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SUMMARY:Clay Workshop: Hand-Building for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Day & Time: Tuesdays\, 6:00–8:00 PM \nClass Dates: \nSeptember: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \nOctober: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nNovember: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 (canceled) \nDecember: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nAge Group: 16 years and older \nCost:\nGeneral Admission: $12\nDonation (Pay What You Wish) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Early Rudolph\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Rudolph “My talent for art emerged at a very young age in elementary school\, where it was first recognized. Teachers at my junior high school encouraged me by showcasing my work at PTA meetings\, school openings\, and art fairs. In the 1970s\, I was selected to exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art as part of a showcase of outstanding works by high school students. I was also awarded a special scholarship to study sculpture at Brooklyn College for one year\, where I honed my technique and deepened my understanding of various artistic mediums. \nSince 1984\, my studies at Greenwich House Pottery have opened numerous avenues in the world of functional ceramics and sculpture\, providing exposure to gallery shows and opportunities to sell my work to art collectors. In the 1980s\, I began teaching ceramics and sculpture in both the private sector and New York City government programs\, instructing students of all ages—including children\, adults\, senior citizens\, and individuals who are blind or differently-abled—helping them experience the beauty of art through the sensitivity of their hands. \nTeaching Experience: \n\nSirovich Senior Center (1990s): Taught ceramics for 14 years.\nAssociated Blind\, Inc. (1990–2000): Taught ceramics for 15 years.\nConducted workshops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn during the 1980s and 1990s.\nVisions for the Blind (late 1990s–early 2000s): Led 12-day workshops at their vacation camp in Spring Valley\, NY\, producing results at the conclusion of each session.This list only scratches the surface of my experience\, but I hope it gives you a sense of my dedication to teaching and creating art.”
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/clay-workshop-hand-building-for-beginners-9/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Drawing for People Who Think They Can’t Draw
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd and 4th Sundays of every month! \n\n\nClass Dates: \n\nSeptember 14\, 28\nOctober 12\, 26\nNovember 9\, 23\nDecember 7\, 21\n\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00pm \nAge Group: Teens and Adults \nAre You Drawing Insecure?? We Gotchu! \nThink you can’t draw? Well\, think again…! This welcoming class for teens and adults is designed for two levels: \n\nLevel 1 (Beginners): Learn to use artists’ drawing tools\, get confident\, and discover new ways of seeing and imagining that will result in drawings you are proud of!\n\n\nLevel 2 (Intermediate): For students with some experience who want to go further—bring your own photos\, or receive subjects and style options to explore in class.\n\nAt both levels\, you’ll expand your awareness of what makes a “good drawing\,” have fun discovering your unique artistic style\, and receive 1:1 individualized guidance. \nDon’t miss this empowering program—your inner artist called and they want OUT! Yes\, you can draw! You got this! \nThe CAC will provide the materials and tools; however\, if you prefer to use your own\, please do not hesitate to do so. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaura King (Pictured Above) \nAbout the facilitator: \nLaura King\, artist and resident of West Harlem\, is passionate about expressing city life by drawing. Her graphite works range from precise anatomical storytelling and portraiture to quick captures of the streets that vibrate with energy and motion. In 2024\, her drawings have been shown in NYC exhibitions at The Factory\, Culture Lab LIC\, Diego Salazar\, The Atlantic\, and soon (Oct-Nov) Art on the Avenue. She was also an invited panelist during LICA’s Drawing Beyond the Surface exhibition May 2024\, Seeing and Feeling: A Conversation about the Medium of Drawing.  @diditellyouidraw \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/drawing-for-people-who-think-they-cant-draw-21/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Clay Workshop: Hand-Building for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Day & Time: Tuesdays\, 6:00–8:00 PM \nClass Dates: \nSeptember: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23\, 30 \nOctober: 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nNovember: 4\, 11\, 18\, 25 (canceled) \nDecember: 2\, 9\, 16\, 23 \nAge Group: 16 years and older \nCost:\nGeneral Admission: $12\nDonation (Pay What You Wish) \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: Early Rudolph\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Rudolph “My talent for art emerged at a very young age in elementary school\, where it was first recognized. Teachers at my junior high school encouraged me by showcasing my work at PTA meetings\, school openings\, and art fairs. In the 1970s\, I was selected to exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art as part of a showcase of outstanding works by high school students. I was also awarded a special scholarship to study sculpture at Brooklyn College for one year\, where I honed my technique and deepened my understanding of various artistic mediums. \nSince 1984\, my studies at Greenwich House Pottery have opened numerous avenues in the world of functional ceramics and sculpture\, providing exposure to gallery shows and opportunities to sell my work to art collectors. In the 1980s\, I began teaching ceramics and sculpture in both the private sector and New York City government programs\, instructing students of all ages—including children\, adults\, senior citizens\, and individuals who are blind or differently-abled—helping them experience the beauty of art through the sensitivity of their hands. \nTeaching Experience: \n\nSirovich Senior Center (1990s): Taught ceramics for 14 years.\nAssociated Blind\, Inc. (1990–2000): Taught ceramics for 15 years.\nConducted workshops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn during the 1980s and 1990s.\nVisions for the Blind (late 1990s–early 2000s): Led 12-day workshops at their vacation camp in Spring Valley\, NY\, producing results at the conclusion of each session.This list only scratches the surface of my experience\, but I hope it gives you a sense of my dedication to teaching and creating art.”
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/clay-workshop-hand-building-for-beginners-10/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Children's Art Carnival's Annual Fundraising Soirée: Experience Power of Art & Community
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Art Carnival’s Annual Fundraising Soirée: Experience Power of Art & Community.\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Children’s Art Carnival’s Annual Fundraising Soirée: Experience Power of Art & Community — an unforgettable evening of creativity\, culture\, and connection! Experience and participate in a live printmaking\, indulge in a curated wine tasting\, and enjoy refined hors d’oeuvres while mingling with art lovers and change-makers. The night also features a vibrant fashion show\, a silent auction with exclusive art pieces\, and inspiring moments that highlight the transformative impact of the arts on youth\, community\, and power. Your support is crucial to our mission. Support a legacy of creativity — purchase your tickets today and be part of the movement to keep art alive and thriving. \nTICKETS:\n$150 – Community Investment Level \nIncludes: \n\nChoose One of Wine Tasting (ticket A) or Printmaking Workshop (ticket B)\nFood\, drinks\, and all entertainment\n2 Complimentary Printmaking workshops with a guest in 2026\nA CAC logo T-shirt\n\nJoin this circle to honor the legacy of Betty Blayton-Taylor and her mission of nurturing creativity\, culture\, and community through art. \n$125 – Supporter Level  (ticket C) \n\nFood\, drinks\, and all entertainment\nA CAC logo T-shirt\n\nSupporting arts education and programming for visionaries \nLimited space. Get your ticket today! (RSVP) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMozel Watson\, Owner of WineGod Imports\, will be hosting a special wine tasting. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA show-stopping presentation featuring the dynamic designs of Batista Collections/Miragros Batista and Olivia Smashum\, blending art\, culture\, and unapologetic beauty. And\, Harlem’s Mangy Nkoli with African Streetware. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFind your treasure at our Silent Art Auction! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArtists:\nDindga McCannon\, Harmarkhis McCannon\, Jennifer Ivey\, Rod Ivey\, Aleathia Brown\, Elan Cadiz\, Julia Justo\, Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper\, Yasuyo Tanaka\, Noreen Dean Dresser\, Nancy Paredes\, Michael Macioce\, Lenore Brown\, Dominica Eriksen\, Bryant Diaz\, Christian Amaya Garcia\, Laura King\, Tomo Mori\, Kephera Ife\, Bryan Fernandez\, Micheline Hess\, and MORE! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLimited space. Get your ticket today! (RSVP)
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/childrens-art-carnivals-annual-fundraising-soiree-experience-power-of-art-community/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Fundraiser,The Fun House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T100000
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SUMMARY:The Annual CAC Holiday Art Sale - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exclusive weekend event! Explore a unique collection of original\, handcrafted ceramics\, jewelry\, knitwear\, and more by talented local artists. Plus\, take the opportunity to witness the creativity and skill of CAC studio artists as they showcase their latest works and artistic processes. \nFree Holiday card-making table on the 3rd floor. \n\nCAC Studio Artists: Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper\, Hamilton Heights Darkroom\, Dionis Ortiz\, Milagros Batista\, Martha Jones\, Tomo Mori\, Radhiyah Ayobami. \n\nDate & Time:\nSaturday\, December 13 and Sunday\, December 14\n10:00 am to 6:00 pm \nFree Admission! (RSVP)
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/the-annual-cac-holiday-art-sale-day-1/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops,Exhibitions,Open Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T100000
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SUMMARY:The Annual CAC Holiday Art Sale - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exclusive weekend event! Explore a unique collection of original\, handcrafted ceramics\, jewelry\, knitwear\, and more by talented local artists. Plus\, take the opportunity to witness the creativity and skill of CAC studio artists as they showcase their latest works and artistic processes. \nFree Holiday card-making table on the 3rd floor. From 1 pm to 5 pm. (donation appreciated) \n\nCAC Studio Artists: Wilhelmina Grant-Cooper\, Hamilton Heights Darkroom\, Dionis Ortiz\, Milagros Batista\, Martha Jones\, Tomo Mori\, Radhiyah Ayobami. \n\nDate & Time:\nSaturday\, December 13 and Sunday\, December 14\n10:00 am to 6:00 pm \nFree Admission! (RSVP)
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/the-annual-cac-holiday-art-sale-day-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops,Exhibitions,Open Studio,The Fun House
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T120000
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SUMMARY:Matting Workshop by Hamilton Heights Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:Community Arts Workshop by Hamilton Heights Darkroom \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring in your photograph or other flat art (8×10 inch or smaller) \nThere will be a demonstration on cutting mats and everyone will go home with a matted piece suitable for framing. \nIf you attended any of our previous workshops you can have your work matted for display. \nClass Date: Saturday\, December 20th. \nTime: 12:00pm – 2:00pm \nTarget Audience: Adults 18+ \nVenue: The Children’s Art Carnival \nFacilitated by: Hamilton Heights Darkroom \nSave your spot: Register Online Today! (registration required)\n \n————— \n\nHamilton Heights Darkroom in partnership with The CAC offer workshops in traditional darkroom photography. All class limited to 5 students. \n  \n\nCommunity Workshops @ The Children’s Art Carnival are made possible with funding from West Harlem Development Corporation.
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/matting-workshop-by-hamilton-heights-darkroom/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Development,Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T180000
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SUMMARY:Vision Peace - Art Workshop by Aleathia Brown 
DESCRIPTION:Aleathia Brown\, Master Teaching Artist\, invites participants to design their very own “Vision Peace\,” an image with elements that remind you of your purpose and goals. Manifesting is beautiful\, powerful\, and inspiring. Creating a shape visually impacts thoughts. \nPlan to display your personal masterpiece in your living space (stare in wonder and reflection)\nBe reminded when you view your “Vision Peace” that a new direction\, little by little\, requires action steps. \n\n\nThis session was inspired by renewal\, sacred keeping\, and time for Nu Beginnings… \nJoin me for a color-filled session of self-expression. \nDate: Saturday\, Jan 24\, 2026\, 6-9 pm\nLocation: Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY 10031\n\n\n\nFor Participants\n\nBring 3 small items belonging to you to surrender into your artwork\nIt should have a story to tell\, reminding you of a moment touching your spirit\n\nExample \n1. My very first paintbrush\n2. broken down but walked in a boot til I couldn’t anymore\, willing to dissect parts of it\n3. Buttons off a favorite sweater that I no longer wear\, but has memory and gives me cozy reminders\nItems to install in your artwork\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nFor: Adults/Seniors\nTickets: $48.50 (Payment Link: https://square.link/u/Sc5CJX4g)\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Supplies included\nMusic Playlist by DJ Masai\nLight Refreshments\nGuidance for the Art workshop throughout is warmly available\n\nWalkaway with Your new masterpiece\n\n\n\nNon Artist’s and creatives welcomed\n\n\n\n\nPayment Link: https://square.link/u/Sc5CJX4g\n\n(Community Initiative: If unable to attend\, sponsor a ticket or 2 for someone unable to pay\, wanting to attend)\n\nRegister\nAleathia Brown\nTeaching Artist\naleathiab.art@gmail.com\n\nAleathia Brown\nInstagram: @aleathias_original_artworks \n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/dance-with-color-fall-art-workshop-by-aleathia-brown-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
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SUMMARY:Gelli Printing on Fabric and Paper | CAC PRESS & PULL
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by: Dindga McCannon \nClass Date: Saturday\, February 7 \nTime: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: The Children’s Art Carnival \nMax. Participants: 15 \n\nGet ready to unleash your creativity with Gelli Printing on Fabric and Paper by Dindga McCannon – it’s going to be messy and fun!\n\n\n\nCreate vibrant\, layered prints using Gelli plates on both paper and fabric! In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll explore color\, texture\, and pattern while making your own prints and a collaborative fabric banner. \nPerfect for all ages—no experience necessary\, just bring your creativity! \nFOR: Adults and Children over 6 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Drop-off not allowed. \nMax. Participants: 15 \nFEE:\nIndividual: $10\nParent and Child: $14\nParent and Two Children: $18\nAll materials included.\n \nIf you are bringing more than two children\, please select Parent and Two Children and We appreciate suggested donations of $4/child upon your arrival. \n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today \nGelli Printing Artwork by Dindga McCannon\n  \nAbout the facilitators: \n \nDindga McCannon has been a WEUSI artist since the 1960s. She is a fiber and mixed-media artist\, writer\, illustrator\, painter\, wearable art maker\, costume designer\, muralist\, printmaker\, and mother. Her work fuses traditional needlework skills with fine art practices. In 1971\, McCannon co-founded Where We At\, a groundbreaking collective of Black women artists. \nPhotos from the fall 2025 workshop.\nSpace is limited: Sign up today!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/gelli-printing-on-fabric-and-paper-cac-press-pull/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T160000
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SUMMARY:Draw with Laura – all skill levels\, all ages!
DESCRIPTION:Come join Laura for a fun day of drawing\, no matter your skill level or age – creativity knows no bounds!\nThe 2nd Sundays of every month! \n\n\nClass Dates: \n\nSunday\, February 8\nSunday\,  March 8\nSunday\,  April 12\nSunday\, June 14\n\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nFor: All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed)\nFee:\nIndividual (adult) – $5\nParent and a child – $7\nParent and two children – $9\nParent and three children – $11 \nRegistration is required to participate: REGISTER TODAY!\n12 participants max \n \n\nThink you can’t draw? Struggling with a sketch? We gotchu covered.\n\n\nThis welcoming class of teens\, adults\, and children with parents is “pencil positive”—fun and appropriate for artmakers of all levels: \n\nBeginner: Learn to see with “artist eyes” and use pencils and makers to make beautiful drawings you are proud of!\nIntermediate: For students with some experience who want to go further…Bring your own photos or receive subjects and style lessons to explore in class. Watch your talent start to shine!\nAdvanced: Get critique and help with a new or existing drawing—enhance your skills in composition\, perspective\, lighting\, figure drawing\, and narrative. Take your artistry higher!\n\nLaura provides 1:1 instruction in an empowering group setting. Come regularly to make quick improvements with your drawing skills and artistry AND find new friends. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout the facilitator:  \n\nA resident of West Harlem since 2015\, Laura King has a BS degree in environmental science and an extensive background in artmaking and teaching. She loves New York’s urban culture and color\, while she is equally passionate about finding and celebrating nature in the city. Laura is a volunteer gardener at the Hamilton Grange\, a certified animal rescuer\, and an artist who takes delight in illuminating the natural beauty that can be found EVERYWHERE in our urban jungle. Her drawings express her love for nature on many levels\, and she aims wholeheartedly to spark that joy and appreciation in her students\, too.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited: REGISTER TODAY!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/drawing-for-people-who-think-they-cant-draw-22/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:Photogram for Parent & Child by Hamilton Heights Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday\, February 21\, 12-2 pm\nFor: Parent & Child (6yr +) \nThis is a fun introduction to the darkroom class. Students place objects on photographic paper and expose them to light\, then develop the paper in our darkroom. The unusual combinations are personal expressions that utilize the student’s intuition. \nFee: $12 total (parent & child bundle)\nMax participants: 6 people (3 families)\n\nOnline registration is required to participate: Register Now\n. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacilitators: Michael Macioce and Lenore Browne \nMichael Macioce is a founder and the instructor at the Hamilton Heights Darkroom. Practicing photography from his East Village studio since 1982\, he is known for combining fine art and documentary photography of the downtown music and art scenes. \nA graduate of The School of Visual Arts (1990) Michael’s teaching career began at Parsons School of Design in 1994. He has taught photography at The New School\, The School of Visual Arts and The Educational Alliance before founding The Hamilton Heights Darkroom. \nHe has exhibited at many galleries in the US and Japan\, has had work shown in the Jewish Museum of Paris and was a featured photographer at the New York Photo Festival 2010 at St. Ann’s Warehouse\, where he lectured an “Photographing Unseen New York.” \nYou can see his work at his website macioce.org and his instagram @maciocephotography \n  \nLenore Browne started using a film camera after graduating high school. Although she later received business-related degrees\, her passion lies with film photography and printing in a traditional darkroom. In her first attempt to display her photographs\, Browne’s “Life Lines” was selected in a juried competition for exhibition at the Pen and Brush Gallery\, in Greenwich Village\, by Daile Kaplan\, Vice President and Director of Photographs of the Swann Galleries\, May 2009. Thereafter\, she began documenting Harlem as it evolves through its Second Renaissance. Browne’s Harlem photographs have exhibited at Hamilton Landmark Galleries\, Symphony Space\, Harlem Hospital\, Columbia University Barrie Russ\, Harlem Fine Arts Show and the New York Public Library. \nBrowne is a founder and Board Member (President) of the Hamilton Heights Darkroom whose nonprofit mission is to provide photography and darkroom printing experience to youth and adults in the Harlem Community. \n\n\n. \n \n\n\n\n\nAbout Hamilton Heights Darkroom:\nLocated in the historic Hamilton Heights neighborhood within Harlem\, Hamilton Heights Darkroom (HHD) is dedicated to the preservation of traditional darkroom printing and film photography. Students use film cameras\, and print from negatives in the darkroom as a basis to learn photography. HHD offers photography basics and darkroom printing for youth\, teens and adult printers\, from beginner level to advanced. \nAs darkrooms\, photography and public school arts programs disappear\, HHD strives to preserve both culture and photography in the Harlem community. HHD offers group printing classes\, photography classes (film and digital) and discussion about current photography issues in a collegial setting. HHD collaborates with local community arts and culture organizations seeking youth and adults interested in photography. \n  \nHamilton Heights Darkroom Workshops and all programs at The Children’s Art Carnival are made possible with funding from West Harlem Development Corporation\, Lower Manhattan Cultural Council\, the Ruth Foundation for The Arts and donations from New York Film Academy. \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/photograms-for-parent-child-by-hamilton-heights-darkroom/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Collage/Mixed Media for Families
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Harlem families! \nCome on out and join artist Elan Cadiz for her fun mixed-media classes designed for the whole family. We will build\, cut\, rip\, draw\, paste and more. Join us every 4th Saturday of each month. Each class will highlight a topic\, and participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind collage. \nSaturday\, February 28\nTheme: Architectural Collages\nIn this specialized collage workshop\, we will look at the elements of architecture to guide our use of materials and the construction of our personal architectural assemblages. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 1 to 3 pm\nFor: Families with children\, but adults are welcome as well. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed.\nFee:\nIndividual (adult) $5\nParent and One Child $7\nParent with Two Children $9\nParent with Three Children $11\n(Or\, donate-what-you-can)\nMax participants: 18 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\nUrban Red\, 2025. Elan Cadiz.\n  \nUPCOMING WORKSHOPS\nSaturday\, March 28\nTheme: Harlem Woman Artist Highlight \nJoin us this Woman’s History Month and celebrate the artworks of Harlem artist\, Loïs Marilou Jones\, with making a collage inspired by her prolific artworks. \nSaturday\, April 25\nTheme: Earth Day Assemblages \nIn this specialized collage workshop participants will examine and re-imagine found object materials into sculptural structures. \nSaturday\, May 23\nTheme: Rainy Day Collages \nApril showers bring May flowers. In this specialized collage workshop\, we will create playful layered watercolor collages. \nSaturday\, June 27\nTheme: JUNETEENTH Quilt Project \nIn the celebration of Juneteenth\, this specialized collage workshop will highlight the use of visual arts to tell stories. Each participant will construct a panel of our community quilt\, illustrating a story of freedom through the use of fabric\, markers and paint. \n \nAbout Facilitator: Elan Cadiz \nArt Education is an important part of Elan’s artistic practice. She has instructed young people in the arts for 25 years and taught for or was in collaboration with programs/institutions such as the Police Athletic League (P.A.L)\, Astoria Beacon Program\, Young Adult Institute (Y.A.I)\, Casa Duarte\, P.S. /I.S. 180\, Say Yes To Education (affiliated with Columbia’s Teachers College)\, Harlem School of the Arts\, Thurgood Marshall Upper and Lower Academies\, Harlem Gems (Harlem Children Zone)\, No Longer Empty\, Cool Culture\, Bank Street College\, Weeksville Heritage Center\, the Studio Museum in Harlem\, New York Historical Society\, Center for Arts Education\, Community Works NYC\, Brooklyn Museum\, Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, the Boys Club of New York City\, Foster Pride\, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan\, BridgeHampton Museum\, Harlem NeedleArts\, the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling and more. \n \nSpace is limited: Get your ticket today!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/collage-mixed-media-for-families/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Color Sense - Art Workshop by Aleathia Brown 
DESCRIPTION:Aleathia Brown\, Master Teaching Artist\, invites participants to design their very own masterpiece using your “Color Sense” as story gathering visuals through colorful elements that tap into your purpose and journey. There is a beautiful power inside the stories’ color that tells and informs. \n\n\nWe live in a world where emotions and feelings tap into our primary senses.\ntaste\, smell\, color\, feel \nThis planet is filled with colors.\nplants — green\, fertility\, and calmness\nflowers -clouds tranquillity \nWater and Sky- blue\, boundless depth serenity\, freedom\nRed has emotional warmth.\nYellow is optimism\n85% of People pay attention to a product because of its color.\nViewing the elements regarding the color wheel\, participants will select 1 color to practice with. Next\, each will be producing a visual story guided by Aleathia Brown\, master teaching artist \nThrough demonstrations and a sample for viewing original works on paper\, inspire creative pathways. \nDate: Saturday\, Feb 28\, 2026\, 6-9 pm\nLocation: Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY 10031\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nFor: Adults/Seniors\nTickets: $48.50 (Payment Link: https://square.link/u/Sc5CJX4g)\n\n\n\n\n\nArt Supplies included\nMusic Playlist by DJ Masai\nLight Refreshments\nGuidance for the Art workshop throughout is warmly available\nWalkaway with Your new masterpiece\nNon Artist’s and creatives welcomed\n\nPhotos from the Jan 24 Workshop \n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nPayment Link: https://square.link/u/Sc5CJX4g \n\n\n(Community Support: If unable to attend\, sponsor a ticket or 2 for someone unable to pay\, wanting to attend)\n\nRegister\nAleathia Brown\nTeaching Artist\naleathiab.art@gmail.com\n\nAleathia Brown\n  \nInstagram: @aleathias_original_artworks \n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/color-sense-art-workshop-by-aleathia-brown/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
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SUMMARY:Hand building with Clay for Beginners Only
DESCRIPTION:Community Clay Workshop in Harlem – No experience necessary! \n\n\n\n\nHave you ever wanted to make your own mug or bowl? Well you can! Join us at the Children’s Art Carnival with artist\, teacher\, and Master ceramicist Early Rudolph to explore the possibilities of clay. \nEarly will guide 12 lucky students through the basics of ceramic arts. These 8-week courses will give participants practice with hand-building clay techniques\, including pinching\, coiling\, and slab construction. Students will also learn ways to use different forms and tools to bring their creative ideas to life. The workshops will conclude with students’ artworks being professionally glazed and ready for use by the last class. This 8-week program will start on Wednesday\, March 4\, and will end on Wednesday\, April 22. \nEvery Wednesday at 6 pm. \nDates: Wednesday\, March 4\, 11\, 18\, 25\, April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\nTime: 6 to 8 pm (2 hr)\nFee: $150 for all 8 sessions\nFor: Adults\nMax Participants: 12 \nAll materials are included\, and the tool will be provided. Please wear clothes ready to get messy\, or bring old T-shirts or aprons. \nRegistration will close as soon as the course reaches capacity. The space is limited. Sign up today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarly Rudolph “My talent for art emerged at a very young age in elementary school\, where it was first recognized. Teachers at my junior high school encouraged me by showcasing my work at PTA meetings\, school openings\, and art fairs. In the 1970s\, I was selected to exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum of Art as part of a showcase of outstanding works by high school students. I was also awarded a special scholarship to study sculpture at Brooklyn College for one year\, where I honed my technique and deepened my understanding of various artistic mediums. \nSince 1984\, my studies at Greenwich House Pottery have opened numerous avenues in the world of functional ceramics and sculpture\, providing exposure to gallery shows and opportunities to sell my work to art collectors. In the 1980s\, I began teaching ceramics and sculpture in both the private sector and New York City government programs\, instructing students of all ages—including children\, adults\, senior citizens\, and individuals who are blind or differently-abled—helping them experience the beauty of art through the sensitivity of their hands. \nTeaching Experience: \n\nSirovich Senior Center (1990s): Taught ceramics for 14 years.\nAssociated Blind\, Inc. (1990–2000): Taught ceramics for 15 years.\nConducted workshops throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn during the 1980s and 1990s.\nVisions for the Blind (late 1990s–early 2000s): Led 12-day workshops at their vacation camp in Spring Valley\, NY\, producing results at the conclusion of each session.This list only scratches the surface of my experience\, but I hope it gives you a sense of my dedication to teaching and creating art.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Student works. We are so proud!\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/hand-building-with-clay-forbeginners-only/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T180000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: the 2nd Annual Alumni Exhibition "A Love Letter To Betty"
DESCRIPTION:Co-Curated by Dionis Ortiz and Jannette Jwahir \nExhibition Dates: February 28 – March 29 \nOpening Reception: Friday\, March 6\, 6 to 8 pm (RSVP) \nLocation: The Children’s Art Carnival Gallery\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY 10031 \nA Love Letter to Betty\, the 2nd annual Alumni Exhibition honors the enduring legacy of the Carnival’s founder\, artist Betty Blayton Taylor\, and her commitment to creating the Children’s Art Carnival as a space where art empowers young people\, their families\, and artists\, and serves to connect the community. \nRooted in the philosophy of her 1978 art education handbook\, Making Thoughts Become\, the exhibition reflects the Carnival’s continued belief that creativity transforms lived experience into meaningful expression. Featuring work created by Carnival alumni over five decades\, this year’s show highlights the lasting impact of Betty’s vision and the generational power of art to build confidence\, process memory\, and sustain community. \n\n \nPrograms at the Children’s Art Carnival are made possible with funding from the Harlem Community Development Corporation\, the New York State Council on the Arts\, NYC Cultural Affairs\, the West Harlem Development Corporation\, and through contributions from West Harlem community members.
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/the-2nd-annual-alumni-exhibition-a-love-letter-to-betty/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
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SUMMARY:Linoleum Block Printing - Carve\, Press\, Repeat! - CAC PRESS & PULL
DESCRIPTION:Linoleum Block Printing – Carve\, Press\, Repeat! \nFacilitator: Alannah Sears \nClass Date: Saturday\, March 7 \nTime: 1:00 – 4:00 pm \nVenue: The Children’s Art Carnival \nMax. Participants: 15 \nAges 12+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). \nAdult: $10\nParent with One Child: $14\nParent with Two Children: $18 \nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \n\nAlannah Sears \nEver wanted to create your own pattern or custom stamp? This workshop will show you how! \nParticipants will learn the art of linoleum carving (block printing) and hand-printing techniques to transfer their small\, simple designs onto fabric. Bring clothes\, tote bags\, or extra fabric to print on during the session. \nTip: Carving takes time\, so come prepared with a simple design to make sure you have enough time to print. \nAbout the process:Lino printing is a traditional relief printmaking technique\, often called lino cutting. It involves carving a design into a linoleum block using a sharp tool called a lino cutter. The raised (uncarved) areas are then inked with a brayer and printed onto paper or fabric using a baren or spoon. This method allows you to create multiple prints (called editions) of your artwork. \nWhile we’ll touch on traditional block printing principles\, this workshop is designed to help you develop your concept and understand the fundamentals of linoleum block printmaking—carving\, inking\, and creating reproductions. \n \n\n\n\nAbout the facilitators: \n \n Alannah Sears is a Brooklyn-based artist who investigates the complexities of the female experience through delicate graphite drawings. Her work challenges traditional representations of the female form\, creating figures that defy gravity and conventional notions of beauty. These figures contort\, elongate\, squeeze\, and fold in uncanny or impossible ways\, embodying an ethereal beauty through the delicate interplay of light and shadow. She has exhibited her work at CUE Art Foundation\, and Paradise Palace\, and has been awarded residencies at the Joan Mitchell Center\, Joan Mitchell Foundation (NY)\, and Vermont Studio Center. \nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \n\n\n\nCAC PRESS & PULL is a community-based printshop at The Children’s Art Carnival (CAC) in West Harlem\, grounded in equity\, access\, and experimentation. Inspired by the legacy of Robert Blackburn and Betty Blayton-Taylor\, the program emphasizes non-traditional and accessible printmaking techniques that prioritize process\, collaboration\, and creative independence.
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/carve-press-repeat-press-pull-spring-2026/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122553
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SUMMARY:Draw with Laura – all skill levels\, all ages!
DESCRIPTION:Come join Laura for a fun day of drawing\, no matter your skill level or age – creativity knows no bounds!\nThe 2nd Sundays of every month! \n\n\nClass Dates: \n\nSunday\, February 8\nSunday\,  March 8\nSunday\,  April 12\nSunday\, June 14\n\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nFor: All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed)\nFee:\nIndividual (adult) – $5\nParent and a child – $7\nParent and two children – $9\nParent and three children – $11\nOr pay-what-you-can \nRegistration is required to participate: REGISTER TODAY!\n12 participants max \n \n\nThink you can’t draw? Struggling with a sketch? We gotchu covered.\n\n\nThis welcoming class of teens\, adults\, and children with parents is “pencil positive”—fun and appropriate for artmakers of all levels: \n\nBeginner: Learn to see with “artist eyes” and use pencils and makers to make beautiful drawings you are proud of!\nIntermediate: For students with some experience who want to go further…Bring your own photos or receive subjects and style lessons to explore in class. Watch your talent start to shine!\nAdvanced: Get critique and help with a new or existing drawing—enhance your skills in composition\, perspective\, lighting\, figure drawing\, and narrative. Take your artistry higher!\n\nLaura provides 1:1 instruction in an empowering group setting. Come regularly to make quick improvements with your drawing skills and artistry AND find new friends. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout the facilitator:  \n \nA resident of West Harlem since 2015\, Laura King has a BS degree in environmental science and an extensive background in artmaking and teaching. She loves New York’s urban culture and color\, while she is equally passionate about finding and celebrating nature in the city. Laura is a volunteer gardener at the Hamilton Grange\, a certified animal rescuer\, and an artist who takes delight in illuminating the natural beauty that can be found EVERYWHERE in our urban jungle. Her drawings express her love for nature on many levels\, and she aims wholeheartedly to spark that joy and appreciation in her students\, too.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited: REGISTER TODAY!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/draw-with-laura-all-skill-levels-all-ages/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:Comics! with Micheline Hess - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to create comics? This fun\, 2-part class is great for kids or adults who’d like to try making their own. Beginning with character creation\, we’ll work together to craft a character while discussing things like anatomy\, reference\, style\, drawing tools and turn-arounds. In the Second session\, we’ll be taking the character we made together and exploring simple and fun ways to construct a story for it. We’ll also cover things like character voice\, writing vs. what you can show with art\, and story pacing. \nDATES: Saturday\, March 14 and Saturday\, March 21\nTIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nMAX PARTICIPANTS: 20\nFOR: Children\, Teens\, Adults (Children must be accompanied by an adult; no drop-off allowed)\nFEES: For 2 classes\nInvididual – $10\nParent with Child – $14\nParent with Two Children – $18\nor\nPay-what-you-can \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheline Hess \nBorn and raised in New York City\, Micheline Hess started her professional comic book career in the early 90s with Milestone Comics as a colorist. There she worked on titles like ‘Static’ and ‘Icon’. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College\, she has several creator-owned works\, such as the fantasy-adventure comic series ‘Malice in Ovenland’\, ‘The Anansi Kids and the All Saints’ Day Adventure’\, and the sociopolitical horror tale ‘Diary of a Mad\, Black\, Werewolf’. \nHer most recent work-The DMC 10th Anniversary Limited Edition short story – ‘This Land is Your Land’ made its debut at New York Comic Con 2024. You can learn more about Micheline and her projects at: \nwww.michmasharts.com \nInsta: @michmasharts \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/comics-with-micheline-hess/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122553
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SUMMARY:Easy! Watercolor - for Families with Kids
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\, 3:00 to 4:15 pm – Families with Kids\, 4:30 to 5:45 pm – Adults. \nEvery session is a little adventure\, as facilitator Tomo Mori introduces a new project and fresh techniques to try. There’s always something fun and different to explore\, and absolutely no need to stress about making a mess—CAC is all about creating and experimenting at your own pace. Painting\, especially with watercolors\, is a soothing experience—whether you love watching colors swirl and blend or simply enjoy the calming motion of your brush. Additionally\, some new projects explore the art of paper weaving and dyeing. \n\n\nThe 3 pm class is perfect for children ages 4 to 12 (and their families)\, while the 4:30 pm session offers a slightly more challenging experience for those ready for a bit more. No matter which class you join\, Tomo is happy to help anyone who wants to dive deeper into their art and get creative. \nWe’ll play with a variety of materials: watercolor ink\, tube and acrylic paints\, markers\, pencils\, Sumi ink\, masking tape\, stencils\, salt\, sponges\, and even bubbles! \nCome unwind in our painting workshop—a relaxed\, creative space open to all ages! \nMarch 15: Playing with textures. Get ready to dive into fun watercolor techniques that’ll add cool textures to your art! We will try 4-5 techniques to create textures using salts\, hand sanitizer\, bubble wrap\, cardboard\, combs\, and other everyday items. \nFor: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Drop off not allowed)\nMax Participants: 15 \nFees:\nIndividual (adult) $5\nParent and One Child $7\nParent with Two Children $9\nParent with Three Children $11\nOr\, donate-what-you-can \n60 mins class + 15 mins to clean up or catch up\nWear ready-to-make-art clothes\, or bring old T-shirts/art aprons. Some aprons are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout the facilitator: \nTomo Mori\, originally from Japan\, is a West Harlem-based artist specializing in fiber art installations and collage. From ages 14 to 15\, Tomo studied watercolor rigorously under a master watercolorist\, preparing herself to enroll at Tokyo Metropolitan High School for Music and Fine Art\, where she was accepted with a perfect score. \nAlthough watercolor is not central to her current art practice\, Tomo uses the medium to sketch ideas and maintain a visual journal. When she paints with watercolor\, she experiences a sense of freedom and an uplifted spirit—perhaps because the works are only sketches or because the medium is easy to get started with and to clean up. Through these workshops\, she aims to share the joy and therapeutic qualities of watercolor painting. \nTomo’s work has been exhibited at venues such as Columbia University\, Scope Miami\, The Laundromat Project\, Rush Arts Galleries\, Governors Island\, Newark Museum\, Christie’s\, and Swann Auction Galleries. In 2018\, she completed a laminated glass and metal installation commissioned by the MTA. She participated in the Winter Workspace Residency at Wave Hill in early 2023 and currently works as a studio artist at the Children’s Art Carnival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \nUPCOMING WORKSHOPS \nApril 19: Sumi Ink painting. Sumi ink is a traditional black ink used in East Asian calligraphy and painting (sumi-e). Participants can do abstract images or objects\, animals\, portraits\, landscapes\, or mixtures of multiple elements\, playing with the lightest gray to darkest black. \nMay 17: Coffee Filter Paper Dying (more info coming soon) \nJune 21: Father’s Day! Masking Tape Painting. We will use painter’s tape and acrylic paint to create a color-block painting on a canvas board or sheet \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/easy-watercolor-for-families-with-kids/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Easy! Watercolor - for Adults
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, March 15\, 4:30 to 5:45 pm – Adults\, 3:00 to 4:15 pm – Families with Kids \nEvery session is a little adventure\, as facilitator Tomo Mori introduces a new project and fresh techniques to try. There’s always something fun and different to explore\, and absolutely no need to stress about making a mess—CAC is all about creating and experimenting at your own pace. Painting\, especially with watercolors\, is a soothing experience—whether you love watching colors swirl and blend or simply enjoy the calming motion of your brush. Additionally\, some new projects explore the art of paper weaving and dyeing. \n\n\nThe 3 pm class is perfect for children ages 4 to 12 (and their families)\, while the 4:30 pm session offers a slightly more challenging experience for those ready for a bit more. No matter which class you join\, Tomo is happy to help anyone who wants to dive deeper into their art and get creative. \nWe’ll play with a variety of materials: watercolor ink\, tube and acrylic paints\, markers\, pencils\, Sumi ink\, masking tape\, stencils\, salt\, sponges\, and even bubbles! \nCome unwind in our painting workshop—a relaxed\, creative space open to all ages! \nMarch 15: Playing with textures. Get ready to dive into fun watercolor techniques that’ll add cool textures to your art! We will try 4-5 techniques to create textures using salts\, hand sanitizer\, bubble wrap\, cardboard\, combs\, and other everyday items. \nFor: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Drop off not allowed)\nMax Participants: 15 \nFees:\nIndividual (adult) $5\nOr\, donate-what-you-can \n60 mins class + 15 mins to clean up or catch up\nWear ready-to-make-art clothes\, or bring old T-shirts/art aprons. Some aprons are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nAbout the facilitator: \nTomo Mori\, originally from Japan\, is a West Harlem-based artist specializing in fiber art installations and collage. From ages 14 to 15\, Tomo studied watercolor rigorously under a master watercolorist\, preparing herself to enroll at Tokyo Metropolitan High School for Music and Fine Art\, where she was accepted with a perfect score. \nAlthough watercolor is not central to her current art practice\, Tomo uses the medium to sketch ideas and maintain a visual journal. When she paints with watercolor\, she experiences a sense of freedom and an uplifted spirit—perhaps because the works are only sketches or because the medium is easy to get started with and to clean up. Through these workshops\, she aims to share the joy and therapeutic qualities of watercolor painting. \nTomo’s work has been exhibited at venues such as Columbia University\, Scope Miami\, The Laundromat Project\, Rush Arts Galleries\, Governors Island\, Newark Museum\, Christie’s\, and Swann Auction Galleries. In 2018\, she completed a laminated glass and metal installation commissioned by the MTA. She participated in the Winter Workspace Residency at Wave Hill in early 2023 and currently works as a studio artist at the Children’s Art Carnival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \nUPCOMING WORKSHOPS \nApril 19: Sumi Ink painting. Sumi ink is a traditional black ink used in East Asian calligraphy and painting (sumi-e). Participants can do abstract images or objects\, animals\, portraits\, landscapes\, or mixtures of multiple elements\, playing with the lightest gray to darkest black. \nMay 17: Coffee Filter Paper Dying (more info coming soon) \nJune 21: Father’s Day! Masking Tape Painting. We will use painter’s tape and acrylic paint to create a color-block painting on a canvas board or sheet \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/easy-watercolor-for-adults-5/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Family Photo by Hamilton Heights Darkroom
DESCRIPTION:March 21\, 12 to 2 pm | Family Photo: Everybody has an old box of photos or negatives of their family members. Students bring in negatives of past and current family and make enlarged prints. Multiple copies can be gifted to others. \nFor: 18+\n(The CAC postcards had an error\, but this is for ages 18 and up. Not for children.)\nMax Participants: 5 \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required to participate: Register Now \n \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Workshops: \n\n\nFebruary 21 | Photograms for Parent & Child: This is a fun introduction to the darkroom class. Students place objects on photographic paper and expose them to light\, then develop the paper in our darkroom.  The unusual combinations are personal expressions that utilize the student’s intuition. (Register) \nMarch 21 | Family Photo: Everybody has an old box of photos or negatives of their family members. Students bring in negatives of past and current family and make enlarged prints. Multiple copies can be gifted to others. (Register) \nApril 18 | Darkroom Open Printing: Students can print what they like. They can print photograms again or combine enlarged negatives with objects for unique photographs.  Students who attend two or more of these workshops begin to see the potential of creating art in a traditional darkroom. \nMay 23 | Matting: Students provide their own work to be matted in preparation for framing and display.  This class is suitable for attendance by students from multiple disciplines.  A bevel edged window mat (supplied) is cut for each piece and students attach their work.  Photos\, drawings\, collage and old newspaper articles can be matted.  Students leave with pieces mounted and ready to frame. \n  \nAbout Facilitators: Michael Macioce & Lenore Browne\n \nMichael Macioce is a founder and the instructor at the Hamilton Heights Darkroom. Practicing photography from his East Village studio since 1982\, he is known for combining fine art and documentary photography of the downtown music and art scenes. \nA graduate of The School of Visual Arts (1990) Michael’s teaching career began at Parsons School of Design in 1994. He has taught photography at The New School\, The School of Visual Arts and The Educational Alliance before founding The Hamilton Heights Darkroom. \nHe has exhibited at many galleries in the US and Japan\, has had work shown in the Jewish Museum of Paris and was a featured photographer at the New York Photo Festival 2010 at St. Ann’s Warehouse\, where he lectured an “Photographing Unseen New York.” \nYou can see his work at his website macioce.org and his instagram @maciocephotography \nLenore Browne started using a film camera after graduating high school. Although she later received business-related degrees\, her passion lies with film photography and printing in a traditional darkroom. In her first attempt to display her photographs\, Browne’s “Life Lines” was selected in a juried competition for exhibition at the Pen and Brush Gallery\, in Greenwich Village\, by Daile Kaplan\, Vice President and Director of Photographs of the Swann Galleries\, May 2009. Thereafter\, she began documenting Harlem as it evolves through its Second Renaissance. Browne’s Harlem photographs have exhibited at Hamilton Landmark Galleries\, Symphony Space\, Harlem Hospital\, Columbia University Barrie Russ\, Harlem Fine Arts Show and the New York Public Library. \nBrowne is a founder and Board Member (President) of the Hamilton Heights Darkroom whose nonprofit mission is to provide photography and darkroom printing experience to youth and adults in the Harlem Community. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout Hamilton Heights Darkroom:\nLocated in the historic Hamilton Heights neighborhood within Harlem\, Hamilton Heights Darkroom (HHD) is dedicated to the preservation of traditional darkroom printing and film photography. Students use film cameras\, and print from negatives in the darkroom as a basis to learn photography. HHD offers photography basics and darkroom printing for youth\, teens and adult printers\, from beginner level to advanced. \nAs darkrooms\, photography and public school arts programs disappear\, HHD strives to preserve both culture and photography in the Harlem community. HHD offers group printing classes\, photography classes (film and digital) and discussion about current photography issues in a collegial setting. HHD collaborates with local community arts and culture organizations seeking youth and adults interested in photography. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/family-photos-by-hamilton-heights-darkroom-4/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T140000
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SUMMARY:Comics! with Micheline Hess - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to create comics? This fun\, 2-part class is great for kids or adults who’d like to try making their own. Beginning with character creation\, we’ll work together to craft a character while discussing things like anatomy\, reference\, style\, drawing tools and turn-arounds. In the Second session\, we’ll be taking the character we made together and exploring simple and fun ways to construct a story for it. We’ll also cover things like character voice\, writing vs. what you can show with art\, and story pacing. \nDATES: Saturday\, March 14 (ended) and Saturday\, March 21 (You can join only part 2 class even if you missed the first one)\nTIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nMAX PARTICIPANTS: 20\nFOR: Children\, Teens\, Adults (Children must be accompanied by an adult; no drop-off allowed)\nFEES: For part 2 class only\nIndividual – $5\nParent with Child – $7\nParent with Two Children – $9\nor\nPay-what-you-can \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheline Hess \nBorn and raised in New York City\, Micheline Hess started her professional comic book career in the early 90s with Milestone Comics as a colorist. There she worked on titles like ‘Static’ and ‘Icon’. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College\, she has several creator-owned works\, such as the fantasy-adventure comic series ‘Malice in Ovenland’\, ‘The Anansi Kids and the All Saints’ Day Adventure’\, and the sociopolitical horror tale ‘Diary of a Mad\, Black\, Werewolf’. \nHer most recent work-The DMC 10th Anniversary Limited Edition short story – ‘This Land is Your Land’ made its debut at New York Comic Con 2024. You can learn more about Micheline and her projects at: \nwww.michmasharts.com \nInsta: @michmasharts \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/comics-with-micheline-hess-part-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Collage/Mixed Media for Families
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Harlem families! \nCome on out and join artist Elan Cadiz for her fun mixed-media classes designed for the whole family. We will build\, cut\, rip\, draw\, paste and more. Join us every 4th Saturday of each month. Each class will highlight a topic\, and participants will leave with a one-of-a-kind collage. \nSaturday\, March 28\nTheme: Harlem Woman Artist Highlight\nJoin us this Women’s History Month to celebrate the artworks of Harlem artist Loïs Marilou Jones by making a collage inspired by her prolific body of work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 1 to 3 pm\nFor: Families with children\, but adults are welcome as well. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed.\nFee:\nIndividual (adult) $5\nParent and One Child $7\nParent with Two Children $9\nParent with Three Children $11\n(Or\, donate-what-you-can)\nMax participants: 18 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nUPCOMING WORKSHOPS\nSaturday\, April 25\nTheme: Earth Day Assemblages \nIn this specialized collage workshop participants will examine and re-imagine found object materials into sculptural structures. \nSaturday\, May 23\nTheme: Rainy Day Collages \nApril showers bring May flowers. In this specialized collage workshop\, we will create playful layered watercolor collages. \nSaturday\, June 27\nTheme: JUNETEENTH Quilt Project \nIn the celebration of Juneteenth\, this specialized collage workshop will highlight the use of visual arts to tell stories. Each participant will construct a panel of our community quilt\, illustrating a story of freedom through the use of fabric\, markers and paint. \n \nAbout Facilitator: Elan Cadiz \nArt Education is an important part of Elan’s artistic practice. She has instructed young people in the arts for 25 years and taught for or was in collaboration with programs/institutions such as the Police Athletic League (P.A.L)\, Astoria Beacon Program\, Young Adult Institute (Y.A.I)\, Casa Duarte\, P.S. /I.S. 180\, Say Yes To Education (affiliated with Columbia’s Teachers College)\, Harlem School of the Arts\, Thurgood Marshall Upper and Lower Academies\, Harlem Gems (Harlem Children Zone)\, No Longer Empty\, Cool Culture\, Bank Street College\, Weeksville Heritage Center\, the Studio Museum in Harlem\, New York Historical Society\, Center for Arts Education\, Community Works NYC\, Brooklyn Museum\, Brooklyn Children’s Museum\, the Boys Club of New York City\, Foster Pride\, the Children’s Museum of Manhattan\, BridgeHampton Museum\, Harlem NeedleArts\, the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling and more. \n  \nSpace is limited: Get your ticket today!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/collage-mixed-media-for-families-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T180000
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SUMMARY:Kindness Rooted - Art Workshop by Aleathia Brown 
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 28\, 2026\, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm\nThe Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York NY 10031 \nParticipants will paint on burlap. Inspired by Aleathia’s one Woman Show “Beyond Werdz” an exhibition with works on burlap at The City University of New York: Aaron Davis Hall Performing Arts Center March 17 – June 30\, 2026. \nA Selection of ancient symbols of Kindness will be shared. Conversation and some will share stories of acts of kindness during the workshop. Participants will paint on the textured fabric\, each will unravel the base of they’re Artpiece leaving a tassel like base. Methodically unraveling is relaxing and meditative. \nLeave with a reminder to display on Your wall Your symbol Kindness\, which has benefits lowering anxiety\, blood pressure and inspires You to act with kindness having experienced others towards You. \nColors and symbols\, tell a story\, the spirit of Kindness in a time worth being gently reminded reminds us to stay connected to our highest frequencies when life tests us. \nThis Art Workshop includes an act of kindness\nSupport by sponsoring a ticket or 2 for someone wanting to attend not able to pay. Community is vital in sharing on many levels \nLight Refreshments\nPlaylist by DJ Masai \nMaster Teaching Artist\nAleathia Brown of\nAleathia’s Original Artworks\nguides each Adult Participant on Your creative journey \nJoin us at the table. A safe\, creative\, enjoyable session tapping into Your inner Art Super Power at whatever level that You are at. \nSaturday March 28\, 2026\nTickets $48.50\nAleathia Brown\naleathiab.art@gmail.com \nPayment Link\nhttps://square.link/u/Sc5CJX4g \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAleathia Brown\n  \nInstagram: @aleathias_original_artworks \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/kindness-rooted-art-workshop-by-aleathia-brown/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T150000
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SUMMARY:Blueprint & Brush: Mixed Media Cyanotypes - CAC PRESS & PULL
DESCRIPTION:Blueprint & Brush: Mixed Media Cyanotypes – CAC PRESS & PULL \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 4th \nTime: 1:00 – 3:00pm \nVenue: The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY 10031 \nFor: Adults and Children Ages 12 and Up \nMax Participants: 8\nReserve your spot now! \nCyanotype printing is a 150-year-old photographic process that produces rich Prussian blue prints from photographs\, drawings\, and found imagery. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, participants will create cyanotype prints on paper and then develop them further with watercolor layering. Led by multimedia artist and Harlem native Dionis Ortiz\, the class welcomes artists of all levels and offers a guided introduction to this mixed-media process. Participants will leave with their own artworks on paper and new skills to continue exploring on their own. \n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDionis Ortiz\nAbout the facilitator: Dionis Ortiz\n\nDionis Ortiz is a multimedia artist\, community art producer\, and educator who works in printmaking\, collage\, and sculpture. Drawing from his experiences as a child born and raised in Harlem of Dominican descent\, he creates geometric\, process-based works from ill-regarded and found materials to celebrate the people of the African diaspora. \nHe was a participant in the Artist in the Marketplace (AIM) Program at The Bronx Museum of the Arts\, received a Rema Hort Mann Artist Community Engagement Grant\, and has been an Artist in Residence at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan. He has produced several solo exhibitions in New York and his work was recently included in Estamos bien: La Trienal 20/21 at El Museo Del Barrio (New York). \nCommunity engagement is central to his practice and he has produced projects for Harlem River Park Fund\, Museum of Art and Design\, and ImageNation. \nIn 2021 he was Artist in Residence at Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art and Storytelling and his mural design was selected by PubliColor for an elementary school in East Harlem. His work has been featured in The New York Times several times and is included in Latinx Art: Artists\, Market\, and Politics by Arlene Dávila. \nThis community work extends to teaching and Ortiz teaches all ages from pre-K to teenagers and undergraduates at Hunter College and Cornell University. \nHe received his B.F.A from SUNY Purchase College and his M.F.A from CUNY Hunter College. \n  \n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \nCAC PRESS & PULL is a community-based printshop at The Children’s Art Carnival (CAC) in West Harlem\, grounded in equity\, access\, and experimentation. Inspired by the legacy of Robert Blackburn and Betty Blayton-Taylor\, the program emphasizes non-traditional and accessible printmaking techniques that prioritize process\, collaboration\, and creative independence.
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/blueprint-brush-mixed-media-cyanotypes-cac-press-pull/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000
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SUMMARY:Comics! with Micheline Hess - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to create comics? This fun\, 2-part class is great for kids or adults who’d like to try making their own. Beginning with character creation\, we’ll work together to craft a character while discussing things like anatomy\, reference\, style\, drawing tools and turn-arounds. In the Second session\, we’ll be taking the character we made together and exploring simple and fun ways to construct a story for it. We’ll also cover things like character voice\, writing vs. what you can show with art\, and story pacing. \nDATES: Saturday\, April 11 and Saturday\, April 18\nTIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nMAX PARTICIPANTS: 20\nFOR: Children\, Teens\, Adults (Children must be accompanied by an adult; no drop-off allowed)\nFEES: For 2 classes\nInvididual – $10\nParent with Child – $14\nParent with Two Children – $18\nor\nPay-what-you-can \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheline Hess \nBorn and raised in New York City\, Micheline Hess started her professional comic book career in the early 90s with Milestone Comics as a colorist. There she worked on titles like ‘Static’ and ‘Icon’. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College\, she has several creator-owned works\, such as the fantasy-adventure comic series ‘Malice in Ovenland’\, ‘The Anansi Kids and the All Saints’ Day Adventure’\, and the sociopolitical horror tale ‘Diary of a Mad\, Black\, Werewolf’. \nHer most recent work-The DMC 10th Anniversary Limited Edition short story – ‘This Land is Your Land’ made its debut at New York Comic Con 2024. You can learn more about Micheline and her projects at: \nwww.michmasharts.com \nInsta: @michmasharts \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/comics-with-micheline-hess-part-1/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T122553
CREATED:20260311T135431Z
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SUMMARY:Draw with Laura – all skill levels\, all ages!
DESCRIPTION:Come join Laura for a fun day of drawing\, no matter your skill level or age – creativity knows no bounds!\nThe 2nd Sundays of every month! \n\n\nClass Dates: \n\nSunday\, February 8\nSunday\,  March 8\nSunday\,  April 12\nSunday\, May 10\nSunday\, June 14\n\nTime: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nFor: All Ages (Children must be accompanied by an adult. No drop-off allowed)\nFee:\nIndividual (adult) – $5\nParent and a child – $7\nParent and two children – $9\nParent and three children – $11\nOr pay-what-you-can \nRegistration is required to participate: REGISTER TODAY!\n12 participants max \n \n\nThink you can’t draw? Struggling with a sketch? We gotchu covered.\n\n\nThis welcoming class of teens\, adults\, and children with parents is “pencil positive”—fun and appropriate for artmakers of all levels: \n\nBeginner: Learn to see with “artist eyes” and use pencils and makers to make beautiful drawings you are proud of!\nIntermediate: For students with some experience who want to go further…Bring your own photos or receive subjects and style lessons to explore in class. Watch your talent start to shine!\nAdvanced: Get critique and help with a new or existing drawing—enhance your skills in composition\, perspective\, lighting\, figure drawing\, and narrative. Take your artistry higher!\n\nLaura provides 1:1 instruction in an empowering group setting. Come regularly to make quick improvements with your drawing skills and artistry AND find new friends. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nAbout the facilitator:  \n \nA resident of West Harlem since 2015\, Laura King has a BS degree in environmental science and an extensive background in artmaking and teaching. She loves New York’s urban culture and color\, while she is equally passionate about finding and celebrating nature in the city. Laura is a volunteer gardener at the Hamilton Grange\, a certified animal rescuer\, and an artist who takes delight in illuminating the natural beauty that can be found EVERYWHERE in our urban jungle. Her drawings express her love for nature on many levels\, and she aims wholeheartedly to spark that joy and appreciation in her students\, too.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpace is limited: REGISTER TODAY!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/draw-with-laura-all-skill-levels-all-ages-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Darkroom Open Printing
DESCRIPTION:April 18 | Darkroom Open Printing: Students can print what they like. They can print photograms again or combine enlarged negatives with objects for unique photographs.  Students who attend two or more of these workshops begin to see the potential of creating art in a traditional darkroom. (Register) \nFor: 18+\nMax Participants: 5 \n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required to participate: Register Now \n \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Workshops: \n\n\nFebruary 21 | Photograms for Parent & Child: This is a fun introduction to the darkroom class. Students place objects on photographic paper and expose them to light\, then develop the paper in our darkroom.  The unusual combinations are personal expressions that utilize the student’s intuition. \nMarch 21 | Family Photo: Everybody has an old box of photos or negatives of their family members. Students bring in negatives of past and current family and make enlarged prints. Multiple copies can be gifted to others. \nApril 18 | Darkroom Open Printing: Students can print what they like. They can print photograms again or combine enlarged negatives with objects for unique photographs.  Students who attend two or more of these workshops begin to see the potential of creating art in a traditional darkroom. (Register) \nMay 23 | Matting: Students provide their own work to be matted in preparation for framing and display.  This class is suitable for attendance by students from multiple disciplines.  A bevel edged window mat (supplied) is cut for each piece and students attach their work.  Photos\, drawings\, collage and old newspaper articles can be matted.  Students leave with pieces mounted and ready to frame. (Register) \n  \nAbout Facilitators: Michael Macioce & Lenore Browne\n \nMichael Macioce is a founder and the instructor at the Hamilton Heights Darkroom. Practicing photography from his East Village studio since 1982\, he is known for combining fine art and documentary photography of the downtown music and art scenes. \nA graduate of The School of Visual Arts (1990) Michael’s teaching career began at Parsons School of Design in 1994. He has taught photography at The New School\, The School of Visual Arts and The Educational Alliance before founding The Hamilton Heights Darkroom. \nHe has exhibited at many galleries in the US and Japan\, has had work shown in the Jewish Museum of Paris and was a featured photographer at the New York Photo Festival 2010 at St. Ann’s Warehouse\, where he lectured an “Photographing Unseen New York.” \nYou can see his work at his website macioce.org and his instagram @maciocephotography \nLenore Browne started using a film camera after graduating high school. Although she later received business-related degrees\, her passion lies with film photography and printing in a traditional darkroom. In her first attempt to display her photographs\, Browne’s “Life Lines” was selected in a juried competition for exhibition at the Pen and Brush Gallery\, in Greenwich Village\, by Daile Kaplan\, Vice President and Director of Photographs of the Swann Galleries\, May 2009. Thereafter\, she began documenting Harlem as it evolves through its Second Renaissance. Browne’s Harlem photographs have exhibited at Hamilton Landmark Galleries\, Symphony Space\, Harlem Hospital\, Columbia University Barrie Russ\, Harlem Fine Arts Show and the New York Public Library. \nBrowne is a founder and Board Member (President) of the Hamilton Heights Darkroom whose nonprofit mission is to provide photography and darkroom printing experience to youth and adults in the Harlem Community. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout Hamilton Heights Darkroom:\nLocated in the historic Hamilton Heights neighborhood within Harlem\, Hamilton Heights Darkroom (HHD) is dedicated to the preservation of traditional darkroom printing and film photography. Students use film cameras\, and print from negatives in the darkroom as a basis to learn photography. HHD offers photography basics and darkroom printing for youth\, teens and adult printers\, from beginner level to advanced. \nAs darkrooms\, photography and public school arts programs disappear\, HHD strives to preserve both culture and photography in the Harlem community. HHD offers group printing classes\, photography classes (film and digital) and discussion about current photography issues in a collegial setting. HHD collaborates with local community arts and culture organizations seeking youth and adults interested in photography. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOnline registration is required to participate: Register Now
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/darkroom-open-printing/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Comics! with Micheline Hess - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to create comics? This fun\, 2-part class is great for kids or adults who’d like to try making their own. Beginning with character creation\, we’ll work together to craft a character while discussing things like anatomy\, reference\, style\, drawing tools and turn-arounds. In the Second session\, we’ll be taking the character we made together and exploring simple and fun ways to construct a story for it. We’ll also cover things like character voice\, writing vs. what you can show with art\, and story pacing. \nDATES: Saturday\, April 11 (ended) and Saturday\, April 18 (You can join the 2nd class even if you missed the first one)\nTIME: 2:00 to 4:00 pm\nMAX PARTICIPANTS: 20\nFOR: Children\, Teens\, Adults (Children must be accompanied by an adult; no drop-off allowed)\nFEES: For 2 classes\nIndividual – $10\nParent with Child – $14\nParent with Two Children – $18\nor\nPay-what-you-can \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nAbout the Facilitator: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMicheline Hess \nBorn and raised in New York City\, Micheline Hess started her professional comic book career in the early 90s with Milestone Comics as a colorist. There she worked on titles like ‘Static’ and ‘Icon’. A graduate of Sarah Lawrence College\, she has several creator-owned works\, such as the fantasy-adventure comic series ‘Malice in Ovenland’\, ‘The Anansi Kids and the All Saints’ Day Adventure’\, and the sociopolitical horror tale ‘Diary of a Mad\, Black\, Werewolf’. \nHer most recent work-The DMC 10th Anniversary Limited Edition short story – ‘This Land is Your Land’ made its debut at New York Comic Con 2024. You can learn more about Micheline and her projects at: \nwww.michmasharts.com \nInsta: @michmasharts \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Reserve your spot now!
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/comics-with-micheline-hess-part-2-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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SUMMARY:Easy! Watercolor - for Families with Kids
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, April 19\, 3:00 to 4:15 pm – Families with Kids\, 4:30 to 5:45 pm – Adults. \nEvery session is a little adventure\, as facilitator Tomo Mori introduces a new project and fresh techniques to try. There’s always something fun and different to explore\, and absolutely no need to stress about making a mess—CAC is all about creating and experimenting at your own pace. Painting\, especially with watercolors\, is a soothing experience—whether you love watching colors swirl and blend or simply enjoy the calming motion of your brush. Additionally\, some new projects explore the art of paper weaving and dyeing. \n\n\nThe 3 pm class is perfect for children ages 4 to 12 (and their families)\, while the 4:30 pm session offers a slightly more challenging experience for those ready for a bit more. No matter which class you join\, Tomo is happy to help anyone who wants to dive deeper into their art and get creative. \nWe’ll play with a variety of materials: watercolor ink\, tube and acrylic paints\, markers\, pencils\, Sumi ink\, masking tape\, stencils\, salt\, sponges\, and even bubbles! \nCome unwind in our painting workshop—a relaxed\, creative space open to all ages! \nFor: All ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. (Drop off not allowed)\nMax Participants: 15 \nApril 19: Sumi Ink painting. Sumi ink is a traditional black ink used in East Asian calligraphy and painting (sumi-e). Participants can do abstract images or objects\, animals\, portraits\, landscapes\, or mixtures of multiple elements\, playing with the lightest gray to darkest black. \nFees:\nIndividual (adult) $5\nParent and One Child $7\nParent with Two Children $9\nParent with Three Children $11\nOr\, donate-what-you-can \n60 mins class + 15 mins to clean up or catch up\nWear ready-to-make-art clothes\, or bring old T-shirts/art aprons. Some aprons are available. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAbout the facilitator: \nTomo Mori\, originally from Japan\, is a West Harlem-based artist specializing in fiber art installations and collage. From ages 14 to 15\, Tomo studied watercolor rigorously under a master watercolorist\, preparing herself to enroll at Tokyo Metropolitan High School for Music and Fine Art\, where she was accepted with a perfect score. \nAlthough watercolor is not central to her current art practice\, Tomo uses the medium to sketch ideas and maintain a visual journal. When she paints with watercolor\, she experiences a sense of freedom and an uplifted spirit—perhaps because the works are only sketches or because the medium is easy to get started with and to clean up. Through these workshops\, she aims to share the joy and therapeutic qualities of watercolor painting. \nTomo’s work has been exhibited at venues such as Columbia University\, Scope Miami\, The Laundromat Project\, Rush Arts Galleries\, Governors Island\, Newark Museum\, Christie’s\, and Swann Auction Galleries. In 2018\, she completed a laminated glass and metal installation commissioned by the MTA. She participated in the Winter Workspace Residency at Wave Hill in early 2023 and currently works as a studio artist at the Children’s Art Carnival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nRegistration is required to participate: Save your spot today! \nUPCOMING WORKSHOPS \nApril 19: Sumi Ink painting. Sumi ink is a traditional black ink used in East Asian calligraphy and painting (sumi-e). Participants can do abstract images or objects\, animals\, portraits\, landscapes\, or mixtures of multiple elements\, playing with the lightest gray to darkest black. \nMay 17: Coffee Filter Paper Dying (more info coming soon) \nJune 21: Father’s Day! Masking Tape Painting. We will use painter’s tape and acrylic paint to create a color-block painting on a canvas board or sheet \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://childrensartcarnival.org/event/easy-watercolor-for-families-with-kids-2/
LOCATION:The Children’s Art Carnival\, 62 Hamilton Terrace\, New York\, NY\, 10031\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Workshops
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