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Art in Motion: Mini-Session December 2015

Art in Motion classes include music, movement, and  creative art exploration.  The classes are designed for children ages four and under.  Children as young as six months have happily attended Art in Motion classes.

Art in Motion classes are held on:

Wednesdays, 10-11am

Fridays, 10-11am

December 2015 Schedule

Each session is 3 weeks.  The cost is $36/child.  Siblings 12 months and under are free.  Siblings over 12 months receive a 20% discount.  

Wednesday: December 2, 9, 16

Friday: December 4, 11, 18

All classes are held at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St., Mattapoisett

Email childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for a class.

Holiday Classes at Children's Art Lab: December 2015

⭐️Holiday Workshops at Children's Art Lab⭐️

Calling all crafty kids who love to make art!  Sign up for a fun, creative workshop this holiday season and make gifts for your family and friends!  

All classes are held at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St., Mattapoisett

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for a class.

**Mondays, 10-11am.  Ages 4-5.  Younger child may attend with adult caregiver.  $10/child.

12/7-Printed Paper:  Create holiday cards and gift tags with simple printmaking techniques. 

12/14--Shine On!: Create a lovely candleholder to brighten your home during the long months of winter!

**Tuesdays, 3:30-4:30pm.  Ages 4-7.  $10/child.

12/1--Clay Beads:  Paint hand made beads for a special necklace or bracelet. 

12/8--Decorative Salt Dough Creations: Paint an ornament for your own house or to give to a friend.

12/15--Block Village: Create your own small world with wooden blocks!  Fun to play with or give as a gift!  

**Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm.  Ages 4-7.  $10/child.

12/2--Frame it!: Create a special frame and painted portrait or design!

12/9--Suncatchers: Bring a little light into the winter season and make a colorful suncatcher!  

12/16--Collage Jewelry: Make a collage pin to give to mom, grandma, or your best friend!

**Thursdays, 10-11am.  Ages 4-5.  Younger child may attend with an adult caregiver.  $10/child.

12/3--Tiny Terrariums: Do you have a plant lover in your life?  Make a glass terrarium as a special gift!

12/10--Printed Paper:  Create holiday cards and gift tags with simple printmaking techniques. 

12/17--Shine On!: Create a lovely candleholder to brighten your home during the long months of winter!

**Thursday, 12/3, 4-5pm.  Ages 4-7.  $10/child.

Random Acts of Kindness:  Create some kindness in this class!  Children will make gifts for an animal friend, an elderly neighbor or relative, and a community helper.  Spread some love to your community with these random acts of kindness!  

**Thursday, 12/17, 3:30-4:30pm.  Ages 7-9.  $10/child.

Snowman Sock Stuffy: Create a special wintertime friend--sew a stuffy made from a sock!  This makes a great gift for a younger sibling or friend!

**Fridays, 3:30-4:30pm.  Ages 8-12.  $10/child.

12/5--Stuffed Animals! Design and sew your own stuffed animal--a perfect gift for a younger sibling, cousin, or friend!

12/11--Jewelry Boxes!  Decorate a wooden box for your BFF!

12/18--Wonderful Wreaths!  Create a festive wreath with ribbons, yarn paper scraps, buttons, and beads!

**Family Workshops: Sundays, 1-2pm.  All ages are welcome!  $20/family.  

12/6--Bring the whole family along for some special time together at the Art Lab!  We will make family sketchbooks and work on a few fun, simple drawing prompts.

12/13--Bring the whole family along for some special time together at the Art Lab!  Create holiday cards and gift tags with simple printmaking techniques.

**Holiday Sewing School: Sundays, 3:30-4:30pm.  Ages 6-12.  $10/child.

12/6: Make felt bracelets for your friends and family! 

12/13: Make embellished pillows for your family and friends!  

Open Studio Hours: September-December 2015

Children's Art Lab Open Studio Hours

***Open Studio hours are designed for adult caregivers and children to explore art concepts together.  There is no need to sign up for Open Studio--just drop in, stay as long as you like, and make art!  $10/child, ages 12 months-12 years!***

Our current hours are:

Tuesdays 10am-2pm

Saturdays 10-2pm

Please contact childrensartlab@gmail.com for more information.

August 2015 Events at Children's Art Lab

August 2015 Events at Children's Art Lab

Art Lab in the Afternoon

Friday, August 21

12:30-2:30pm

Ages 5-10

$12/child

Are you looking to run an errand or two, grab a cup of coffee, or have time to go on a long walk?  Drop your kiddos off at Children's Art Lab for an afternoon of creative fun!  Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

Make Night for Big Kids!

Friday, August 28

5:30-7:30pm

$12/child

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to a special Make Night at Children's Art Lab!  We'll have painting, drawing, sculpture, bookbinding, sewing, and more!  This is a drop-off event.  Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

Make Night for Moms!

Friday, August 21

7-9pm

$15 includes wine, snacks, and materials.

We'll explore sewing, bookbinding, drawing and journaling exercises designed to inspire and refresh you!  And of course we'll have wine and snacks!  Come hang out and have fun with friendly, crafty mamas!  Feel free to bring your own project to work on or experiment with our materials.

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for one or more events!

Fall 2015 Classes for ages 4-10

Fall 2015 Classes at Children's Art Lab

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Cut and Paste

Ages 4 and 5

Tuesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 (9 classes)

$120

Instructor: Maral Pugh

Get ready to paint, glue, and use your imaginations!  Children in this class will experiment with a variety of techniques and processes, including sculpture, printmaking, collage, and much more!  This is a wonderful class for the curious young artist.

From Plan to Project

Ages 6-10

Wednesdays, 3:30-5:30pm

September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18 (9 classes)

$120

Instructor: Maral Pugh

This class will give children the opportunity to plan and experiment with materials and ideas on a small scale before moving on to larger group and individual projects.  Students will draw plans, choose materials, and work together to explore a combined artistic vision.  This class will appeal to a child who loves constructing  inventions, drawing "dream house" plans, and  drawing inspiration from the natural world.

Mixed up and Messy!

Ages 4 and 5

Thursdays, 10-12noon

September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, November 5, 12, 19 (9 classes)

$120

Instructor: Benares Angeley

Do you have a young child who loves to get a little messy and experiment with materials?  In this class students will try a little bit of everything: paint, glue, collage, printmaking, mixing up our own "concoctions", sculpture, and more!  This class also includes music, movement, and stories, and is perfect as a complement to a preschool curriculum.

All classes are held at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St, Mattapoisett

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for a class.

Art in Motion classes Fall 2015

Art in Motion classes include music, movement, and  creative art exploration.  The classes are designed for children ages four and under.  Children as young as six months have happily attended Art in Motion classes.

Art in Motion classes are held on:

Mondays, 10-11am

Wednesdays, 10-11am

Fridays, 10-11am

Fall 2015 Schedule

Each session is 10 weeks.  The cost is $120/child.  Siblings 12 months and under are free.  Siblings over 12 months receive a 20% discount.  

Monday: September 28, October 5, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7 (no class 10/12)

Wednesday: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18

Friday: September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6, 13, 20

All classes are held at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St., Mattapoisett

Email childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for a class.

Children's Art Lab Contact Information

Children's Art Lab

92 North St

Mattapoisett, MA 02739

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Open Studio/Drop-In Hours

Monday, Tuesday 10-12

Saturday 10-2

Summer 2015 Open Studio Hours

Open Studio hours are designed for children and adult caregivers to explore art concepts in the Art Lab space.  There is no need to sign up for Open Studio ahead of time--just drop in, stay as long as you like, and make art!  Children can paint, work with 3-D materials, and experiment with a variety of techniques that change daily.  Open Studio is not a guided class, but an instructor is present to provide support, clean-up materials, and set up thought provoking explorations for children and caregivers.

$10/child, ages 12 months and up.

Hours are:

Monday, Tuesday 10-12

Saturday 10-2

New Summer class just added for 4 and 5 year olds!

Spots and Dots: Working with Circles in Art

Children in this class will explore many ways to use circles in the art making process!  Experiment with paint, collage, printmaking, and clay--bring your imagination along for this fun circular journey!

Ages 4-5.  

Tuesday July 7, 14, 21, 28.  

1-3pm.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Colleen Roderiques  

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

June Events at Children's Art Lab

We have an upcoming event that you won't want to miss!

Make Night for Big Kids!

June 26, 5:30-7:30pm

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to a special Make Night at Children's Art Lab!  We'll have painting, drawing, sculpture, bookbinding, sewing, and more!

$12/child.  This is a drop-off event.

This event is held at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St, Mattapoisett.

Please message me at childrensartlab@gmail.com to register for this event!

Summer 2015: Art in Motion classes

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Art in Motion classes include music, movement, and  creative art exploration.  The classes are designed for children ages four and under.  Children as young as six months have happily attended Art in Motion classes.

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

Session One

Wednesday June 24, July 8, 15, 22, 29 (five classes)

No class July 1

Class time: 10-11am

Cost: $60

Friday June 26, July 10, 17, 24, 31 (five classes)

No class July 3

Class time: 10-11am

Cost: $60

Session Two

Wednesday August 5, 12, 19, 26 (four classes)

Class time: 10-11am

Cost: $50

Friday August 7, 14, 21, 28 (four classes)

Class time: 10-11am

Cost: $50

May Events at Children's Art Lab

Join us for some fun new events!

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

Make Night for Big Kids!

May 15, 5:30-7:30pm

Come hang out at Children's Art Lab with other kids ages 6 and up!  We will be sewing, painting, drawing, sculpting, and other "big kid" art activities, while spending time in an artistic environment.  This is a drop-off event.  $12/child.  

Make Night for Moms!

May 22, 7-9pm

Do you love to make art?  Are you ready to learn more about the creative process?  Or would you just like to hang out in a studio environment, have a glass of wine, and relax and chat with friends?  Any which way, Make Night for Moms is for you!  We will be trying out some simple printmaking techniques, playing around with watercolors, and doing some fun drawing activities.  Feel free to bring a project of your own in process!

$15 includes materials, wine, and snacks.  

Summer 2015 at Children's Art Lab

Summer Classes at Children's Art Lab

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August 2015

Playing with Paint

Does your kiddo love to mess around with paint?  In this class we will explore tempera, watercolors, and homemade paint, as well as experimenting with sponges, wood blocks, fingers (!), and a variety of other tools used to apply paint to paper.  A great class for curious experimenters!

Ages 4-5.  Thursday August 6, 13, 20.  10-12 noon.  Fee: $40.

Instructor: Benares Angeley

Make it Move!

Students in this class will experiment with a variety of ways to create movement and sound in sculptures.  Learn about inclines, planes, friction, and wind and water power as we play with a variety of found and created objects to design and build kinetic sculptures.

Ages 6-8.  Monday August 3, 10, 17.  1-3pm.  Fee: $40.  

Instructor: Maral Pugh

Sewing School

Children in this class will learn the basics of hand sewing and use their skills to create pillows, bags, and their very own work apron.  Students will also have the opportunity to design and print on fabric using paint, stencils, and stamps.

Ages 6-8.  Wednesday August 5, 12, 19.  2-4pm.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Benares Angeley

Draw, Design, Explore, Experiment

This class will provide students with the time and space to learn basic drawing skills in a fun, positive environment.  Each student will make their own sketchbook, work with a variety of drawing mediums, experiment with drawing prompts and challenges, and embark on the search for the inner artist.

Ages 9-12.  Tuesday August 4, 11, 18.  1-3pm.  Fee: $40.

Instructor: Colleen Roderiques

July 2015

Art-y Science!

Children in this class will explore the connection between art and science as they make their own homemade paint, mix up some crazy sculpting concoctions, experiment with color mixing, and much more!

Ages 4-5.  Thursday July 9, 16, 23, 30.  10-12noon.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Benares Angeley

Begin with a Paper Bag...

Students in this class will use the humble brown paper bag to create art both fanciful and practical.  A simple paper bag combined with imagination and experimentation will produce fabulous hats, useful baskets, mysterious masks, wild sculptures, and more!

Ages 6-8.  Monday July 6, 13, 20, 27.  1-3pm.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Maral Pugh

Beautiful Oops!

Based on the book Beautiful Oops! By Barney Saltzberg, children in this class will explore how to turn a "mistake" into a work of art!  We will use ripped paper, spilled paint, drips, smears, stains, smudges, and holes as our inspiration.  As the book says, "When you make a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful!"

Ages 6-8.  Wednesday July 8, 15, 22, 29.  2-4pm.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Benares Angeley

Spots and Dots: Working with Circles in Art

Children in this class will explore many ways to use circles in the art making process!  Experiment with paint, collage, printmaking, and clay--bring your imagination along for this fun circular journey!

Ages 4-5.  Tuesday July 7, 14, 21, 28.  1-3pm.  Fee: $50.

Instructor: Colleen Roderiques

Bookbinding 101

Students in this class will learn the basics of several different book forms including pamphlet, accordion, Japanese stab binding.  Students will make and design their own journal using the Coptic stitch. This class is ideal for young dreamers, thinkers, writers, and poets.

Ages 9-12.  Thursday July 9, 16, 23, 30.  2-4pm.  Fee: $60.

Instructor: Benares Angeley

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Art-y Parties at Children's Art Lab

Birthday Party Policies at Children's Art Lab

Children's Art Lab birthday parties are creative, cozy, and above all fun!  We offer the opportunity for the birthday child to celebrate with a few close friends and family members, while our experienced staff handles set-up, clean-up and planning engaging activities.  

We offer parties that foster imagination and build lasting memories.  Our parties are simple, thoughtful, and driven by the desire to allow children space and time to create meaningful art with their friends and families.  Children will engage in simple yet inspiring activities such as making fanciful paper hats, decorating their own favor bags, painting on our big easel,and working with play dough and a myriad of "loose parts."  Each birthday child will leave the party with an artful memory book created by the party members.  Special projects will be determined according to the age and interest of the birthday child.

To schedule a party at Children's Art Lab please contact Benares Angeley at childrensartlab@gmail.com.

Policies

1.  Have fun!  Relax.  Forget elaborate party themes and over-the-top preparation.  Our parties are simple and child-centered.  Trust us, everyone will have a great time!

2.  Snacks, drinks, and dessert should be simple and easy to consume.  

--Here are some suggestions for snacks: hummous, veggies, fruit, crackers, chips, pretzels, cheese.  

--We suggest cupcakes instead of cake--it is easier to serve and easier for children to eat.  

--We do not have a refrigerator or freezer.   You may bring a cooler with ice for drinks, but you must dispose of the ice and clean up any spills from the cooler.

--You may bring provide water or juice for children and adults.

 We do not allow:

 --Nut products of any kind.  

--Pizza delivery, crockpots, chafing dishes, or any warming device.   

--Ice cream.

-- Soda.

--Cake smash parties.

--Alcohol.

This may sound like a lot of rules regarding food, but our parties are less about food consumption and more about art making.  

3. We do not allow balloons or piñatas for safety reasons.

4.  Children's Art Lab will provide single color plates, napkins, and utensils.  If you would prefer to bring your own, please let us know.

5.  The family of the birthday child may arrive 20 minutes prior to the start of the party to set up the food.  If your party begins at 10am, you may arrive at 9:40am.  If your party begins at 2pm, you may arrive at 1:40pm.

6.  Once your party time is over, we will handle the clean up!  You will have an additional 20 minutes to gather your belongings, gifts, food, etc.  if you go beyond this time, an additional fee of $20/15 minutes will occur.  All guests must leave promptly when the party ends.  If your party ends at 11:30am, you must be ready to go by 11:50am.  If your party ends at 3:30pm, you must be ready to go by 3:50pm.

7.  Party times are 10am-11:30am and 2-3:30pm.  All parties are held on Sunday.

8.  Please dress the birthday child in comfortable play clothes that you don't mind getting covered in paint.  Although we provide smocks and our paint is washable, Children's Art Lab is not responsible for any stains that may occur on clothing.  Let your child experience being a real artist and get messy at their art-y party!  Remind guests as well!

9.  The cost for a party is $250.  This includes a maximum of 10 children.  Children ages 12 months and up are counted in this number.  Additional guests can be added for $10/child, with a maximum of twenty total guests.  Adults are not included in this number.

10.  A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required to reserve a time for a party.  The remaining balance ($150+$10/additional child) is due the day of your party.

10.  Safety is always our priority.  Children are encouraged to have fun, but running or excessively boisterous behavior can not be tolerated.  Any child exhibiting unsafe behavior or misuse of tools/art supplies will be asked to stay with an adult for the remainder of the party.

11.  Children's Art Lab will provide party invitations and hand painted paper scraps that you and your child can use to personalize the invitations.  Please let us know if you would prefer to send your own invitations.

April Vacation 2015

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April Vacation Schedule

Open Studio hours from 10am-2pm each day!  Drop-in anytime, no need to register.  $10/child (ages 12 months and up.) 

Monday, 4/20--Metallic Marvels

--Join guest artist Daniel Pugh and create tin foil sculptures

--Experiment with all things shiny!

Tuesday, 4/21--Groovy Movement

--Guest musician Tom Allen will play music for art making activities

--Explore wind, air, and movement through art making

Wednesday, 4/22--Wonderful Wood

--Use upcycled materials to create a group tree sculpture

--Experiment with wood for printing and painting

Thursday, 4/23--Light and Reflection

--Join guest musicians Jeri Karam-Kozak and Jodie Treloar for music making!

--Create colorful sun catchers 

Friday, 4/24--Clouds and Water

--Experiment with print making tools to create cloud-scapes 

--Make tiny boats from upcycled materials

And much more!

Spring 2015 Art in Motion classes

Art in Motion classes include music, movement, and  creative art exploration.  The classes are designed for children ages four and under.  Children as young as six months have happily attended Art in Motion classes.

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.

Art in Motion classes are held on:

Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30am

Fridays, 10:30-11:30am

Cost: $120/ 10 week session beginning week of April 5 and ending week of June 14.

Wednesday classes meet April 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17.  No class on April 22.

Friday classes meet April 10, 17, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5, 12, 19.  No class April 24.

All classes take place at Children's Art Lab, 92 North St., Mattapoisett, MA.

Spring 2015 Art Exploration classes

Spring Session, 2015

Begins week of April 26 and ends week of June 14

Contact childrensartlab@gmail.com to register.  

Animal Art: Exploring Texture and Pattern

Ages 4 and 5

Tuesday, 3-5pm

Instructor: Maral Pugh

8 classes, $100

In this class children will explore texture and pattern in the animal world.  We will draw inspiration from the stripes on a tiger's fur, the rough and bumpy lines of elephant skin, and the vibrant patterns of bird feathers.  Children will have the opportunity to participate in instructor assisted research of their own favorite animals, as well as enhance their interest through puppet making, storytelling, and acting.

Creature Creations: Animal Adaptations

Ages 6-8

Wednesday 3:30-5:30pm

Instructor: Maral Pugh

8 classes, $100

In this class children will explore animals and their defensive adaptations, such as a chameleon using camouflage, the hard shell of a turtle, or insects that resemble sticks and leaves.  Students will work closely with the instructor to research animals both individually and as a group and then work on both 2D and 3D creations representing their discoveries.  Children will have the opportunity to use a variety of art materials and assist in the planning and execution of projects based on their own interests.

Broadway Boogie Woogie: The Intersection of Art and Music

Ages 4 and 5

Thursday, 10am-12noon 

Instructor: Benares Angeley

8 classes, $100

In this class students will explore many different styles of music as related to art making 

processes.  Learn about lines and shapes while listening to boogie woogie music, create colorful collages to jazz, and invent your own creative musical instruments.  We will do lots of listening, moving, making, and creating!

New Open Studio Hours!

Hello friends!

I just wanted to let everyone know we are streamlining Open Studio hours at Children's Art Lab.  These changes are being made based on conversations with parents and experience over the last six weeks with times and days that seem to work best for the largest amount of families.  The new hours (easy to remember!) are:

Mondays 10-2

Tuesdays 10-2

Saturdays10-2

These new hours begin Monday, February 23.

Open Studio hours are designed for children and adult caregivers to explore art concepts in the Art Lab space.  There is no need to sign up for Open Studio ahead of time--just drop in, stay as long as you like, and make art!  Children can paint, work with 3-D materials, and experiment with a variety of techniques that change daily.  Open Studio is not a guided class, but an instructor is present to provide support, clean-up materials, and set up thought provoking explorations for children and caregivers.

$10/child, ages 12 months and up.

This schedule will be consistent through June, when our hours will change slightly for summer.  And, just in case you're already thinking ahead to summer, we will be offering classes for children ages 4-12 from 10am-12 noon nearly everyday in July and August, as well as open studio hours every afternoon and Saturday! 

Thank you for supporting Children's Art Lab!

February Vacation Week 2015

Children's Art Lab

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Mattapoisett

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February Vacation Schedule

Open Studio hours from 10am-2pm each day!  Drop-in anytime, no need to register.  $10/child (ages 12 months and up.)  Art activities are designed for children ages eight and under, but older siblings are welcome and we will have special "big kid" activities, too!

Monday, 2/16--Repurposed Materials

--Join guest artist Daniel Pugh and create tin foil sculptures

--use recyclables and tape to make group and individual sculptures

Tuesday, 2/17--Make Music!

--Guest musician Tom Allen will play music for art making activities

--Create your own musical instrument 

Wednesday, 2/18--Beautiful Bubbles!

--Make prints with bubble wrap

--Play with bubbles in our sensory table

Thursday, 2/19--Printmaking Extravaganza

--Use string, toy cars, rollers, and more to create playful prints!

--make impressions in play dough with shells, string, and lace

Friday, 2/20--Water and Ice

--experiment with water, ice, and salt

--make drippy watercolor paintings

And much more!

Open Studio Hours!

Open Studio hours are drop-in and require no registration--just stop by and have fun creating in our studio.  This is not a guided class, but an instructor is present to set up materials, clean up, and assist as parents and children work together on our big easel, at the sculpture table, or on a special project that changes daily.  

The cost is $10/child, free for siblings ages 12 months and younger.

Open Studio hours are:

Monday 10-2

Tuesday 10-2

Saturday 10-2

You are welcome to stay as long as you like!

Questions?  Contact Benares Angeley at childrensartlab@gmail.com

Open House, Saturday January 10, 10am-2pm

Stop by and check out our new space, meet instructors, make art, and register for classes!

Children's Art Lab

92 North St.

Mattapoisett 

See you there!