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May
29
10:00 AM10:00

Memorial Day Weekend Camp

Let the kids have some fun creating art this upcoming long weekend. We will be offering this camp Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 10 am - 1 pm each day. Lunch is included.

In addition to art activities, we will also play outside in our private and safe backyard.

This camp is for kids in grades K+.

We will be ordering pizza from Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza for lunch. The workshop fee includes pizza, a drink and fruit. (Please let me know if your child will not eat pizza, so that I can bring in either a bagel with cream cheese or butter or a turkey sandwich.)

The cost for a single day of camp is $50 and kids will make anywhere from 2-3 different projects each day.

10% sibling discount and 20% discount for coming all three days. (may not combine discounts)

 
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Dream Catcher Virtual Painting Party
Apr
27
6:00 PM18:00

Dream Catcher Virtual Painting Party

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To me, It seems the perfect time to give ourselves an extra boost of spiritual protection from evil, bad energy, viral droplets and nightmares by painting our own dream catcher.

Come join us at Manchester Arts for this virtual painting party using ZOOM on Saturday afternoon, April 27, at 6:00 pm.

We are trying to make this party available to the most people no matter what your circumstances during this difficult time. It’s really all about being together and having some creative fun.

First, this painting event is totally donation based. If you are having financial hardship, please join in for free. If you want to make a donation, that would be great too as the studio is closed right now.

Second, we will be teaching this party using acrylic paints on a canvas. You may pick up a supply kit from the studio, order supplies online or use whatever materials you have at home. Don’t worry if you don’t have acrylic paints. You are encouraged to join in anyway and make the painting on paper with crayons, markers, pastels, watercolors - using whatever you have at home.

For local people, we do have kits available for the class. The cost is $12 and includes:

  • 11 x 14 inch canvas

  • Circle template for dream catcher

  • Paint pots of the acrylic paint colors used in painting - White, black, brown, red, yellow, blue

  • New Fine Point Black Sharpie

  • Water Cup and Paper Towels

In addition, you may purchase 3 new paint brushes for $5.

This party will be taking place on Zoom and you will need to download the program on your computer. After you register for the painting party below, you will be sent an email with instructions and details both about Zoom and about what you can do to prep for the party.

So, tell your friends; clean off a table; grab a drink and snacks; and lets come together to make some art with good juju!!!

REGISTER FOR PAINTING PARTY BELOW:

 
 
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Apr
11
3:00 PM15:00

Easter Bunny Virtual Painting Party - THIS IS FULL

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Thank you for all your interest in the virtual painting party. Since it’s my first one, I am going to close the registration now. We will definitely be doing another one soon.

 

It is time for Manchester Arts first Virtual Painting Party! We will be painting this cute bunny on Saturday afternoon, April 11, at 3:00 pm.

We are trying to make this party available to the most people no matter what your circumstances during this difficult time. It’s really all about being together and having some creative fun.

First, this painting event is totally donation based. If you are having financial hardship, please join in for free. If you want to make a donation, that would be great too as the studio is closed right now.

Second, we will be teaching this party using acrylic paints on a canvas. If you don’t have these supplies or don’t want to pick up a supply kit from the studio, you are encouraged to join in anyway and make the painting on paper with crayons, markers, pastels, watercolors - using whatever you have at home.

Everyone is welcome to use whatever supplies that you have at home. We are offering an optional supply kit though that can be picked up at the studio (from our outside storage bench).

The kit includes the following items and is $10.

  • pre-drawn 12 x 12 canvas (you may also have it blank)

  • paint pots of acrylic paint colors used in painting

  • 2 paint brushes

  • empty cup for water

  • paper towels

You may also just purchase the 12 x 12’ canvas for $5.

This party will be taking place on Zoom and you will need to download the program on your computer. After you register for the painting party, you will be sent an email with instructions and details both about Zoom and about what you can do to prep for the party.

I miss having everyone at the studio so much and am looking forward to interacting with you this Saturday (and hopefully with more to come).

REGISTER FOR PAINTING PARTY BELOW:

 
 
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Make a Wooden Scrunchie Holder
Feb
6
4:00 PM16:00

Make a Wooden Scrunchie Holder

Scrunchies are back!! Let the girls work with wood - sanding, painting, gluing - to make themselves a fun and practical holder for their scrunchie collection. They will be free to paint it anyway they want and will be able to choose one or two rows of clips for scrunchies. $25

For kids in grades 1 and higher.

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Child's Name & Grade
 
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Paint Pottery & Pizza Party
Jan
25
5:00 PM17:00

Paint Pottery & Pizza Party

Who doesn’t like to paint pottery? In this fun evening activity, kids will be able to choose any item that they’d like to paint (up to a $26 value). We will have snacks, refreshments, and music while they paint. After glazing our pottery, we will enjoy a pizza dinner from Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza. $25

For kids in grades 1 and higher.

 
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Name & Age of Child
Name, Email & Phone of Adult
 
 
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KIDS ONLY Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Dec
9
4:30 PM16:30

KIDS ONLY Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

We know that it is a busy time of year, so we have added a Gingerbread House Workshop for just kids. This workshop is specifically for kids in elementary school; grades K - 5.

Each child will receive a pre-assembled house (a bit smaller than our regular size) , a bowl of royal icing (the glue) and access to more than 20 different candies, cereals, cookies and other edible construction materials. After choosing their materials, they wil have lots of fun decorating their house with excessive delight.

While we encourage each child to have their own house, up to 2 siblings may work on a house together. This is such a fun way for good friends to enjoy a holiday activity together. Lets simplify the holidays and make them be more about experiences and shared moments rather than big box gifts.

Here are some pictures from last year’s family events.

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Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Dec
8
5:00 PM17:00

Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

Come join us at one of our very popular Gingerbread House workshops. This is the fifth year we’ve offered these gingerbread house workshops and this event was even written about last year in a Boston Globe article.

Each team of 1-2 people will receive a pre-assembled house (made of graham crackers) , a bowl of royal icing (the glue) and access to the goodies table where we will have more than 20 different candies, cereals, cookies and other edible construction materials. The team is then free to build an addition, create a fanciful landscape and decorate their houses with excessive delight.

The workshop is a family event and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the workshop is $42 for 1-2 people to decorate one house. Additional people are welcome at $10/person. In addition to all the workshop supplies, refreshments and snacks will be available.

This workshop makes such a fun family holiday tradition. It’s perfect for a parent-child bonding opportunity and makes for a fantastic date night activity.

Simplify the holidays and make them be more about experiences and shared moments rather than big box gifts.

Here are some pictures from last year’s events.

 
Price of Workshop per House
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Name, Email & Phone #
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Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop
Dec
7
5:00 PM17:00

Family Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop

Come join us at one of our very popular Gingerbread House workshops. This is the fifth year we’ve offered these gingerbread house workshops and this event was even written about last year in a Boston Globe article.

Each team of 1-2 people will receive a pre-assembled house (made of graham crackers) , a bowl of royal icing (the glue) and access to the goodies table where we will have more than 20 different candies, cereals, cookies and other edible construction materials. The team is then free to build an addition, create a fanciful landscape and decorate their houses with excessive delight.

The workshop is a family event and children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult. The cost of the workshop is $42 for 1-2 people to decorate one house. Additional people are welcome at $10/person. In addition to all the workshop supplies, refreshments and snacks will be available.

This workshop makes such a fun family holiday tradition. It’s perfect for a parent-child bonding opportunity and makes for a fantastic date night activity.

Simplify the holidays and make them be more about experiences and shared moments rather than big box gifts.

Here are some pictures from last year’s events.

 
Price of Workshop per House
Select Workshop Date
Name, Email & Phone #
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 Black Friday & Saturday Holiday Gift Workshop
Nov
30
10:00 AM10:00

Black Friday & Saturday Holiday Gift Workshop

CAMP IS FULL ON FRIDAY. We do still have several spots available on Saturday.

Drop off the kids to have some fun crafting quality homemade gifts while parents are free to do some shopping of their own. These gifts will be perfect for giving to teachers, grandparents and for creating handmade heirlooms for years to come. This workshop is for kids 5+ and we will have project options suitable for various ages.

We will be ordering pizza from Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza for lunch. The workshop fee includes pizza, a drink and fruit.

The cost for a single day of camp is $50 and kids will make anywhere from 2-4 projects depending upon what they choose.

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Name & Grade of Child
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Black Friday & Saturday Holiday Gift Workshop
Nov
29
10:00 AM10:00

Black Friday & Saturday Holiday Gift Workshop

CAMP IS FULL ON FRIDAY.

Drop off the kids to have some fun crafting quality homemade gifts while parents are free to do some shopping of their own. These gifts will be perfect for giving to teachers, grandparents and for creating handmade heirlooms for years to come. This workshop is for kids 5+ and we will have project options suitable for various ages.

We will be ordering pizza from Sam’s Wood Fired Pizza for lunch. The workshop fee includes pizza, a drink and fruit.

The cost for a single day of camp is $50 and kids will make anywhere from 2-4 projects depending upon what they choose.

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Pizza & Polymer Clay Party - Miniature Food Charms
Oct
5
5:00 PM17:00

Pizza & Polymer Clay Party - Miniature Food Charms

These may look good enough to eat, but all these polymer food sculptures are smaller than a quarter!!

Polymer clay comes in a variety of colors and is oven baked to harden. After first allowing the kids to get a feel for working with the clay, we will create two charms - a frosted donut and a cupcake. As time permits, kids may make an additional item of their choosing. While the clay items bake, we will enjoy some pizza and refreshments. Finally, we will take the “fired” charms and turn them into accessories such as a key chain or necklace pendant. The cost includes all supplies and instructions, refreshments and snacks followed by pizza from Wood Fired Pizza.  $30

I am very excited about this event as kids love making these charms of miniature food. This is the first time though that we have offered it in such a social gathering for kids.

For kids in grades 1 and higher.

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REGISTER HERE:

Name & Age of Child
Name, Email & Phone of Adult
 
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Pizza & Painting Party - Valentines Paintings & Crafts
Feb
9
4:30 PM16:30

Pizza & Painting Party - Valentines Paintings & Crafts

Here’s a fun Valentine’s day activity for the kids and can also provide the parents with an opportunity to enjoy a date night out themselves.

The kids will have a choice of two paintings to complete on a 12” x 12” canvas. The instructor, will then show them, step by step, how to complete the painting. It will be a great time (with fabulous results) no matter your child's confidence in their painting ability. As time permits, we will also do some valentine themed activities. After that, we will enjoy pizza from across the street, Wood Fired Pizza. The cost includes all painting supplies and instructions, activities and crafts, refreshments and snacks, and pizza  $30 Instructor: Stacy Gates

For kids in grades 1 and higher.

REGISTER HERE:

Painting Choice
Name & Age of Child
Name & Phone of Adult
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