CCA Virtual & In-Person Art Classes

We believe that learning to think creatively is necessary to everyone’s development. Our program is designed to reach all intelligences, to go beyond school curricula to demystify art, artists and their processes with exciting advanced materials. CCA is an inclusive hands-on children’s art league that teaches art not just as a pastime, but as a means of individual expression. Children gain confidence as they develop the courage to tackle the “artistic problems” we introduce. Learn to overcome obstacles, master triumphs and revel in the excitement of newfound ways to use myriad mediums!

Topics include modern and contemporary artists, multicultural arts and multi-media exploration!   Tailored curriculum means new ideas and applications including classical self-portraits, line, shape and color studies & landscapes Here are some unique favorites along the way: magnetic sculpture, plaster hand casting, Pollock splatter painting, Wayne Thiebaud and Claes Oldenburg pop-art food sculpture, Louise Nevelson and Giacometti sculptures, Calder mobiles, stabiles and circuses, Lichtenstein patterns, African masks, cloths and mud painting, Batiking, Encaustics, Egyptian art, Japanese fish prints, Chinese calligraphy, storytelling, World Arts and so much more...

CLASSES: Our curriculum is responsive to the developmental needs of each age group, carefully tailored and ever changing to suit the children’s interests. Instead of pushing children through activities, they are given ample opportunity to be active collaborators in the design of their class.

Mini Art Adventures:  Using a wide range of interesting and unusual art materials such as clay, wire, eyedroppers, diverse painting tools and techniques (to name a few) children explore, identify and reinforce language, colors, shapes, numbers and textures while practicing motor & social skills with age-appropriate art language in this fun & loving environment. Each class begins with our unique “Dry art mural” to learn vocabulary, turn-taking and sharing. Through all of our activities, our goal is to promote confidence through choice-making as well as the freedom of self-expression while applauding and encouraging each stage of development. Ages 18 months - 3 years

1 Hour Art Adventures: Children are introduced to modern and contemporary artists and diverse cultures using a wide variety of media and techniques including:  Paint, clay, charcoal, pastels, wood, plaster, papier-mâché, wire, fabric, 3D dioramas, recyclables and more!  Myriad museums and galleries of NYC provide us with ample ideas from which to create, keeping our curriculum current with the art world of today.  Custom-tailored curriculum means we include your child’s interests… Tell us what they are! Older children are introduced to more advanced techniques and art vocabulary related to elevated media such as a variety of specialty pencils, inks, drawing & carving tools, Stop-motion Animation, Animé, portraits and more, intertwined with the use of the above media exploration. Ages 3-7

Rendezvous: This fun "Picnic-style" lunch, French & art class engages in playful directed conversation practicing art and French vocabulary and phrases, allowing children to learn etiquette, sharing and turn-taking with an emphasis on social development and responsibility. Lunch is either before or after art. Ages 3-5

Studio Class: A longer class where older students are introduced to modern and contemporary artists using professional art tools and advanced techniques related to elevated media including: Drawing using specialty pencils, pastels, charcoal, blending tools, painting, clay, wood, plaster, wire, fabric, photography, stop-motion animation and more.  Claire and visiting professional visiting artists share unique perspectives and talents. Ample museums and galleries of NYC provide us with ideas from which to create, keeping our curriculum current with the art world of today, and tailored to include each student’s interests! Ages 6-12

VIRTUAL CLASSES: ARTStory is an integrated program of all-inclusive art kits, stories, creativity, drawing, dance and sharing. This is full immersion, engaging instruction designed to keep your kids engaged, busy, and creating all-week-long with 3D crafting, drawing & painting, reading, virtual travel, and more…Children become a master of their worlds through exciting Live Weekly Engagement classes (with Pre-recorded extra engagement, to watch over and over or use any time you need!) Turn your home into an exciting adventure. Your child will begin their journey through the snowy unknown and shadowy ice valleys with tales of friendship and fun. Contact Us for other virtual options, including private drawing lessons! Ages 3-10

PRIVATE LESSONS: Dedicated artists can take private lessons with one of our amazing teachers in-home, virtually or at our studio! Focus on the skills you want to improve, build a portfolio, get help applying to art schools, or simply expand your horizons with incredible diverse materials and advanced techniques. Contact us to inquire more about private lessons!

CAMPS: CCA Camps are for longer art-making, larger-scale projects and diverse classes each day or week… We may also offer a Friday museum art-making tour to see the artists discussed throughout the week, right here in the Big Apple. Register for any one of our weeks of camps; Each day/week is different & siblings are welcome! Diverse materials are our forte: Paint, clay, wood, metal, fabric, found objects, paint, video, stop film animation and more! Everything to inspire your child’s imagination and creativity. Courtyards are used for sketching and outdoor art (weather permitting.) Students enjoy daily easel painting, group murals, free-choice art stations, story telling + inspiring art processes to tantalize and engage every age and skill level.

Attend an art camp! 3 Hours for ages 2.9 -1 0 | 2 Hours for ages 9 - 15 

MUSEUM TOURS: Learn about Contemporary, Multicultural & Modern Artists with inspirational projects at museums, galleries and parks: Let’s help kids form a ❤️ for Museums and ART!  Each year there are new artists and museum exhibitions to explore!  Each week we will take a trip to a new museum, a new exhibition within a museum, gallery or park. Given the changing rules for each museum, artists will be determined a week prior to the trip, and details will be sent for each week’s location. Drop off optional (Please note that the group works independently from the adults, except on private tours.) Join a scheduled tour or create your own private tour customized to your group's interests! Ages 3.5 and up

PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOPS: Each child and one adult will be introduced to Modern and Contemporary artists and Diverse Cultures using a wide variety of media and techniques including (one each class): paint, acrylic pouring, clay (including kiln-fired), wood, encaustics, dioramas, papier-mâché, wire, cloth, photography, animation and more. Join your child, side by side, in the experience of learning about art through making hands-on projects using unique materials! Claire and other professional visiting artists share unique perspectives. This Art Adventures Studio will meet at All Souls Church to work on museum and gallery-inspired projects.

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