Fall Program Suggestions:
Programs listed here are suitable for a variety of ages and most can be adapted your particular age group. Some programs are offered exclusively by Catherine Martin. Please contact her directly regarding booking a program with her.
Mosaic Peace Symbol: Mixed media. Teens will enjoy creating a mosaic design in the shape of a peace sign. A variety of mosaic tiles, baubles, faux gems and buttons add to the wonderful texture and color of this mosaic design. Perfect for back to school, or as a holiday gift!
New! Splatter Painted Initials: Mixed media. Kids will have a blast cutting, painting and finally splattering two alphabet letters of their choice. Cork letters measure approximately 5" in height and are perfect for hanging on a wall or inside a school locker. Send kids back to school with this cool craft!
New! Dia de Los Muertos - Skull Mosaic: Mixed media. This is a great program for Halloween and or Nov. 1st or Nov. 2nd! Teens will have a blast creating a mosaic in the shape of a skull. Faux gems, acrylic paint, crystal mosaic pieces and more are combined to create this Halloween themed craft!
New! Spooky Forest: Mixed Media. This spooky little forest has friendly ghosts that charm rather than scare. Children will enjoy listening to fall themed stories before creating their own spooky forest using natural materials, clay and embellishments.
Winter Program Suggestions:
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! 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! Mosaic Snowman: What a wonderful way to celebrate the winter months! Teens will enjoy creating a winter scene on canvas including a cheerful snowman. Faux gems, Mardi Gras beads, mosaic crystals and more are combined to create this fun craft.
New! Wheel Thrown Clay Bowls: Teens will have a blast as they learn clay "throwing" techniques working with air dry clay on an electric ceramic wheel. Clay tools and stampers will be available for decorating the finished bowls which will dry overnight. 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)
New! Wheel Thrown Clay Vases: Teens will have a blast working on an electric wheel as they learn how to "throw" air dry clay as they create a decorative vase. Clay tools and stampers will be used to decorate the vases which will air dry overnight. 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)
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! Boxy Robot Clock: Mixed media. Kids will enjoy creating a working, robot themed clock that can sit on top of a shelf or dresser. Kids will have a blast personalizing their own cool clock! This is a great program for kids 9 and up.
New! Metal Washer Necklace: Kids and teens will enjoy painting metal washers using colorful nail polish before threading them onto a leather cord. 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)
New! Zodiac Lamp: What's your sign? Teens will have fun creating a zodiac themed table lamp using permanent markers and stickers. Stencils are provided for this engaging project.
New! Keith haring Dream Lamp: Mixed media. Kids will have a blast designing their own lamp as they get inspired by the work of artist Keith Haring. The lamps is wired, and comes with a 40 watt bulb. Send kids back to school with this cool craft.
New! Fly Me to the Moon: Mixed media on canvas. Kids will enjoy creating a cool rocket ship that flies through space with an unusual passenger. For added fun, the kids will use glow in the dark paint on the moon, stars and rocket ship. Watch this picture come alive when the lights go out!
Spring Program Suggestions:
New! Mother Goose on the Loose!: Mixed Media. Inspire kids to read early by introducing them to Mother Goose and her charming tales. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic clay to create their own Mother Goose character complete with her own little book of tales.
New! Sporty Silhouette Journal: Mixed Media. Older kids and Teens will enjoy using a transfer drawing technique to add sporty silhouettes onto the front and back of a practical school journal. This program is perfect for back to school fun.
New! Comic Clock: Teens will have fun creating a wall clock, shaped like a thought bubble with each hour marked by classic comic strip characters.
New! Going on a Bear Hunt- Mixed Media. Welcome children back to school with a classic picture book and craft. Children will create a bear, people, and a cave. Children will enjoy telling their own version of the story. The perfect craft for kids in K and up.
New! Fairy 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! Glitter Globe Journal: Mixed media. Kids and teens will flip over creating a snow globe themed image for the cover of this journal. The best part is that the glitter really moves with a gentle shake. This makes a great back to school craft!
DIY Table Top Lamp: Teens will have fun decorating the plastic shade on this table top lamp. Markers and or acrylic paints can be used to create a colorful design that will provide a soft glow and enhance any room.
New! Hand Painted Messenger Bag - Mixed Media. Kids and teens and teens will enjoy using acrylic paints to customize their own messenger bags. This program is sure to be a hit.
New! Friendly Scarecrow - Mixed media. Kids will enjoy creating a three dimensional scarecrow using Model Magic, felt and a wood stick. This fall craft will be a hit with kids.
New! Gem Encrusted Wallet: Mixed media. Teens will enjoy creating this Prada inspired wallet with a felt closure that is covered with gem stones. An optional felt handle on the back makes this wallet easy to carry when it not in a hand bag.
New! Splatter Painted Message Board: Mixed media. Teens will love cutting and decorating cork tiles that are transformed into alphabet shaped message boards. After one coat of paint, let the splattering begin.
New! Sporty Sneaker Tote: Mixed media. This cool canvas tote is decorated with a pair of sneakers and eye catching shoe laces. Teens will customize their shoes with color before lacing up the final image. This would be a great Back to School project for teens.
New! Ghostly Diorama: Mixed media. Kids will enjoy creating a ghost who wants to go trick or treating. What a great way to conjure up some Halloween fun!
Bead & Button Messenger Bag: Mixed media. Kids and teens will love decorating these messenger bags using beads, acrylic paint, buttons and glue. Bold images and mosaic style building will be discussed in this creative program.
Spooky Brush Head Figures - Mixed Media. Kids and teens will have a blast using Model Magic, an ordinary paint brush and embellishments to create creepy or friendly characters for Halloween.
*A popular craft for Halloween!
Graffiti Art Messenger Bag - Mixed Media on canvas messenger bag. Kids will go back to school looking very cool in their custom designed Messenger Bags!
*Popular Librarian request
Monstrous Messenger Bag - Mixed Media on canvas messenger bag. Kids will have a a great time designing the perfect monster for their monster themed Messenger bag.
Clip on Pencil Case - Mixed Media. This pencil case was created by librarian request. Kids love to personalize their school materials and if you's prefer a theme other than the monster one shown here, just ask!
Gadget Holders - Mixed Media. Fun personalized holders for all the electronic gadgets kids and teens like to carry around with them. Each person creates a customized gadget holder custom sized to hold their particular item. Once completed,they're ready to clip onto a backpack or belt.
*This is a popular program with young Adults!
Little Hoot - Mixed Media sculpture. Kids will enjoy listening to the story about Little Hoot's adventures and then work with Model Magic and mixed materials to create a little owl of their own, playing in a pile of leaves.
Thankful Turkey - Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic as they create a fun turkey critter who loves to hang out. This turkey makes a great center piece for the table or a cute friend who can sit on a child's table or shelf.
*This is a popular program for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Winter Themed Programs:
*Programs listed here are suitable for a variety of ages and most can be adapted your particular age group.
New! Mosaic Mirror - Mixed media. Teens will create a beautiful mosaic framed mirror as they work with glass mosaic pieces, beads, faux gems and more in this engaging program. This is a great program choice to offer around the holidays.
New! Snowmen at Night - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to the delightful book, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Beuhner before creating a couple of funny snowmen roasting marshmallows over an open fire. This program is great for families to do together and for ages 5 and up.
New! Clowning Around Snowman - Mixed Media. Children will enjoy listening to the delightful book, Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Beuhner before creating a funny snowman who appears to be standing on his head. This program is great for families to do together and 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! 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.
Playful Snowman - Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic as they create a cute snowman who seems to magically juggle colorful balls in the air. This is a fun craft for parents and children to do together and is great for developing fine motor skills.
Beach Bum Snowman - Mixed Media. This snowman looks cool hanging out on his beach blanket. Kids will enjoy using Model Magic and mixed media as they create their own snowman catching some rays at the beach.
*Popular Librarian request.
Snowman Clock - Mixed Media. This snowman will keep his cool while he keeps track of the time. Battery powered snowman clock comes with working hour, minute and second hands. This program is best for ages 6 and up.
*This program is a popular librarian request.
Winter Woods - Mixed Media. Children will delight in listening to stories about gentle night creatures and then work with twigs, Model Magic and paint to create a miniature wood scene complete with mysterious inhabitants.
Spring Themed Programs:
Programs listed below are suitable for a variety of ages and most can be adapted your particular age group.
Mosaic Mirror: Mixed media. Kids or teens will enjoy creating a mosaic mirror. A variety of mosaic tiles, baubles, faux gems and beaded necklaces add to the wonderful texture and color of this mosaic design. Perfect for celebrating Mother's day, holidays and spring!
Royal Crown Mosaic: Mixed media. Kids or teens will enjoy creating a mosaic inspired by royalty. A variety of mosaic tiles, baubles, faux gems and beads add to the wonderful texture and color of this mosaic design on canvas. Perfect for celebrating Mardi gras, Mother's day, Father's day and more!
New! Mosaic Sun Catcher: Mixed Media. Children will captivated by stories that explore color before creating a stunning sun catcher by applying glass tiles over a wood and glass picture frame. Set the finished sun catcher in a window sill and let the sun shine in!
New! Wire & Bead Ornament: Mixed media. Teens will learn wire sculpting techniques while creating a wire ornament, measuring approx. 5" in height. The completed ornament may also incorporate a threaded bead design. More wire shapes and bead designs are possible, it's just up to a teen's imagination.
New! Pretty Petal Mirror- Mixed Media. Teens will enjoy designing their own beautiful mirrors using fabric flower petals and mixed materials. The finished mirror is ready to hang on a wall or give as special gift.
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New! Mosaic Sun Catcher (Teen version) - Mixed media. Teens will enjoy designing their own sun catcher using mosaic glass pieces. The completed design rests on top of a glass window with a sturdy, wooden frame. Simple shapes, numbers or letters can be created using simple templates. Set the finished sun catcher in a sunny window sill and enjoy the colorful show.
New! Luck of the Irish Brush Head Figure - Mixed Media. Kids and teens will enjoy creating a leprechaun themed character using a hardware store paint brush and some Model Magic clay.
New! Sand Mosaic on Wood: Children will enjoy designing their own sand mosaic on a wooden tile form. This program is presented 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).
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! Mosaic Mom Gift: Mixed media. Kids or teens will enjoy working with mosaic pieces to spell out the word "mom" on canvas. Add a fun border with a little paint and you'll have a gift that can't miss!
Blooming Flowers Tote: Mixed media. This colorful tote features brightly colored blossoms and sparkly brads. It's fun to make and is the perfect gift for Mother's Day
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.
New! Mixed Up Caterpillar: Mixed Media. A colorful caterpillar munches his way through a green leaf. This fun craft introduces young children to color mixing while engaging them with spring themed stories. A perfect program for adults and children to do together.
New! Kite Clock- Mixed Media, wall hanging clock. Kids will welcome in spring gladly while creating their own kite clock. This program makes a great gift idea for Mother or Father's Day.
Valentine themed Wristlets - Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy stamping fun words or messages onto leather wristlets for Valentine's day. Add permanent markers and glitter and you've got the perfect way to celebrate this special day.
New! Lucky Leather Wristbands- Mixed Media over leather wristband. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, this craft, which is created using metal leather stampers, markers and glue sealant will be a hit with kids and teens.
New! Bead & Button Seahorse - Mixed Media. This craft is perfect for children and care givers to do together. Children will listen to ocean themed stories and then use paint, sponges, and oil pastels to create a gentle seahorse floating in an ocean world.
Brush Head People - Mixed Media. This craft is so much fun! It would be perfect as a Mother's Day or Father's day program. Kids or teens will have a great time using a paint brush, Model Magic and other mixed materials to create and personalize a three dimensional figure sculpture.
Mixed Up Mice - Mixed Media. This craft is based on the wonderful book by Ellen Stoll Walsh, titled, Mouse Paint. Children will delight in the adventures of three curious mice and have a great time mixing Model Magic colors as they create three mice of their own in this creative craft program.
City Sack - Mixed Media. Kids will enjoy drawing and designing a cityscape picture on this playful backpack, perfectly sized for a child. Permanent markers and rhinestone embellishments are used in this fun activity.
Mom's Pretty Journal - Mixed media. Children will enjoy using colorful patterned paper and embellishments to decorate this special journal for Mother's Day. Added handles make it easy for mom to carry on the go.
Dad's Leather Cuff - Mixed media. Children will have fun decorating a special leather cuff for Dad to wear with pride. Metal tool stamping, marker and paper embellishments make this a cool craft for kids.
Dad's Briefcase Journal - Mixed media. Children will enjoy using colorful patterned paper and embellishments to decorate this special briefcase inspired journal for Father's Day.
Bead & Button Butterfly - Mixed Media. Children and families will enjoy listening to insect themed stories before working with watercolors, beads, buttons and glue to create this charming textured collage. This program is great for helping children to develop their fine motor skills.
Cute Cupcake Containers - Mixed media. Who doesn't love a cupcake? Kids will enjoy creating "pretend" cupcakes that also act as a secret hiding place to hold small trinkets or works as a great gift holder. Model Magic, cylindrical containers and wire are used in this fun craft.
Black History Month:
New! Tar Beach- Mixed Media. This mixed media diorama celebrates the African American artist and story teller, Faith Ringgold and her beloved book, Tar Beach. What a great way to celebrate Black History month.
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