During this class artists will assemble their very own dollhouse at home! We’ll design an interior blueprint and plan out wall colors and furniture layout. We’ll paint walls and apply wallpaper, build our own mini furniture from an assortment of interesting materials, create mini art work, rugs and of course peg dolls to play with in their new digs. 

Our Oh! Canary at Home students will receive a fun package of materials with nearly everything they will need for the class. We will connect through Zoom when we'll discuss, read inspiring stories, look at artworks, learn about our project work, and then work on our constructions together virtually.

$285 Includes dollhouse + all materials

YYour child will start the class with a beautiful box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available within a few days before class starts). 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 20 days of the class start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 20 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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Join writer and teacher, Erin Doppes O’Brien for this 8-week graphic novel course. Artists will explore the exciting world of graphic storytelling. Students will gain familiarity with the vocabulary and tools used to make dynamic panel art. Class work will focus on character design, storyboarding, and the essential elements of eye-catching covers.

Classes are online via Zoom and details will be sent out in advance regarding meeting links and expectations. 

Make- up classes are not available for this course.

Materials for this class are simple: 
1. HB PENCILS (softer are too dark and hard erase, harder are too light if wanting to print) 
2. ERASER (eraser on pencil tip will probably wear out) 
3. BLANK COPY PAPER or any 8½” x 11” paper, but if printing later on they need to all be same size & copy paper weight 
4. COLORED PENCILS 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 20 days of the class start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 20 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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In this class students will make Fantasy Buildings, Crazy Cars, and Radical Hats/Masks inspired by visionary artists, architects, and designers. Students will learn to utilize Design Thinking to solve creative problems by building their own models and prototypes. Over the course of the semester, students will learn about a variety of construction methods and materials; working with paper, cardboard, wire, and wooden dowels. Taught by Queens-based teaching artist, John Gatti.

$275 includes materials box

Your child will start the class with a box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available within a few days before class starts. US shipping available for + $20 ). 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 20 days of the class start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 20 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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During this class, we'll explore buildings in nature vs. buildings in cities.  
We'll make blue prints of our own treehouses and build models from recycled and wooden materials. We'll switch gears to the city and look at skyscrapers from around the world starting with the classic Empire State and Chrysler Buildings and then more modern designs by Zaha Hadid and Daniel Libeskind. We'll draw them from our image observation and then build our own tall structures. We’ll also look at the reflective and organic work of Frank Gehry and build a paper structure from reflective and metallic papers.

$280

Your child will start the class with a beautiful box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available within a few days before class starts). 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 20 days of the class start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 20 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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Comic Book Art Studio invites students who love to draw and  invent their own characters to create their own comic books.  Students will study the basics of comic book art as they design, 
plan, draw and polish their original comic books. Students will work toward completing their own comic book, and gain an understanding of the elements and techniques that go into comic book writing and illustration. Taught by local illustrator and teaching artist, Vicki Herzfeld Arlein.

$250

Classes are online via Zoom and details will be sent out in advance regarding meeting links and expectations. 

Make- up classes are not available for this course.

Materials for this class are simple: 
1. HB PENCILS (softer are too dark and hard erase, harder are too light if wanting to print) 
2. ERASER (eraser on pencil tip will probably wear out) 
3. BLANK COPY PAPER or any 8½” x 11” paper, but if printing later on they need to all be same size & copy paper weight 
4. COLORED PENCILS 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 20 days of the class start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 20 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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Summer and nature go hand in hand! There's so many textures, smells, and colors to explore outdoors. During our week together, artists will investigate concepts and projects with an emphasis on how we can use nature to create. We'll create earth nuts with clay and natural materials. We'll draw from flowers from observation with fresh florals delivered in your home kits, and make nature mobiles with founds objects, paint and beads. One of our fave camp weeks!

$205

Your child will start the week with a beautiful box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available the Friday before camp starts). Each day will include a 10am online morning meeting. During our morning meeting we'll read stories, look at art works and gather inspiration for our project work. Our teachers will also carefully walk through the day's project and prompts. Once we finish our demo, students will start independent project work, and they will have an opportunity to check back in to share their progress at 1:00pm. All online meetings are optional, and we'll include guides to projects and some pre-recorded content where needed.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 30 days of the camp start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 30 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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During this week explore as we explore street art. We’ll create big tags to hang in our storefront window, paint kinds rocks, make Invader style mosaics, and Kobra style selfportraits. We’ll look at work by Olek, JR, Banksy, Invader, Kobra, and Julian Beever to inspire our (legal) street art.

$205

Your child will start the week with a beautiful box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available the Friday before camp starts). Each day will include a 10am online morning meeting. During our morning meeting we'll read stories, look at art works and gather inspiration for our project work. Our teachers will also carefully walk through the day's project and prompts. Once we finish our demo, students will start independent project work, and they will have an opportunity to check back in to share their progress at 1:00pm. All online meetings are optional, and we'll include guides to projects and some pre-recorded content where needed.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 30 days of the camp start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 30 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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Join us for a week exploring the magical beings of the forest. We'll make fairy wings and wands and flower crowns to wear and play with outdoors. We'll create mini fairy, gnome, or elf worlds and mix up some magical potions and more. Nature will be our guide as we imagine all the magic that we can not see!

$205

Your child will start the week with a beautiful box of high quality materials and written project guides (available for pick- up or for delivery + $5, pick- ups and deliveries will be available the Friday before camp starts). Each day will include a 10am online morning meeting. During our morning meeting we'll read stories, look at art works and gather inspiration for our project work. Our teachers will also carefully walk through the day's project and prompts. Once we finish our demo, students will start independent project work, and they will have an opportunity to check back in to share their progress at 1:00pm. All online meetings are optional, and we'll include guides to projects and some pre-recorded content where needed.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made within 30 days of the camp start date are nonrefundable. Cancellations made before the 30 days out are subject to a $50 deposit.

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How are you feeling right now?

I've been feeling a LOT lately and I'd like to explore this visually with your artists! During this three- part class, students will observe and draw their own faces showing different emotions. After we complete at least 4 feelings portraits, we'll paint or color them, and then bind them into an accordion book.

Classes will be held on April 15, 17, and 22 from 3:00-3:45pm. Materials Kits are available for purchase, or you can source your own.

$45 , classes taught on Zoom by Lacey Buccellato.

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Join local teaching artists and illustrator Vicki Herzfeld Arlein for explorations in Comic Book Art.

Comic Book Art Studio invites students who love to draw and invent their own characters to create their own comic books one week at a time. Each week, we'll explore different elements of comic book development. Students will study the basics of comic book art as they design, plan, and draw their original comic books.

Week 1: Intro to Comic Book Art and Cast Of Characters.

Week 2: Comic Book Basics

Two classes per week on Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00- 3:45pm starting April 13. Sign up for one week or both, and more sessions will be posted as the situation unfolds.

$30 per week, classes held on Zoom, simple materials needed.

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Get out of the house on the school holidays!

Open Play & Make is a caretaker and child play group that will allow our artists ages 18 months- 5 years old to play and create in an environment of diverse art and sensory experiences. Little ones will enjoy free range in the studio as they engage their senses and explore art materials alongside their caretaker. 

Please choose your date option(s) at registration.

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Build Your Own Monster With Paper Mache!

During these 4 sessions, Local artist Jake Guttormsson will introduce kids to the ancient art of paper mache — the sculpture method using paper and glue to create 3-dimensional objects. The young artists will design and create a paper mache monster of their very own.

The first week we'll learn the essentials of Paper Mache, and start our basic form. On the second and third weeks, we will continue developing our form and add different creature features like legs, horns, wings, teeth, tails, and snouts. In our final session, we will paint and decorate our creatures.

This class is designed for kids 7 and up, but parents are welcome if Mom or Dad has a vision too!

Paper mache is fun, but very messy. If your kid doesn't like touching sticky or slimy things - this might not be the right class for them.

Classes will run Saturdays, starting January 11th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm - $150 per person, but 1 kid and 1 parent can team up!

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What a great time to try us out!

We’re offering drop- ins for ages 18 months- 5 years old during December. Take $15 off our drop in prices if you’re a new student! Use code TRIAL2019 at checkout.

The Toddler Collective, Ages 18 months- 3 years old: Wednesday 12/11 9:30am

The Toddler Collective, Ages 18 months- 3 years old: Monday 12/16 9:30am

Play & Make, Ages 2.5- 5 years olds: Monday 12/16 11:15 am

The Toddler Collective, Ages 18 months- 3 years old: Wednesday 12/18 9:30am

Open Play & Make is a caretaker and child play group that will allow our artists ages 18 months- 5 years old to play and create in an environment of diverse art and sensory experiences. Little ones will enjoy free range in the studio as they engage their senses and explore art materials alongside thier caretaker. $25

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Thursday November 7, 10- 11am

Friday November 8, 10- 11am

Maplewood Outside School and Oh! Canary are collaborating for a school holiday mini camp celebrating fairies and thier natural habitat. Drop off your 4-7 year olds for two half- days of wings, wands, and crown making. We'll also construct a fairy village with all natural materials. In between our creations, we'll offer lots of independent and collaborative free play in the forest. Snack provided, please pack a lunch.

Monday September 30 + Tuesday October 1, 9:00am- 1:00pm at South Mountain Reservation. $145

In the case of inclement weather, we'll work out of Oh! Canary Studio at 513A Valley Street in Maplewood.

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Sign up your child for our Fall schedule today. Classes for one year old and up starting on September 15!

The Toddler Collective is a caretaker and child playgroup that will allow our youngest artists (ages 1.5- 3) to play in an environment of diverse art and sensory experiences. For 45 minutes, little ones will enjoy free range in the studio as they engage their senses and explore art materials alongside their caretakers. The Toddler Collective will cultivate independence, confidence, fine motor development, and engagement with a wonderful variety of materials.

Siblings up to age 5 welcome for this playgroup, and we’ll have plenty of age appropriate fun for them to engage with. 15% sibling discount applied at checkout.

Sign up for 1 week at a time ($25) or all 8 weeks for a discounted rate ($185).

Fridays, 9:30- 10:15 7/12- 8/30

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