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Rotoscope Animation

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Come explore the experimental filmmaking technique of Rotoscoping! Young artists will explore photographer and animator Eadweard Muybridge’s work and use this retro technique to hand color over frames from short films created in class. Combining live action filmmaking and illustration, this is a unique art making crossover experience!

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$150
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Art Slams

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Join us every 3rd Friday of the month from 6:30-8:30 PM for specialized workshops, music, guest artists, pizza and more! Past Slams have covered how to screen print, create your own stop motion animation films, and how to spin records. 

(10) All levels 11 - 15 years old
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Free
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Digital Photos

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

In this class, young artists will see the world from a different perspective, behind the camera. Students will use a digital SLR camera as they learn about photography techniques, such as composition and lighting. Looking through the viewfinder, they will also learn design skills, such as figure/ ground and color contrast. Fun photo shoots will culminate in printed pictures to take home and share with family and friends.

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Media Lab Package

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Register for all 3 Media Lab Classes during Week 2 (Comic Book Art, Animal Animation & Shadow Puppet Theater) and receive 10% off the total price.

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125

3 sessions

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Silkscreening

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Dive into art and design through an in depth investigation of silk screening! Inspired by exceptional printmakers and designers, this class will develop artists\u2019 design and technical skills as they work through a variety of methods using the silkscreen frame. From design conception to the final edition, children will use a variety of mixed media and materials, exploring the concepts of transparency and layering, color mixing, and more to create...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Marvelous Machines

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Children will learn creative problem solving as well as drawing and design skills as they envision and design imaginative machines to solve real life predicaments, taking home new insights and contraptions. Young artists will enter the world of English cartoonist and constructor, Frederick Rowland Emett OBE, known as Rowland Emett. In addition, they will discover the work of Michel de Nostredame, usually Latinised as Nostradamus, a French physician...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Animated Animal Films

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Come discover the endless possibilities of making short films with Clay! Through the use of StopMotion Animation, young artists will make clay come to life on the screen, whether it’s a dragon, robot or simply a blob!  This daylong class will allow students to explore the power of the moving image through hands-on projects guided by our talented Teaching Artists. After watching inspiring samples of professional animations such as Wallace...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Holiday GIFs

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Young Artists will use the technique of StopMotion Animation to create short animated videos that can be easily shared over the web using found objects, cut-out paper, clay and more. By exporting their video creations into the popular Graphics Interchange Format (GIF), students will be able to create very cool ‘21st century’ holiday gifts to send out to friends and family. No animating experience necessary!

(10) All levels 8 - 12 years old
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$125
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Experimental Animation

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Welcome to the fascinating world of animation! In this week-long class, young artists will explore the versatility of animation through the use of a wide variety of materials such as paper, sand, clay and more. Students will push the boundaries of traditional 2D and Stop Motion Animation while creating Abstract and Experimental short films. This fun and dynamic class is a great introduction to those new to animating and a great expansion of possibilities...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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DIY Books & Zines

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Tell your story! In this class, young artists will learn book binding techniques, generate their own ideas, and then create their own artist books and zines (short for DIY magazine!) Teaching artists will introduce students to the rich history of the artist’s book, as well as to other formats such as as graphic novels, comics, sketchbooks, and even cookbooks! Young artists will discover what is possible within the pages of a book as they create...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Acting Out!

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

No need to hold back on your latest dance or theater routine! Young Artists will work in small groups to prepare a short skit to perform for the class… and the camera! CMA’s film and performance Teaching Artists will guide students through developing a concept, DIY costume and stage design and performance. This fun, day-long class will encourage young artists to express themselves through the amazing art of storytelling and performance!

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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The World Of Picasso’s Animals

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Rough, rough, squawk! Spend the day immersed in the world of Picasso’s animals! Using a single line, Picasso created adorably expressive animals. Young artists will create line drawings of their favorite animals, inspired by the works of Picasso, and then develop it into a fabulous print.

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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$125
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Architecture

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 10 S St Battery Maritime Bldg, New York, NY

Learn all about the art of architecture! Using found objects, students will delve into the fundamental principles of linear perspective and the creative construction of a fictitious dwelling. Inspired by the works of architects Santiago Calatrava and Frank Lloyd Wright, young artists will strengthen their brainstorming and illustration abilities as they collaborate on architectural sketches and geometric structures.  They will experiment with...

(10) All levels 7 - 13 years old
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$700

5 sessions

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3D Worlds

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Love to sculpt? Discover new ways of manipulating materials and create a portfolio of three-dimensional art! Teaching artists will expose students to techniques in clay, wire sculpture, and even manipulating found objects. Using these skills, young artists will create their own collaborative city at the end of the week! Drawing inspiration from Alexander Calder, Lygia Clark, Louise Bourgeois, and even Minecraft, this class will give students a chance...

(10) All levels 6 - 12 years old
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Beyond the Sky

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Today is national “Look up at the Sky Day!” In celebration of this holiday, Young Artists will create their own paper plate mobiles that will illustrate the sky by day and by night.

(10) All levels 5 and older
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Arctic Weather

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

It’s getting warmer in New York, so let’s imagine what the weather is like in the coldest part of the world. Animate it snowing or raining on a polar ice cap with penguins or your favorite cold-weather animals!

(10) All levels 5 and older
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Gardens

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Flower gardens, zen gardens, veggie gardens, and more today at the clay bar! Will take place in the Clay Bar The Clay Bar is one of our busiest stations, so sign up upon arrival is required. Here’s how it works on busy days: When you arrive, head to the Clay Bar and sign your child up for a 35 minute session. Please note that to accommodate crowds on very busy days, we stagger our sign up sheet throughout the day. Once you’ve signed...

(10) All levels 5 and older
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Songs Inspired by Poems

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

In this Sound Booth workshop we learn the art of building a beat! Will take place at the Sound Booth. Please Note: Each ticket includes general admission access to the museum on the date selected. A ticket must be purchased for each child and adult attending. No reunds available on online ticket purchases and online tickets are not transferrable to another date. 1 adult is required per every 3 children that enter the museum. Also, to best accommodate...

(10) All levels 5 and older
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Adaptive Design Workshop

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Learn about the Adaptive Design and how it can help young artists thrive. Make and explore common art tools for a range of grips and abilities. Become a creative problem-solver! Will take place at the Fine Arts Area. Please Note: Each ticket includes general admission access to the museum on the date selected. A ticket must be purchased for each child and adult attending. No reunds available on online ticket purchases and online tickets are not...

(10) All levels 8 and older
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Umbrella Party

Children's Museum of the Arts @ 103 Charlton St, New York, NY

Animate 1, 2, or many umbrellas on a rainy day. The Media Lab offers young artists high-tech equipment to create animated videos, learn photography, and capture and edit films. Children are introduced to media art by Teaching Artists who have backgrounds in photography, film production, animation, design, and more. Please note: 1 adult is required per every 3 children that enter the museum. Also, to best accommodate all our visitors, we do not...

(10) All levels 5 - 15 years old
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