Programs designed for children, ages: 6-8 years:
New! Clay Animal Brush Head Figures - Mixed Media. Children will creating a cartoon themed animal sculpture by building Model Magic clay on top of a paint brush. This program is suitable for children ages 6 and up.
New! Spring Flower Sun Catcher - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to spring themed stories before creating a flower shaped sun catcher that includes a ribbon for hanging in a window or up on a wall. This program is suitable for children ages 5 and up.
New! Little Bake Shop Treats - Mixed Media. Children's imaginations will be ignited when they get to create a trio of pretend bake shop treats that sit on top of a special decorated tray. This program is suitable for children ages 5 and up.
New! "Cuckoo" Clock - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy creating a clock that is reminiscent of the classic "cuckoo" styled clock, complete with its own little bird This is a great program for welcoming in the New Year or Spring! Suitable for for ages 6 and up.
New! Enchanted Forest - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to stories about garden fairies before creating a three dimensional forest filled with fairies, gnomes, and any magical creatures that children can dream up.This is a great program for ages 5 and up.
New! Aboriginal Animal Mosaic: Kids will view and discuss animal images created by creative Aboriginal artists before creating an animal mosaic in the style of Aboriginal artists. This program is suitable for children ages 6 and up.
New! Mosaic Butterfly: Kids will learn about symmetrical design in form of butterfly wings before creating a mosaic butterfly design of their own. This program is suitable for children ages 6 and up.
New! Good Luck Goldfish: Mixed Media. Looking for a creative program to help kids and teens celebrate the Chinese New Year? Look no further, this mosaic goldfish is fun to make and who knows... it may bring you good fortune in the new year!
New! Snowmen at Night - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to the delightful book, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Beuhner before creating a pair of funny snowmen roasting marshmallows over an open fire. This is a great family program and also suitable for ages 5 and up.
New! Winter Wonderland Transparent Painting - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy creating a winter themed painting on sheets of transparent film. The sheets are then layered inside a standing picture frame. This program is great for ages 6 and up
New! Keith Haring Dream Lamp: Mixed media. Kids will have a blast designing their own lamp taking inspiration from the artist Keith Haring and his playful imagery. The lamp comes wired and includes a 40 watt bulb.
New! Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Sculpture - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy using Model Magic clay to create realistic looking ice cream treats. Pretend sprinkles, and colored "syrup" will top off this dreamy looking sculpture. Kids will love this and so will you.
New! Sweet Dreams Ice Cream Sculpture - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy using Model Magic clay to create realistic looking ice cream treats. Pretend sprinkles, and colored "syrup" will top off this dreamy looking sculpture. Kids will love this and so will you.
New! Mosaic Mirror: Mixed media. Kids will enjoy creating a beautiful mosaic mirror. Brightly colored glass mosaics, faux gems, baubles, beads and buttons will be used in this creative craft that is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras, Mother's day, Father's day and more!
New! Royal Crown Mosaic: Mixed media. Kids will enjoy creating a mosaic design shaped like a royal crown. Brightly colored glass mosaics, faux gems, baubles, beads and buttons will be used in this creative craft that is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras, Mother's day, Father's day and more!
New! Mosaic Sun Catcher: Mixed Media. Children will be captivated by stories that explore color mixing before creating a stunning sun catcher using a picture frame and glass mosaic pieces. This program promises fun for all!
New! Sand Mosaic on Wood: Kids will enjoy designing their own sand mosaic on a wooden tile form. The finished piece will be suitable for hanging from a pretty ribbon, attached on the back of the wood. This program is offered exclusively by Catherine Martin. Please contact her directly if you are interested in booking a program.
Catherine Martin:
516-241-5758 (cell)
516-798-2148 (home)
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New! Mosaic Scatter Painting - Mixed Media. What do you get when you combine canvas, mosaic pieces, beads, glue and glitter? A whole lot of fun! This program is wonderful for improving fine motor skills!
New! Glow Owl: Mixed Media. This whimsical owl has a little secret to share, his eyes really glow in the dark, thanks to special paint. Children will enjoy listening to owl themed stories and learning how to mix earth tone colors before creating their own lovely painting on canvas board.
New! Spooky Forest: Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to fall themed stories before creating their own spooky themed forest using sticks, clay and embellishments.
New! Spooky Forest: Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to fall themed stories before creating their own spooky themed forest using sticks, clay and embellishments.
New! Going on a Bear Hunt- Mixed Media. Invite children to celebrate a classic picture book and craft. Children will create their own bear, people, and a cave in this fun diorama themed program. Children will enjoy telling their own version of the story moving their people and critters around. The perfect craft for kids in K and up.
New! Rockin Guitar Clock!: Mixed media. This fun, guitar shaped table top clock gets noticed because of the quirky angle it sits on. This makes a great program for Father's Day because we all want to celebrate rock n' roll dads!
New! Kite Clock- Mixed Media. Children will enjoy creating this kite shaped clock that appears to glide through the air. This craft is sure to wow children, aged 6 and up.
New! Kite Clock- Mixed Media. Children will enjoy creating this kite shaped clock that appears to glide through the air. This craft is sure to wow children, aged 6 and up.
New! Kite Clock- Mixed Media. Children will enjoy creating this kite shaped clock that appears to glide through the air. This craft is sure to wow children, aged 6 and up.
New! Snow Dude- Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to winter themed stories before creating their own colorful snowman riding on a snow board. This craft is sure to wow children, aged 6 and up.
New! Snow Dude- Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to winter themed stories before creating their own colorful snowman riding on a snow board. This craft is sure to wow children, aged 6 and up.
Brush Head People: Mixed Media. Kids will have a blast creating these fun characters. Starting with a basic paint brush, kids will add Model Magic, foil and embellishments as they form their own own personalized figure.
*This project was custom designed in response to a librarian request
(New!) Ghostly Diorama: Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic as they create a trick or treating ghost and haunted house set inside a fenced little yard. This craft will inspire spooktacular creations from everyone!
(New!) Thankful Turkey: Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic as they create this playful little friend, just in time for the holidays.
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Mixed Up Space Characters!: Model Magic with collage. An outer space adventure featuring alien characters.
Mixed Up Mice: Model Magic. A fun color mixing program based on the picture book: "Mouse Paint".
Mosaic Mom Gift: Mixed media. Give mom a mosaic gift that she'll love. Kids will enjoy gluing mosaic "tessarae" onto canvas. Mosaic filled letters spell out the word "mom". This project makes a great Mother 's day gift.
Mom's Pretty Journal: Mixed media journal. Based on the book: "Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse". This program is great for Mother's day gifts!
Mosaic Dad Gift: Mixed media. Give dad a mosaic gift that he'll love! Kids will enjoy gluing metal findings and odds and ends onto a hand colored canvas. Mosaic filled letters spell out the word "dad". This make a great Father's day gift.
Dad's Briefcase Journal: Mixed media journal. This program is great for Father's day gifts!
Underwater Submarine Diorama: Mixed Media Diorama based on the picture book: "Alistair Under Water".
Fishy Backpack: Mixed Media
Snowman Clock - Mixed Media clock
*This project was custom designed in response to a librarian request.
Pet Clocks - Mixed Media alarm clock.
*POPULAR LIBRARIAN REQUEST
Monster Clock - Kids will enjoy creating their own monster themed character for this fun clock program. 
Graffiti Art Messenger Bag - Marker and rhinestones.
City Sack - Marker and rhinestones.
*This project was custom designed in response to a librarian request.
My Oval Office- Mixed Media diorama.
*POPULAR LIBRARIAN REQUEST DURING ELECTION YEARS.
Beach Bum Snowman - Mixed Media sculptural relief.
*POPULAR LIBRARIAN REQUEST
Sailboat Regatta - Mixed Media, watercolors and tissue paper.
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