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location: 33 Kent Street, Barrington RI
contact: Kyla
phone: 401-247-1397
email: weirdgrrl2@aol.com
website: www.weirdgirlcreations.com
Paint your own pottery, hand building clay classes for kids, workshops, Ladies Night, birthday parties, and more. There are also several summer programs available at Weird Girl Creations. The hours of operation are Sunday through Friday 1pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 11am-5pm or by appointment.
We also run FAB (for anything but alcohol or drugs) and provide activities for all ages. We have run non alcohol events at a number of college campuses and continue to create the FAB tile murals which decorate public space while sending the message that teens can have a full, rich social life without drugs or alcohol. Drop in anytime to paint a tile to be added to the murals. There is no cost, donations are always welcome.
Summer Art Workshops/Camp
Draw, Paint, Glaze, and Work with clay! Children will create two hand-built projects and create one on the potters wheel! Children will explore a variety of hand building and glazing techniques. Projects are fun and age appropriate. We will offer more challenging projects to accommodate returning campers! Drawing, caricature, collages, and/or watercolor projects as well are offered in the extended day program. Every day we paint on fired pottery. Each child will paint a mug, a bowl, a plate, and 1 free choice pick from the small figures or another functional piece of pottery. This is in addition to the 3 clay projects.
Monday - Friday. 10 am - 1 pm. (Ages 3 and older)
Art Parties
Partygoers ages 3 and up can paint on pottery, make ceramic jewelry or sculpt with clay. Party parents may bring paper goods, cake and juice boxes. Minimum 8 children, maximum 24; larger groups may rent the studio. Prices start at $10 per person for 1 hour events. Party includes a gift for the birthday child of a customized tile or plate signed by all participants.
As always parties at ART BY YOU at Weirdgirl Creations are drop off and pick up, just like school : ) Parents are welcome to visit the restaurant next door, or drive into the Center and enjoy a Starbucks, visit Barrington Books, or try a slice of Pizza at Pepperonis and return to pick up your child after the activity.
Kidoinfo Deal: FREE 4″ painted hand print on bisque fired tile, we will add baby name and date
location: 86 Park St., Attleboro, MA
phone: (508) 222-2644
website: www.attleboroartsmuseum.org
The Attleboro Arts Museum involves audiences of all ages and backgrounds in the visual arts through diverse educational programs and engaging arts experiences. We work to support the creative and artistic development of both promising and professional artists. The Museum is a privately supported, non-profit arts institution whose core commitment to Arts for Everyone guides the Museum’s programs and operations.
Birthday Parties: Museum provides instruction and materials for a fun art project (such as puppets, mask making, jewelry boxes, painting) with family and friends at a party that includes a tour of the art gallery. Parties last 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The first hour is with the instructor and includes gallery tour and art project, and remaining time can be used for refreshments and opening gifts. Museum members $10 per child; nonmembers, $12; gift bags $2 per child. Refreshments and paper goods supplied by parents. Max. number of children is 15.
Classes: The W. Charles Thompson Museum School at the Attleboro Arts Museum offers a wide variety of two and three-dimensional art classes for adults, teens and children. A dedicated staff of teachers offers a supportive environment and encourages creative risk taking. Workshops and master classes are also offered for professional artists and art educators in the region.
location: 16 Bassett Street, Providence, RI
contact person: Nancy Nygreen
phone: 914-428-8731
email: nancy@nygreen.com
website: www.beadworksprovidence.com
Beading and jewelry making for kids and adults. Free work tables and use of tools; easy projects for kids as young as 5; staff gladly help first-time beaders create their first necklace or bracelet. Classes. Kids birthday parties too. One block from the Providence Children’s Museum.
location: 777 Elsbree St., Fall River, MA.
phone: (508) 678-2811 ext.2527 or 2154
website: www.bristol.mass.edu
Kids College holds art and music programs for children in all grades. Recent offerings include Fun with Musical Instruments, Kids College Chorus, Cartooning and Creative Capers, Math & Science, Computers, Acting, etc. Students can attend for half-day (9:00am to 11:00am or 11:45am to 1:45pm) or a full day (9:00am to 1:45pm). Students that choose to attend the full day session must also bring a lunch.
Ages: Children in all grades
location: 891 Broad St., Providence, RI
phone: (401) 941-0795
email: barbara@providencecityarts.org
website: www.providencecityarts.org
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location: 5600 Post Rd., East Greenwich, RI
phone: (401) 884-4888
email: clayground@cox.net
website: www.claygroundstudio.com
Create one of a kind, personally painted pottery. Birthday parties and classes are also available. Summer camps are also available for children ages 5 and up. Each session runs Mondays through Fridays 9am to 1 pm.
location: (street, city, state, zip) 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892
contact person: Jill
phone: 401-782-1018 x10
email: jill@courthousearts.org
website: www.courthousearts.org
description: MUSCIAL THEATER CAMP. Challenging musical theatre training in a professional, engaging and rewarding atmosphere for young performers ages 5-18!
Courthouse Center for the Arts Summer Musical Theatre Conservatory offers the unique opportunity for gifted and talented young performers to challenge themselves to achieve new goals and learn new skills. Core classes include musical theatre, acting and dance. Key to the curriculum is the development of self-discipline, respect, and a commitment to excellence that will serve these young artists throughout their lives. The goal of this training is to allow students to enhance their individual performance potential while also developing a broad base of theatre experience and knowledge. Students participate in demanding singing, acting, dance and improvisation classes and attend guest artist workshops led by professional actors, directors and casting agents.
The Conservatory is divided into three companies, allowing each student to develop at their own pace and work on material that is appropriate for their age and skill level. Although age is used as a guideline, the talent, ability, and maturity demonstrated by the student at the auditions also plays a part in determining placement.
location: 30 Paterson Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
contact person: Danielle Salisbury
phone: 401-481-6016
email: daniellesalisbury@cox.net
website: www.daniellesinkspot.com
description: Classes for all ages in making cards, scrapbooks, boxes, tags, gifts, home decor and more. I also have monthly stamp clubs and stamp “camps” for people who want to learn new techniques in paper crafting and rubber stamping on a regular basis. Class fees vary depending upon the materials and complexity. Please visit my website for more details and additional class information.
cost / admission: class and product fees vary
Kidoinfo Deal: Come to an event and bring a friend to receive a free ink pad or $5 gift certificate.
location: 26 Rochambeau Avenue, Providence, RI
website: www.eastsideartcenter.com
Classes for children, teens and adults. Located at Sunrise Corporation, (Read more details…)
location: 58 Main Street East Grenwich, RI 02818
contact person: Barabara Boylan
phone: 401-884-6098
email: bbbaaawww@comcast.net
description: We offer a range of educational and fun activities, instructions and demonstrations. Including 3D Glow in the Dark Parties, Wood carving Projects, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, website design, calligraphy Classes!
Kidoinfo Deal: 10% off for Kidoinfo readers!
location: 420 South Washington Street
Unit 1, North Attleboro, MA 02760
contact person: Mikala
phone: 508-446-4406
email: info@mcashdesigns.com
website: www.creativesewinglessons.com
description: Learn how to sew or tailor for the first time, brush up on current skills or take your skills to the next level. Construct projects that are going to challenge and inspire you such as a tote bag, stuffed animal, pillow or skirt! These sewing classes are designed to be fun, inspirational and educational. Gain a better understanding of the world of sewing and gain new friendships. Participate in our Kids Fashion Design Workshop and enjoy a whole week of sewing, fashion sketching, designing accessories and much more!
Mikala Cash Designs and Sewing Lessons offer a wide range of classes for children, teens and adults. Classes are offered on a variety of days and times.
You can use one of our sewing machines or feel free to bring your own. All sewing supplies and tools are provided.
Some projects for the kids and teens sewing lessons include: Skirts, Handbags, Belts, Wish Pillows, Headbands
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location: Fuller Craft Museum - 455 Oak Street Brockton, MA 02301
phone: (508) 588-6000
website: www.fullercraft.org
cost: $8 per child per class / $15 for two children. No registration necessary. Pay per session. (Multi-Workshop Pass. - Purchase a convenient and economical multi-workshop pass at the next class. $35 for 5 visits. Valid for three months from date of purchase)
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location: 84 Fountain Street, Pawtucket, RI
contact person: Judi Goudreau
phone: 401-378-1944
email: joejudig@hotmail.com
website: www.judigoudreau.com
description: Fun and instructive art camp for children ages 5-12. Classes will work in a variety of mediums and styles, from oil pastels and watercolor paints, to sculpting with clay and wire. With lots of fun and experimentation mixed in-between. Wel will discuss some famous artists and view photos of their works. O’Keeffe, Dali, Monet, and Klee. Classes are 1 week long from 9 am to 5 pm.
2011 Schedule: June 13-17, July 5-8, August 22-26
Cost is $275.00 (July class $195)
Is there a special deal for Kidoinfo readers? $40 off 1 week of classes
location: 401 Elmgrove Ave, Providence, RI
phone: 401-861-8800
email: jcc@jccri.org
website: www.jccri.org
The mission of the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island is to strengthen Jewish identity, family life, community, and the connection between the local Jewish community and Israel. The JCCRI provides for the social, cultural, educational, recreational and health-related needs of the Jewish Community.
Sports, dance, gymnastics, music, games, arts & crafts, enrichment & specialty classes for every age group. Red Cross swim instruction, including Parent-Tot swim, theater presentations, and soccer & basketball leagues are just a few of the programs the JCC has to offer.
Camp: The JCCRI provides hundreds of children non-stop fun and unforgettable memories. Our summer programs for kids ages 2 through 13 run weekly from June 21 through September
We offer excellent staff-to-camper ratios and our staff undergo a rigorous selection and training process. We also offer early arrival and extended day options.
Depending on your child’s tastes and skills, you may choose our J-Camp Experience or one of our Specialty Camps (such as Performing Arts and Music, Elite National Soccer Camp, or KidzArt Secret Agent Camp) that will be offered every week of camp.
The JCCRI welcomes you—regardless of race, religion, age or ability.
Birthday parties: Customized party packages including room for cake and gifts. Themed party packages for ages 3 and up include sports, swim parties, arts and crafts, gymnastics, storytelling, scientific exploration and more. New this year is Laser Tag in our gym and Princess Parties. Pool parties available Sunday 1-3 p.m.
• For Parties or Classes in: Central and Northern RI
contact: Julie Lamin
phone: 401-921-3285
email: rikidzart@cox.net
website: www.kidzart.com
• For Parties or Classes in: Newport County, Bristol County and Southeastern MA
contact: Kristen Thomas
phone: 401-855-0196
email: info@kidzartri.com
website: www.kidzartri.com
KidzArt offers spectacular, age-appropriate, all inclusive, themed party packages for kids of all ages. We’ll handle the prep and clean up, plus provide all the supplies. Our enthusiastic art specialists will lead the non-stop art and imagination action! We can come to your home or help you find a great location. Classes are offered at various schools and locations throughout RI. Call for class dates and locations. If you would like KidzArt to be offered at your childs school please contact us!
location: 6320 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852
contact person: Aimee Falso
phone: 401-885-1876
email: aimee@kitetailsplaycenter.com
website: www.kitetailsplaycenter.com
description: An indoor/outdoor play center for children ages birth to six and the grown-ups who love them!
Activities include: Infant area, Crafts and creative arts section , Board games and puzzles, Science & discovery area, Dress-up and dramatic play area, Puppet Theater, Trucks and Trains, Baby dolls and giant doll house, Climbing Structure, Books & reading nook, Play tents and tunnels, Big kid section for 4- 6 year olds, and Kitchen area.
And for the adults? Comfortable seating, Coffee and snack bar, Free WI-FI, Community bulletin board, Magazines to browse, and a retail section featuring local and national vendors.
We also host birthday parties, special events and will soon be offering classes.
cost / admission: $6/child, $4/sibling
Is there a special deal for Kidoinfo readers? 10% off any retail purchase
location: Kreatelier, 804 Hope Street, Providence, RI
contact: Line Daems and Pernilla Frazier
email: line@kreatelier.com
phone: 401-432-7995
website: http://kreatelier.com/
Kreatelier’s cheerful, durable line of textile goods includes accessories, car organizers, reusable gift wraps, quilts, bags, pencil cases and much more. Kreatelier is also renowned for home interior services.In addition to a signature line of textile products, Kreatelier offers select items from other brands and artists.
Craft Classes: A current schedule of classes for kids and adults is available on the website. Create your own classes with 4 or more kids/adults.
Birthday parties: Plan a “crafty” birthday party. Line can help you plan the theme / project and select a teacher. No food allowed in shop. Several restaurants within walking distance, including Hope Street Pizza makes this a lovely birthday spot.
location: Bellani Maternity: 1276 Bald Hill Rd, Warwick, RI
phone: 401-234-1279
email: info@Bellanimaternity.com
website: www.bellanimaternity.com
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location: 30 Cutler St. First Floor, Warren, RI 02885
contact person: Ellen Blomgren
phone: 401-297-9412
email: ellen@mudstonestudios.com
website: www.mudstonestudios.com
description: Mudstone Studios offers classes in sculpture or pottery in seasonal sessions. Instructor, Ellen Blomgren is on the RISCA roster of artist educators as well as the VSA list of teaching artists. Ellen has worked as an artist-in-residence at many RI public and private schools. She is a CE youth instructor for RISD and owns Mudstone Studios. Ms Blomgren’s classes are designed to teach many different hand-building techniques as well as to sneak in some science and history as well.
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location: 1058 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, RI
phone: (401) 783-5711
website: www.primitiveartmuseum.org
Features craft projects for children, from tribal chokers to sundials. (Read more details…)
location: 76 Bellevue Avenue. Newport, RI
phone: (401) 848-2787
email: info@newportartmuseum.org
website: www.newportartmuseum.org
Your child or teen can make art, see art and have fun at Newport Art Museum classes and camps. (Check out website for a listing of art classes for adults.) Classes and camps are led by working artists and professional educators in safe and welcoming settings in Newport, Tiverton and Little Compton. Choose from dozens of offerings that explore a wide variety of creative themes and media. For pre-schoolers, we offer hour-long afternoon workshops.
cost: Non-member costs range from $60 - $210. Discount with Family Museum Membership.
location: 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, RI
phone: (401) 848-2787
email: info@newportartmuseum.org
website: www.newportartmuseum.org
A world of creativity and imagination opens up for your child at Newport Art Museum art camps and classes. Kids and teens can create crazy comic characters, artistically explore the wonder of horses and underwater worlds, make a photo T-shirt, or learn about digital photography in our IMac Lab. Campers can work together to create a group sculpture or a giant photo collage, or try painting, drawing, ceramics and mixed media. Serious teen photographers are encouraged to develop a digital portfolio. Week-long camps run during most school vacations. Part-day and full-day programs are offered. Scholarships are available and Museum members receive a 15% – 20% discount. Register two weeks before start date to save an extra 10%. Call (401)848-2787 or register on the Museum’s website. Costs for these programs range from approximately $140 up to approximately $350.
location: 213 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915 (by appointment only)
contact: Noa Teplow Juarez
phone: (401) 481-5737
email: noazart@yahoo.com
website: www.noasart.net
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location: 211 Waterman St., Unit 6, Providence, RI, 02906
contact person: Simon McEntire
phone: 401-369-9566
email: simon@oceanstatecircus.com
website: www.oceanstatecircus.com
description: Let your child have fun and express their creativity with Ocean State Circus Performers! An all-local group focused on using circus and movement arts to to let kids play, discover and explore, OSCP offers both classes and performance. Check out our website to see a sample video!
cost / admission: Some free, others vary by offering
categories: Entertainment, classes, party-people, classes-art, classes-dance drama
location: 289 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, RI
phone: (401) 826-2200
website: http://plasterpalace.tripod.com/
Painting fun for the whole family with no appointments needed. (Read more details…)
Location: RISD Museum of Art, 224 Benefit Street
Contact: To apply, please contact museumyouth@risd.edu
Website: www.risdmuseum.org
Museum Youth Intensive for High School students
July 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 + 16,17,18,19,20
10-4pm
This free 10-day intensive program at the RISD Museum of Art is for High School students interested in a full immersion into the museum, art, and creativity. Through a collaborative project-based two-weeks, students will examine works of art and design from across time and cultures, responding through art making, writing, and discussion. Students will meet a variety of working artists, make studio visits and infuse their own creative practice with in-depth investigations. No art making experience is necessary. An interest in art, museums and creativity is a plus.
Program is open by application. There is no fee for tuition and all materials are provided. Eligible participants must be entering their freshmen, sophomore, junior or senior Year of High School as of fall 2012 and commit to the full duration of the program.To apply, please contact museumyouth@risd.edu
Cost of camp: Free, limited space and students must apply
Rhode Island School of Design Continuing Education
location: Providence, Barrington
phone: 401 454-6200
email: cemail@risd.edu
website: www.risd.edu/ce
Summer Camps / Winter + Spring Vacation Camps
RISD|CE’s full-day summer camps and winter/spring vacation camps offer children and teens ages 7-17 plenty of opportunities to explore the world of art and design. Led by outstanding visual artists, designers and educators, these camps journey into the artistic process where the emphasis is on thinking, designing, communicating and creating, providing a strong grounding in the visual arts and helping to foster each young artist’s creative, social and intellectual development.
In addition to camp programs, RISD|CE offers courses and family workshops for children and young adults ages 5-17, plus seven certificate programs for young adults ages 12-17. In summer, parents can create a customized camp experience for their children by combining a morning class and an afternoon class and utilizing our Lunch Care option.
Camps are located at our waterfront location at Tillinghast Farm, in Barrington, or on the RISD campus in Providence.
Spring 2012 Camps:
- Renaissance Redo (ages 7-12, April 16-20)
- The Music Video Frame by Frame (ages 10-13, April 16-20)
- Full-Speed Painting with Photoshop (ages 13-17, April 16-18)
- Zombie Apocalypse (ages 13-17, April 19-20)
Summer 2012 Camps:
- Moveable Feats: Sculptures in Motion (ages 7-12, June 18-22)
- Wild Inventions + Wacky Innovations (ages 7-12, June 25-July 6)
- The Enchanted Forest: Exploring Myths and Magic Through Art + the Environment (ages 7-12, July 9-20)
- Art by the Bay (ages 7-12, July 23-August 3)
- Ani-making the Music Video! (ages 10-13, August 6-10)
- Lights, Camera, Action! Start Making Movies (ages 13-17, June 18-22)
- Kicking Game Assets with ZBrush (ages 13-17, August 6-10)
location: 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI
phone: (401) 841-8628
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location: 516 Thames St., Newport, RI
phone: (401) 841-8809
website: www.accidentalartist.org
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224 Benefit Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903-2723
Chace Center Entrance, 20 N. Main Street, Providence, RI
(401) 454-6500
website: www.risdmuseum.org
Ongoing exhibits appeal to kids of all ages. Free-for-all Saturdays (the last Saturday of the month during the school year) offer special activities for kids. Family Workshops on Sunday for kids and their parents require separate admission. Family workshops for children age 5 to 12 and their parents on alternating Sunday afternoons. Workshops relate art that is on exhibit in the museum to hands-on art techniques. Also, Artfull Thursdays, after-school classes that combine art appreciation with art creation for ages 4-12. Children ages 4-6 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Hours:
Tuesday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm; third Thursday of the month until 9 pm;
Closed: the month of August, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and Independence Day.
Admission: $10 for adults; $7 for senior citizens; $3 for ages 5-18; $3 for college students with valid ID. Free: third Thursday of the month, 5-9 pm; and Free-For-All Saturday (last Saturday of the month). Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. are Pay-What-You-Wish.
DEALS: Free on Sundays (10am-1pm), 5-9pm on the third Thursday monthly; Friday, 12-1:30pm; and for Free-for-All Saturdays (last Saturday of the month).
location: 100 Lafayette Street Suite 206, Pawtucket, RI 02860
contact person: Miriam Goldsmith
phone: 410-272-0634
email: miriam@yourtruevoice.com
website: www.yourtruevoice.com
description: New program! Vocal Arts for Kids! 2 Saturday morning classes for children.
• The “Bells” 6-8 yrs
• The “Chimes” 8-10 yrs
Please contact us for more information
cost / admission:Variable depending on program
Kidoinfo Deal: $10.00 off
location: 27 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909
contact person: Alma
phone: 401-273-7101
email: alma@thesteelyard.org
website: thesteelyard.org
description: Highlights for the season include more sessions of Wheel Generated Form, Glass Casting, Found Object Welding, Hollowware, and Making
Jewelry: Becoming a Small Business. As always, there will also be plenty of other offerings in Ceramics, Glass, Metalworking, and Jewelry.
Courses fill up quickly, so visit our website and sign up soon. Visit our website for more information.
Camp Metalhead is a two week intensive introduction to creative metal fabrication for youth aged 14 to 18. Each morning offers a unique behind-the-scenes experience at a local manufacturing business or artist’s studio. The rest of the time is spent in the Steel Yard studio learning how to weld! Camp Metalhead covers the basics of shop safety as well as various metal fabrication techniques including MIG welding and oxygen-acetylene torch cutting. At the end of the program, participants design and fabricate a piece of functional public art to be installed locally.
cost / admission: $750 with scholarships available
Website: www.thesteelyard.org/youth/campmetalhead
location: 3852 Main Road, Tiverton, RI
phone: (401) 624-2600
email: Info@FourCornersArts.org
website: www.tivertonfourcorners.com/artscenter
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location: 1 Louisa Street, Lower Level, Providence, RI 02905
contact person: Karen Boucher
phone: (401)444-0766
email: karen@travelingtheatre.org
website: www.travelingtheatre.org
description: (limit about 120 words) Our mission is to create a community of highly qualified teaching artists who travel throughout the state, providing artistic experiences for youth that strengthen creativity, literacy, problem solving, cooperative learning, self confidence, and the life skills to face everyday challenges.
cost / admission: varies
location: 31 West Main Street, Wickford, RI 02852
contact person: Natalie Thompson
phone: 401-667-5911
email: natalie@voila-art.com
website: www.voila-art.com
description: Voila is a fine art gallery and art supply store that also offers art classes for toddlers to adults. We have drop-in art classes, mommy and me classes, adults and everything inbetween. We also are a great venue for a birthday pARTy or reception.
Kidoinfo Deal: Take 3 get 1 FREE for Saturday “Drop-In” art class
location: 6 Child Street, Warren, RI 02885
contact person: Julia Bush
phone: 401-245-0190
email: juliabush@cox.net
website: www.warrenartspot.com
Warren Art Spot is a recently renovated art studio in downtown Warren. We offer arts and crafts classes and workshops for kids of all ages and Summer Camp programs, too. Have your child’s next birthday party here—we can host parties for ages 3 and up. For more information and class descriptions go to website.
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