Celebrating the legacy of Betty Blayton and Resurgence of the Children's Art Carnival Please join us for the Opening Reception of HOMECOMING at The Children's Art Carnival. Featuring the work of CAC Alumni Staff, Teaching Artists, our Artist-In-Residence and our partners at EFA/Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. Join us earlier in the day on Saturday (and […]
Celebrating the legacy of Betty Blayton and Resurgence of the Children's Art Carnival Featuring the work of CAC Alumni Staff, Teaching Artists, our Artist-In-Residence and our partners at EFA/Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop. Including: Milagros Batista | Wilhelmina Cooper| Hamilton Heights Darkroom Artists | Michele Godwin Martha Mae Jones | Essye Klempner | Tomo Mori | […]
This 1 day virtual workshop teaches the steps to publishing art books/catalogs. Class Dates: Sunday November 19th Time: 1:00 - 2:00PM Target Audience: Adults Venue: Virtual Facilitated by: Angela Abreau Reserve a spot: Register Online Community Workshops @ The Children's Art Carnival are made possible with funding from West Harlem Development Corporation.
This 1 day workshop teaches a Japanese bookbinding technique known as Stab Binding. Stab bindings are characterized by an exposed spine with sewn patterns ranging from simple to intricate. The book cover is made using a decorative piece of colored paper. Class Dates: Please register from the link below. November 17 - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/746362549477?aff=oddtdtcreator December 1 […]
This workshop will Introduce students to a brief history of Graffiti art and how to create your own graffiti lettering. Class Dates: Saturday, December 2nd Time: 1:00 - 2:30PM For: Adults/Families Venue: The Children's Art Carnival Facilitated by: Pips Please RSVP: Click here
Community Arts Workshops by Hamilton Heights Darkroom Do you have any old negatives of family photographs? In this workshop students make enlarged copies from old family negatives. Bring in your negatives and work with instruction in the darkroom. You will go home with a photo suitable for framing! Class Dates: Tuesday, December 5th Time: 4:00pm - […]
A 4-part workshop series about learning the fundamentals of art: The six fundamentals of art are the "rules" artists generally abide by. Each rule or component — anatomy, perspective, form and structure, lighting and shadow, color, and composition — will contribute to the overall visual impact of your artwork. Dates: Thursday December 7th, 14th and […]
This 1 day workshop teaches a Japanese bookbinding technique known as Stab Binding. Stab bindings are characterized by an exposed spine with sewn patterns ranging from simple to intricate. The book cover is made using a decorative piece of colored paper. Class Dates: Please register from the link below. November 17 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/746362549477?aff=oddtdtcreator December 1 – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/758957922577?aff=oddtdtcreator December […]
PRESS & PULL: HOME COMING SERIES FALL 2023 DRYPOINT ON PLEXI Class Date: Saturday, December 9th Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Venue: The Children's Art Carnival Max. Participants: 15 Register: CLICK HERE This workshop will guide students through the process of Drypoint Plexi printing. Drypoint is a printmaking process in which a design is drawn on […]
COME ONE COME ALL, ALL ARE WELCOME! The Children’s Art Carnival Winter Open Studios Holiday Art sale invites you to snag art for everyone on your gift list. Featuring local artist vendors and CAC Artists in Residence, this event showcases the best that our creative community has to offer. The event will be held at […]
If you have negatives you can print! Come to the Hamilton Heights Darkroom and you can experience traditional photographic printing. Develop your own black and white prints and have them to take home. Explore the magic of the darkroom! Class limited to 5 students. Class Date: Tuesday, December 12th Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm Target Audience: […]
The Children's Art Carnival Presents KIDS COMIC CON: FUTURE FLASH Join us for Kids Comic Con 2023, Future Flash extravaganza it's going to be a cavalcade of eye-opening hands on Sci-fi comics making, storytelling and hero hailing fun Saturday. ONE DAY ONLY! DATE: Saturday, December 16, 2023 TIME: 10:00 - 6:00 pm LOCATION: 62 Hamilton Terrace New York, NY […]
Community Arts Workshop by Hamilton Heights Darkroom Bring in your photograph or other flat art (8x10 inch or smaller) There will be a demonstration on cutting mats and everyone will go home with a matted piece suitable for framing. If you attended any of our previous workshops you can have your work matted for display. […]
Featuring the latest project from CAC Alumni Teaching Artist, Tim Fielder and Dieselfunk Studios. The Comet is a Graphic Adaptation of W.E.B. Du Bois’ 'The Comet.' In-Person Art Exhibit - (All Ages) Tim Fielder adapts Black intellectual W.E.B. Du Bois’ seminal science fiction short story, ’The Comet’ into the graphic novel format. With The Comet, W.E.B. Du […]
The enchanting world of Milagros Batista. A mesmerizing solo presentation featuring the works of Milagros Batista—an extraordinary Fiber Artist, Master Knitter/Crocheter, Fashion Designer, and Social Activist. Immerse yourself in the magic of Milagros Batista's creations. Join us as we celebrate her work which lies at the intersection of art and fashion, where every piece is a […]
Friday, February 16, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, will be our first Community Arts Social Event with artist and printmaker, Michelle Godwin, at The CAC. Join us for a fun-filled evening and seize the opportunity to meet this extraordinary artist in the company of your local community. Community Arts Socials are weekly gatherings designed for artists and creative individuals […]
For Adults 18+ Join fashion designer and craftswoman Milagros Batista in a delightful crochet workshop suitable for all skill levels. Whether you're a beginner looking to grasp the fundamentals or an advanced crocheter eager to tackle more intricate techniques, Milagros will guide you through a hands-on experience, offering insights into both simple basics and challenging […]
Join us on Friday February 23rd, 2024, from 6:00 - 8:00pm, for our second Community Arts Social Event with artist, Domingo Cruz, at The CAC. Domingo is an artist from Washington Heights that creates art that pays homage to both NYC and Domincan Republic and their organic but colorful crossing of paths. Specifically, Domingo is trained in the Dominican […]
For youg people ages 7 to 17 Participants younger than 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (Child drop off not allowed) Join fashion designer and craftswoman Milagros Batista in a delightful crochet workshop suitable for all ages and skill levels. For beginners looking to grasp the fundamentals, Milagros will […]
Join us on Friday, March 1, 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our third Community Arts Social Event featuring artist Bryan Fernandez. Bryan began creating art in high school as a form of self-expression, and the biggest influence on his life and current art practice is Washington Heights, with its ties […]
CYANOTYPE WORKSHOP Date: Saturday, March 2nd Time: 1:00 - 3:00pm Venue: The Children's Art Carnival Max. Participants: 15 Cyanotype printing is a 150-year-old photographic process that produces Prussian blue prints of photographs or art. Artists of all levels are welcome to join. This class is taught by MultiMedia Artist and Harlem native, Dionis Ortiz. […]
Virtual Event on Youtube - (All Ages) Every Thursday starting January 25th Join us for four insightful online talks as we celebrate the release of Tim Fielder’s graphic novel adaptation of The Comet, a seminal work Du Bois wrote in 1920. Discussion topics include the themes of race and religion and the work’s standing within the […]
Art Man Dan Join us on Friday, March 8th 2024, at The Children's Art Carnival from 6:00 - 8:00 pm for our fourth Community Arts Social Event featuring artist Daniel Bonilla or as he is commonly know, Art Man Dan. Bonilla's artistic journey has led him through explorations in many mediums including Illustration, Mural Design, Sign Painting and […]
Art Making Workshop by community artist Bryan Fernandez Saturday, March 9th 1:00 pm to 3:00pm Open to All Ages Participants younger than 10 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. (Child drop-off not allowed) Led by community artist Bryan Fernandez, workshop attendees will take part in a collage workshop. Working […]
