melting Clocks!

Art Adventures Studio embossed and built their own Dali-inspired functioning clocks!  Clocks were designed and constructed to reflect the “melting” of Dali’s famous clocks. You and your child can make your own (a great Father’s Day gift) this Saturday, June 1st @4-5:30pm – contact us!