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Art in the Park

July 29, 2026
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Give your young artists a chance to unplug, explore, and create outdoors at Art in the Park!
Designed specifically for kids and tweens ages 8–15, this hands-on workshop is led by instructor Amanda Morrison. Students will stroll through 4 to 5 interactive art stations where they can experiment with diverse art materials and learn fun, new techniques. Best of all, everyone will walk away with several handmade, nature-inspired projects to display at home!
Whether your child is an avid young artist or just loves trying new crafts, this class offers an encouraging, inspiring environment for creative exploration.
What to Expect
4–5 Interactive Stations: Kids move through distinct creative activities at their own pace.
Material Exploration: A chance to experiment with a variety of art tools and mediums.
Handmade Keepsakes: Everyone takes home unique, nature-inspired art projects!
Ages 8–15: Activities are tailored specifically for middle-grade students and early teens.
Cost: $25 NCAC Members (email membership@nnyart.org for code)
$30 Non-Members

Location: Walker Bandstand Pavilion, Thompson Park

Limit: 12 students (minimum), 25 students (maximum)

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Clowning Around with Seth Magos

July 29, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

A children’s playful, beginner-friendly art workshop for ages 8-14 years old. Students will explore the joyful world of clowning through simple performance skills, creativity and laughter.

During this 2-hour class, participants will create their own clown character, try basic face paint designs such as eyebrows, cheeks, noses, and symbols, learn beginner balloon twisting, practice juggling with scarves, and try a simple magic trick they can perform at home. This workshop is perfect for creative kids who enjoy performance, silliness, imagination, and trying something new. No experience is needed.

The focus is on confidence, creativity, and learning how even a mistake can become part of the act.

Participants will explore:
‍♀️Simple clown character creation
‍♀️Beginner face paint design
‍♀️ Balloon twisting basics
‍♀️ Juggling scarf practice
‍♀️ A simple magic trick
‍♀️ Playful performance skills

Note: Face painting is optional. Please wear clothing that can get a little messy, or just silly clown clothes you want to have fun in!

Parents/guardians should note any skin sensitivities, latex allergies, or sensory concerns at registration. Event waivers are required for participation.

This class will be conducted rain or shine!

Cost: $25 NCAC Members (email membership@nnyart.org for code)
$30 Non-Members

Register: https://northcountryartscouncil.ludus.com/200539570

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The Art of Puppetry

August 5, 2026
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

A children’s playful, beginner-friendly art workshop for ages 8-14 years old.
Come create a character with our Puppet Creation course and go through the steps of crafting a puppet through the design and creation process. After we’ve created our puppet, we will learn acting skills to develop our characters to act in and create small scenes using our puppets.
Cost: $30 NCAC Members (email membership@nnyart.org for code)
$35 Non-Members
Register: https://northcountryartscouncil.ludus.com/200540198

 

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Clay and Comfort: A Hand-Built Mug and Herbal Tea Workshop

August 2 and August 16, 2026
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Join ceramic artist Cynthia Brownell and herbalist Seth Magos for a two-part creative wellness experience combining clay, tea, and basic herbology.

$110 per student (NCAC members $100 with discount passcode) includes all materials and tea samples.

In the first session, Cynthia will guide participants through the process of hand-building their own unique ceramic tea mug. Each mug will be inspired by one of three personal wellness themes: headache comfort, restful sleep, or calming anxiety. After class, Cynthia will take the mugs to be kiln-fired and prepared for the second workshop.

In the second session, Seth will introduce participants to the basics of herbology, with a special focus on herbs traditionally used to support headaches, insomnia, and anxiety. Participants will learn how herbal tea blends are created, what to consider when choosing herbs for a specific purpose, and how tea can become part of a personal self-care ritual.

Each participant will receive a handout, tea samples related to their chosen wellness theme, and the opportunity to enjoy tea connected to their intention in the mug they created.

Location: All Souls Unitarian Universalists Church, 1330 Gotham St, Watertown

Limit: 12 students (minimum), 20 students (minimum)

Registration deadline: July 31, 2026

 

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