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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: The SPOT on Thayer, 286 Thayer Street, Providence RI 02906
contact person: Dayna Mondello
phone: 401-524-4409
email: mondello@mac.com
website: www.whiterosecenter.com
description: An innovative CONSCIOUS approach to the arts that teaches both arts practice and meditation. For both children & adults.
Kidoinfo Deal: Take one class for free if you bring a friend
CAMP: Become IMMERSED in the arts for a full week! Offerings for the 2-6year old set and the 7-up set as well as adults include Clay, Paint and one devoted to Paper and Found Objects. Our instructors are top notch art experts; RISD, Harvard trained, who love to have fun and to nurture the brightest and best in your child’s deepest imagination!
CLASSES: We offer a variety of classes for every age 2-102! Some are ongoing and can be dropped into at any time, others are more focused into a series. Classes for kids include: Yoga and Paint, Meditate and Paint, and Mommy and Me: Paint.
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
Free after school program for Providence area children (Read more details…)
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: 3501 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI
phone: (401) 782-1018
email: info@courthousearts.org
website: www.courthousearts.org
The Court House holds many classes throughout the year (Read more details…)
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: 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)
Come and create a different exciting craft project every week. (Read more details…)
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: Offer a wide variety of summer activities to fit every age and interest! J-Camp includes: Early Childhood camp for children ages 2 - 5 with a special program for those entering Kindergarten; a variety of camp options for kids entering grades 1 - 6; and, back by popular demand, a CIT program for older kids entering grades 7 - 11.
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: 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
This class gives children the opportunity to explore and create (Read more details…)
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: A ceramic studio with a variety of pottery and sculpture classes for kids grades 1 - 5 and teens. Adult classes also available.
cost / admission: class prices vary
Kidoinfo Deal: yes
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: innfo@newportartmuseum.org
website: www.newportartmuseum.org
Staying home during school break doesn’t have to mean staying put. Kids and teens can explore digital photography, ceramics, painting, sculpting with clay, drawing and more at the Newport Art Museum’s Coleman Center for Creative Studies. Programs are also available at Tiverton Four Corners and Little Compton. One-day classes and week-long camps are running for kids in grades kindergarten through high school. Some scholarships are still available and members receive a discount.
Call (401)848-2787 or register on the museum’s website.
Cost for these programs: Starting at approximately $50/up to approximately $225
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
Noa’s Art also provides Art Instruction (Read more details…)
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: 850 Aquidneck Ave., Middletown, RI
phone: (401) 841-8628
Learn to use a sewing machine, make clothes (Read more details…)
location: 516 Thames St., Newport, RI
phone: (401) 841-8809
website: www.accidentalartist.org
Families can hand-paint their own pottery and have (Read more details…)
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: 2 College St., Providence, RI
phone: (401) 454-6500
website: www.risd.edu
Offers a variety of programs, from Art start (ages 5-6), to (Read more details…)
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: 3852 Main Road, Tiverton, RI
phone: (401) 624-2600
email: Info@FourCornersArts.org
website: www.tivertonfourcorners.com/artscenter
The Four Corners Arts Center offers various classes in (Read more details…)
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. Starting this Fall we will be offering various art classes and workshops for kids of all ages. We can accommodate birthday parties as well. For more information and class descriptions go to www.warrenartspot.com.
cost / admission: Class/workshop fees vary
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