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Paint Your Way To Fun This Winter With A Maze in Pottery

2/2/2021

 
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The perfect place to express your creativity while getting out of the house in a fun and safe way, A Maze in Pottery, located at 76 North State Road in Briarcliff Manor, offers a multitude of options for pottery painting. Both kids and adults alike will find pieces and colors that bring out their inner artist, time and time again.

​The in-store options are endless, and the paint-at-home options are just as diverse. A Maze in Pottery is dedicated to providing the safest, most memorable experience possible for every painter.
1. In-Store Safety Procedure
At A Maze in Pottery, your safety is the number one priority. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, strict safety procedures have been put in place to guarantee the safety of all painters and staff. Upon entering the store, customers are required to sanitize their hands and have their temperature taken and recorded. Customers with above-average temperatures will not be permitted in the studio. Masks are required at all times, by both customers and staff, and customers are seated at tables that are six feet apart from each other. After being used, all equipment and materials, including tables, seats, water bowls, brushes, etc., are sanitized. ​
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2. Walk-Ins and Reservation
The A Maze in Pottery studio is open for walk-ins for groups of four or less. You simply have to come in and get ready for some fun! For groups of five or more, you can make a reservation over the phone or make a Table reservation online. Once you come in, the staff will guide you through picking out your pieces and colors, as well as the pottery painting process. There are hundreds of pieces to choose from, from animals to picture frames to coffee mugs, and dozens of colors. The staff is friendly and helpful, making an environment in which you can truly paint your heart out. 
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3. In-Store and Take Home Parties
What better way to celebrate than with an A Maze in Pottery party? At A Maze in Pottery, you can choose from a variety of party packages, including free-painting, in which every party guest can choose their own piece, and projects. Younger painters might enjoy the story-and-paint Kids parties, whereas adults can create masterful chocolate-dipping sets, planters, dinner plates, and more.

From birthdays to bridal showers to team building events, A Maze in Pottery has you covered. However, in-store parties are not the only option! With A Maze in Pottery’s party rental 
“Art-To-Go” bucket, you can bring the party home for a week! The bucket includes instructions, paints, brushes, and everything else you will need to have a perfect painting party. Check out this short video.
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4. Pottery-to-go
A Maze in Pottery understands that many painters might feel better in the comfort of their own home. Fear not! With Pottery-To-Go, bring the wonders of pottery painting home. By placing an order online, you are able to pick out pieces and colors just as you would be able to at the store. A Maze in Pottery even offers creative step-by-step take-home projects, such as cheese platters and watermelon bowls. Brushes and instructions are included in your order to make the experience as accessible as possible. Orders can be picked up in the store, or delivered if you live within 20 miles of the studio.
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5. Online Classes

A Maze in Pottery also offers classes online over Zoom! Reserve your spot for the class online and either pick up your class materials or have them delivered and you are ready to go! With online classes, you are able to experience professional instruction on how to create a beautiful piece from your own home. 
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You can contact A Maze in Pottery at (914) 502-0088 or visit amazeinpottery.com.

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Painting, Slime, Digital Arts, Performing Arts & More Classes for Kids in Westchester

1/20/2021

 
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Little artists can get in touch with their creative side with these art programs for kids in Westchester. Local community organizations, art centers, schools and studios have adapted their programming for the pandemic and are offering both in person and online instruction. You can register for a small group studio class, schedule a private class at your home or register for a virtual workshop. Some places are even delivering supply kits!

Why are art classes a good idea? Art can help kids develop their creativity, fine motor skills, problem solving ability and communication skills. Art can foster existing skills and teach new ones. It also helps kids learn to focus and persevere. And last but not least, art classes can keep kids engaged, inspired and busy during these pandemic winter months.

So what are are you waiting for? Whether you have a tween who is passionate about painting or a preschooler who loves making slime, check out this list of local art schools and more in Westchester.
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Community Art Organzations 

Arts Westchester
31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, White Plains, NY

Ossining Arts Council
​P.O Box 408, Ossining, New York
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RiverArts
414 Warburton Ave, Hastings-on-Hudson, NY
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​General Art Centers & Schools

Art Academy of Westchester
​145 Palisades Street, Suite 404, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Bethany Arts Center
40 Somerstown Road, Ossining, NY

Blue Door Arts Center
13 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY

Bott Shoppe
174 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY

Cedar Lane Arts Center
95 Broadway, Ossining, NY

Katonah Art Center
40-2 Radio Circle Drive Mount Kisco, NY
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One River Art School
112 S. Central Ave, Hartsdale, NY
2081 Boston Post Road, Larchmont, NY
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Pelham Art Center
155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY

RAD ART School
217 E Hartsdale Ave., Hartsdale, NY

Rye Arts Center
51 Milton Road, Rye, NY 

Scribble Art Workshop 
63 Main Street, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Young at Art
1088 Central Park Avenue, Room 216, Scarsdale, NY
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Pottery & Ceramics

A Maze In Pottery
76 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
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Clay Art Center
40 Beech Street, Port Chester, NY
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Creative Corner
7 Addison Street, Larchmont, NY
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Made
118 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 

Plaster Palace Pottery
2005 Palmer Ave., Larchmont, NY

Pottery on Hudson
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, lower level, 2 Revolutionary Road, Ardsley, NY

The Pottery Factory
179 Main Street, Mount Kisco, NY
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Digital Arts & Film

Bott Shoppe

174 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY

Curious On Hudson
77 Tarrytown Rd, Suite GNB, White Plains, NY

Digital Arts Experience
303 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY

iD Tech (summer)
Manhattanville College, Purchase, NY
Pace University - Westchester, Pleasantville, NY
Iona College, New Rochelle, NY

Jacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville, NY

The Picture House
175 Wolfs Lane Pelham, NY
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Jewelry

Bead Everything
175 E. Post Rd., White Plains, NY
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Slime

D.I.Y. Slime
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2A East Avenue, Larchmont, NY
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Performing Arts

Class Act Studios
77 Tarrytown Rd., White Plains, NY

Mike Risko
144 Croton Avenue Ossining, NY

Playgroup Theatre
1 North Broadway White Plains, NY

Random Farms' Kids Theatre
77 Executive Blvd, Elmsford, NY 

SOOP Theatre
530 Fifth Avenue, Pelham, NY

Standing Ovation Studios at Lighthouse Youth Theatre
1 Labriola Court Armonk, NY 

TADA! Youth Theater
15 W 28th Street, 2nd & 3rd Floors, New York, NY

Theatre O
25 State Street Ossining, NY 

Westchester School of Speech & Drama
133 Popham Road Scarsdale, NY 

White Plains Performing Arts Center (WPPAC)
City Center, 11 City Pl, White Plains, NY 10601

Yorktown Stage
1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY

Fun and Free Virtual Field Trips & Experiences for Kids: Museums, Zoos, Sports, Landmarks and More

1/11/2021

 
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While traveling is still pretty much off the table, virtual entertainment continues to be a lifesaver these days. There are so many FREE virtual field trips, live webcams, online tours and educational videos at our fingertips because of the pandemic. So while that trip to Paris may not be in your immediate future, you can still see it "up close" with your children right from your couch.

Check out our list of free and fun virtual tours, field trips and more to keep kids entertained this winter at home.
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Take a Virtual Tour of the National Museum of Natural History

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History virtual tours allow visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum online. Learn about dinosaurs, Egyptian mummies, sea monsters, genomes and more! Check out the narrated virtual tours to enjoy have a guided experience.

For more incredible museums and cultural institutions try American Museum of Natural History, Boston Children's Museum, Boston's Museum of Science, Exploratorium, The Louvre Museum, British Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art for Kids and The Vatican.

For more science, check out NOVA.
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See the World with Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture is a treasure trove of over 10,000 famous sites, 2,000 museums and 100,000 artworks from 80 countries. There is an infinite amount of art, history, and cultural tours that can provide endless discovery, education and entertainment. See the Status of Liberty, take a tour of the White House, enter the Eiffel Tower, enjoy a nature walk at a national park, see worldwide castles, play games and more. There is a lot of navigation to be done, versus just hitting play on a video, so younger children may need you to be their tour guide. Older children on the other hand may get lost in delight with all there is to see.

For more global exploration, try Discovery Education, Global Trek, Google Earth: UNESCO World Heritage Sites, National Geographic Explorer Classroom, National Geographic Kids and Stages Around the World 360 Tour.
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See the Marine Animals Live at the Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium is remarkable. Virtually there are nine different live webcams to see marinelife, in action, in real time, from home! Marvel at the sea otters, jelly fish, Beluga whales, piranhas, penguins, sea lions, fish, gators and more.

For more captivating, virtual aquarium experiences, try Baltimore's National Aquarium, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Sea Life Sydney and Sea World, Shedd Aquarium.
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Meet Your Favorite Zoo Animals at the San Diego Zoo

If there’s one virtual zoo trip to do – it’s the San Diego Zoo. There are 13 different live webcams including elephants, koala bears, tigers, hippos and more. Also, there is an engaging video series specifically designed for kids to learn about animals, their habits and habitats.

For more animal encounters try Atlanta Zoo, Bronx Zoo, Houston Zoo, National Parks Service, Reid Park Zoo, Saint Louis Zoo, Taronga Zoo Sydney, Singapore Zoo, Smithsonian National Zoo, Toronto Zoo and Wild Life Sydney.
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Explore Natural Wonders and More Outdoor Destinations with Austin Adventures Virtual Adventures for Kids

Visit Costa Rica, Yellowstone, Mount Rushmore and more stunning sites in these in depth tours made for children. An hour plus long video takes you into a journey through history, highlighting key facts and attractions you will love learning about. 

For more breathtaking, outdoor experiences try Ancient Egypt, Ellis Island, Farm 360, The Grand Canyon (more here), Great Salt Lake, Great Wall of China, Haleakalā Volcano Crater, The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Machu Picchu, Mount Rushmore, The Nature Conservancy, Niagara Falls (more here), US National Parks, US National Parks on Google Earth, World National Parks 360 Tour, Yellowstone National Park (more here) and Yosemite National Park.
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Go to DisneyWorld
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Head out on a virtual excursion around Disney World right on your computer. See the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Blizzard Beach and Hollywood Studios. Then, get in depth with these video tours and details about the park. And then get on the rides here!

For more thrilling theme park experiences try 
Universal Orlando Resort, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and go on the rides here.
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Explore Baseball's Highlights from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum

You can watch highlights of some of baseball's greats, listen to in-depth interviews, go on virtual field trips and view  digital collections & exhibits all from the comfort of your home.

For more remarkable sports experiences, try stadium tours at Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Every NFL Stadium, NY Knicks, NY Giants, NY Jets. Or check out the NHL Hall of Fame, NBA All-Star field trip and Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Travel Back in History With Historic Hudson Valley

One of our local favorites, Historic Hudson Valley, is bringing the rich and enchanting history of our region right to your home. There are Zoom backgrounds, historic recipes, virtual jigsaw puzzles, tinsmithing and more. 

For more monumental historical experiences try Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown Settlement & American Revolution Museum, National Constitution Center, The Alamo, Mount Vernon and Museum of the American Revolution.
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Take a Trip to Outer Space

Now you can go to Mars directly from your couch! Discover the surface of Mars with NASA’s Curiosity rover in a 360-degree view. Learn about space exploration and more in this interactive experience.

For more wondrous, out of this world experiences try Google Moon, NASA Glenn Research Center Tour, NASA Videos, NASA Space Cam, Nickelodeon Slime in Space, Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum, US Space and Rocket Museum, and Virtual Trips With Boeing.
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Learn About Candy and More on Unwrapped

Watch Unwrapped's library of videos to see behind-the-scenes details on classic American food, from peanut butter and chocolate syrup to French fries and bubblegum. Join host Marc Summers (yes from Double Dare!) as he heads into  test kitchens, factory tours and more.
That concludes our list! For more ideas, check out our blog 10 Virtual or at-Home Things to Do in Westchester During COVID. It features local museums and classes that offer virtual experiences. Do you have any to add? Share your suggestions in the comments below or in Facebook, Instagram or Twitter!

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Holiday Events: 7 Virtual Shows & Experiences for Kids and Families

12/18/2020

 
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Has COVID got you down? Sure, we're all feeling it. Not to worry, there is plenty of holiday cheer to be found online. Check out these 7 holiday virtual shows and experiences that will bring joy and delight to your loved ones.

​Meet Santa, awe in the magic of the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, watch the miraculous story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, celebrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa and watch the annual ball drop in Times Square this December from home.

The Santa Experience

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We polled our social media followers and about 80% said they would not be taking their children to see Santa this year. With COVID cases rapidly on the rise it is understandable that parents are concerned about any in person contact. Well, there is good news. Now your children can see Santa live from home.

​Get into the holiday spirit with a one-on-one live chat with Santa himself. Embark on a magical Elf-guided journey to the North Pole guided by Elf Pickles, Dimples, Bazzle and Tinsel. This is pricy one, but perhaps also the most memorable— starts at $64.95.

​The Hip Hop Nutcracker

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Recorded Live at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Hip Hop Nutcracker is a holiday mash-up for the entire family.

This contemporary spin on Tchaikovskyʼs timeless Nutcracker music is performed by a supremely talented cast of a dozen all-star dancers, a DJ, a violinist, and MC Kurtis Blow, one of hip hopʼs founding fathers, who opens the show. Enjoy a journey that celebrates love, community and the magic of the holiday season.

This is a livestream with on-demand video available after the show. You can watch it live, or view the video for a certain amount of time after the show takes place. A ticket is $25.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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A holiday season wouldn't be complete without the New York City Ballet’s landmark production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. This exquisite ballet performance was originally delivered in December 2019 at Lincoln Center. Enjoy Tschaikovsky’s iconic score conducted by Andrew Litton and performed by the 62-piece New York City Ballet Orchestra, hundreds of delightfully costumed characters, spectacular feats of fancy, and a magnificent tree. 

Rent for $25 (your ticket includes a 30 day free trial of Marquee TV). 

The Nice List

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This Christmas, Broadway artists are coming together virtually, with you, to prove we don’t have to be together TO BE TOGETHER. This lighthearted holiday show is performed by a diverse cast from Broadway and Television and tells an original heartwarming Christmas tale with Santa’s magical workshop like we have never-seen-before. 

Enjoy the Nice List FREE on YouTube during the month of December!
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A Christmas Carol Streaming From WPPAC

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Ah Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol! Watch this holiday classic safely at home with this streaming show from WPPAC. The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to thrilling new life as Tony Award winner Jefferson Mays plays over 50 roles in a virtuosic, master class of a performance that must be seen to be believed. Available to stream until January 3, 2021, purchase a ticket for  $57.50.

Virtual Kwanzaa Festival

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Celebrate culture, community and creative expression at NJPAC’s annual Kwanzaa Festival and Marketplace. The virtual festival runs through December 31, featuring online programs inspired by the seven principles of Kwanzaa (unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith).

Check out the virtual arts & crafts, available now! RSVP is required for some events, free.

New Year's Eve- Live from Times Square

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Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, NYE 2021 will NOT be open to the public this year. Instead the celebration will be virtual— bringing Times Square and the Ball Drop to the comfort of your home.
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The Times Square New Year’s Eve commercial-free webcast will cover the action and festivities in Times Square, beginning with the Ball Raising at 6 pm, plus live musical performances, hourly countdowns, behind-the-scenes stories, and star-studded interviews as anticipation builds towards the midnight countdown and the famous Ball Drop. The webcast will be streamed live on TimesSquareNYC.org.

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10 Virtual or at-Home Things to Do in Westchester During COVID

12/18/2020

 
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Stay safe and support local businesses with these fun, at-home or virtual activities/classes in Westchester County. Try online music or voice lessons, have a pottery-to-go kit delivered to your home, log on to a painting class and more!
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  1. Groove Family Music of Larchmont is live-streaming 30 minutes of joyful, interactive, family music. Grandparents are welcome!

  2. Choice Music Studio offers online music lessons —piano, voice, guitar and more.

  3. Music Conservatory of Westchester has virtual private lessons taught by world-class faculty.

  4. Songs for Seeds Armonk, Scarsdale & Port Chester has live, online classes to keep little ones rockin'.

  5. Sounds Good Westchester has Music Together classes on Zoom — enjoy unlimited drop-in classes.

  6. ArtsWestchester has FREE online workshops and art activities for kids and teens.

  7. D.I.Y. Slime in Larchmont offers Slime Kits To-Go— pick up or delivery.

  8. One River School in Larchmont & Hartsdale have online winter vacation camps.

  9. The Digital Arts Experience (DAE) has virtual classes, workshops and gaming classes.

  10. A Maze in Pottery in Briarcliff has Pottery To-Go with free delivery.

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What Is Codeverse and Why It Will Be Your New Favorite Holiday Activity

12/1/2020

 
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With “home for the holidays” taking on a whole new meaning this year, our favorite seasonal activities are going to look different but that doesn’t mean they still can’t be awesome!

Codeverse just launched their Gift of Code program and it is the perfect activity for your kids through this holiday season.  Gift of Code with Codeverse is a free 2 month program that will teach your kids the foundations of coding through holiday themed challenges and events.

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The first reason we love this program is that it is FREE, fun, and holiday themed!  Once you sign up (here) you will get a free account to their interactive online coding platform.  Through “Missions”, step-by-step instructive tutorials, your kid will start creating their very own apps and games that can be shared to any cell phone number once they are done!

Codeverse will help your kid create holiday themed games that you can customize and send to your friends and family as holiday cards!

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Another reason we love this program is that it is educational and makes screen time smarter. If you are like me, you know that coding is important but don’t really know what it is! Well, coding is the language that a computer reads to know what to do next. Not only is coding an important skill that our kids will definitely need to know for their future but it helps them learn skills like problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity.  Finally coding will help your kid practice their reading, math, science, and typing skills while they are on holiday break.

Gift of Code with Codeverse will help keep your kid entertained, engaged, and learning through this holiday season and you will be able to share and brag about their creations to friends and family!  Overall it is a win, win, win and we can’t wait to see what your kids create with code!

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25 Virtual & At-Home Children's Art Programs, Projects & Classes In Westchester County

11/23/2020

 
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Calling all creative minds! As Coronavirus cases are rising and school breaks (or possibly closures) are coming, it is time to take advantage of virtual activities again. Westchester County has a ton of local art studios and centers that offer to-go projects as well as online classes, workshops, videos and camps. So if your child likes comics, pottery, drawing, coding or painting, this list is for you. 

It is really important that we support our local businesses so that they survive this tumultuous time. Sadly, some have already closed their doors. Now is the time to take advantage of our local experts and artists— their creativity and talent is at your fingertips. You can register for a class, view free resources or purchase to-go projects (a great holiday gift idea).

Please note that many fall semester classes are ending and new semesters, camps or programs will be posted in the coming weeks so do check back at these links for updated information.
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  1. MADE: my art + design experience in Mamaroneck is offering free guided art tutorials, they also have an Art-To-Go online store so you can shop your project in advance and they'll deliver it straight to your front door

  2. There is an impressive range of virtual classes at Curious on Hudson, including drama and improvisation, space explorers, electricity, Minecraft and more

  3. The Pottery Factory in Mount Kisco has hundreds of Pottery To-GO options that can be shipped directly to your home or picked up curbside

  4. Register for an online menorah or ornament sculpture class and so much more at Scribble Art Workshop

  5. Sign up now for the Winter Online Camps at OneRiver​— learn drawing, illustration, comics, digital illustrations and more

  6. The Digital Arts Experience (DAE) has you covered with virtual classes, workshops and gaming (best for ages 7-16)

  7. The Blue Door Arts Center has ongoing, free online children's workshops, you can also view videos of past ones

  8. The Performing Arts Center Purchase College offers Watch / Listen / Play This Week- The PAC in Your Living Room for kids & families

  9. Check out "Art Where You Are"— it includes a bunch of free virtual art videos and projects from the Katonah Museum of Art

  10. Children as young as three or as old as 10th grade can enjoy online art classes from Young at Art

  11. The Westchester Children's Museum offers a library of free online activities including a STEAM activity center, YouTube Channel, online programs and more

  12. Clay Art Center is offering virtual kids parties and curbside pick up clay and tools

  13. Try drawing, painting, ceramics, coding, robotics + much more at the Rye Arts Center's virtual classes

  14. Sign up for winter youth classes at the Pelham Art Center

  15. RAD Art School is offering online drawing an painting classes classes for children and teens

  16. D.I.Y. Slime in Larchmont offers Slime Kits to go— pick up or delivery

  17. Contact the Art Academy of Westchester for remote learning classes

  18. iD Tech offers virtual tech camps for ages 7-19
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  19. Plaster Palace Pottery offers online shopping— purchase your project to paint at home

  20. Learn to code from anywhere with Codeverse's virtual coding sessions and kit or get free classes with their Gift of Code program.
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  21. Pottery on Hudson offers virtual stoneware classes for children and teens
  22. Jacob Burns Film Center has a virtual classroom 

  23. Check out Kids Flicks & Art Breaks from the Pelham Picture House— bringing you the best new children’s films from around the world and accompanying family-friendly activities just in time for Thanksgiving

  24. ArtsWestchester has free online workshops and art activities kids and teens
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  25. Try virtual classes with RiverArts including writing, open mic and more

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ArtsWestchester Offers Free Online Activities for Kids & Teens

11/12/2020

 
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Are you looking for inexpensive ways to keep your little artists and creative teens entertained? ArtsWestchester, a local community organization that provides programs and services to enrich the lives of everyone in Westchester County, is offering free online arts activities for children and teens! Their live and pre-recorded online programs include all kinds of creative projects ranging from drawing to dance, character creations to collages, and so much more. Here are the details!
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Online Library & Live Virtual ArtsMobile Workshops
Developed with professional teaching artists, this library of hands-on arts activities is perfect for parents to do with their younger children. It features creative and fun art-making activities, with new ones live on Wednesdays. Check out the complete streaming library on Youtube. 

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Online Library & Live Teen Video Workshops
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Teens can explore and keep themselves creative with age-appropriate and fun art-making activities.  Using items commonly found in your home, youth and their families can work on literary, performing and visual art workshops led by professional teaching artists. Every Tuesday a new, live activity is added.  Check out the complete streaming library on Youtube.   ​

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5 Arts Picks of the Week
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ArtsWestchester is also working hard to keep Westchester families connected to the in-person and virtual arts happenings throughout the county in their weekly Arts E-Newsletter. You can sign up to get the top 5 arts picks of the week via email or go to their website for the latest arts happenings.  

For additional information about local programs from ArtsWestchester and their partners, check out this list of Fall 2020 youth programs at different locations across Westchester County.
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Stay creative and inspired for the holiday season!

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5 Great Learning Apps ‎to Engage Your Child During COVID

11/4/2020

 
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You may feel your child's academic skills have slipped during‎ the COVID period of school shut down. He may be struggling to learn new concepts or perhaps you're seeking reading, writing, math, and content area enrichment. Help your child develop key academic skills with the apps detailed below.
Reading-‎Epic!
Grades Prek-6
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Epic is a great ebook app that offers a wide universe of over 35,000 books for kids to choose from.‎ Students can search for various authors, publishers, or themes and can either read the books themselves or have the books read aloud to them while they follow along. Parents can also monitor their child’s progress with the data tracking feature that tracks the amount of time spent reading as well as the total pages and books read. Kids can earn special rewards for reaching certain milestones. This subscription-based service is a great way for students to keep up with their reading while learning at home.
Writing-Book Creator
Grades 3-12
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With online schooling, it’s imperative that kids continue to develop their writing skills. Using this Book Creator app, kids can write and publish their own digital books. They can create fiction books, nonfiction books, comics, and more, and can even integrate video and audio clips as well as visual images. The app offers children the opportunity to create and maintain a portfolio of their writing pieces without lugging around an old-fashion binder. This tool is interactive and fun for kids to use, and is particularly great for those who tend to dislike more traditional pen-to-paper writing tasks.
​Math-SplashLearn
Grades PreK-5
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Spla‎shLearn is an engaging, visual app for kids that gives them lots of extra practice with key math concepts in a multi-sensory, interactive way. The topics presented are curriculum-aligned to each grade and the app tracks kids’ progress so parents can gauge areas of mastery and concepts that need continued development. Kids get instant feedback on any mistakes they make, and they love the virtual “rewards” they can earn as they progress forward.
Science-K-5 Science
Grades K-5
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This app is a great one for expanding your child’s science knowledge with over 200 colorful and engaging lessons. A character named “Haley the Science Gal” brings science to life by breaking down complex science concepts into easy-to-understand explanations and demonstrating cool science experiments.‎ There are game shows, videos, interactive games, and tons of questions to spark your child’s curiosity. Kids will learn about space, animals, plants, volcanoes, magnets, energy and so much more!
Social Studies-PBS Students
Grades K-12
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Pull your child’s social studies learning out of the textbook with this multi-dimensional app. Students will watch videos, listen to audio clips, read about fascinating current events, and play games, helping them to grasp important social studies information. ‎They’ll learn about geography, U.S. History, World History, government, economics, and more, all while having loads of fun!
Don't let your child's academic skills slip. Turn down time into learning time with these apps and your child will be well on his way to school success. 
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About The Author
Written by Dr. Emily Levy, Founder & Director of EBL Coaching

EBL Coaching specializes in one-on-one HOME and virtual tutoring for students in grades pre-K-12 with specialized learning needs. They use research-based, multi-sensory techniques to develop students' reading, writing, math, note taking, test taking, and executive functioning skills. Under the direction of their director, Dr. Emily Levy, each student is evaluated to determine his or her specific needs and is matched with one of EBL's learning specialists. An individualized learning plan using research-based, multi-sensory techniques is then created for each student. EBL offers specialized instruction for students with dyslexia, specific learning disabilities, and ADHD using the Orton Gillingham method and other research-based techniques.

Learn more at eblcoaching.com.

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