Deep in the heart of the hustle and bustle of New York, the state where skyscrapers kiss the clouds and pizzas are as wide as manhole covers, there's a secret world that most grown-ups don’t know about. A world bubbling with creativity and laughter, where tiny hands mold and shape magic from simple clay. This is the land of the Ceramics Kids, a group of New York children who are as diverse, vibrant, and full of energy as the city itself. Leading this dynamic band of artists is none other than Clayful Claymington, an imaginary character who is as hilarious as a squirrel balancing on a hot dog. Clayful, with his rainbow-colored overalls and a hat that spins with every idea he gets, is a master of ceramics. He has a marshmallow-shaped belly from all the pizza he eats, which shakes like jelly when he chuckles, which is often! Clayful guides the Ceramics Kids, teaching them to shape dragons with toothpick teeth or unicorns with spaghetti horns. Often, the kids create towers as tall as the Statue of Liberty, or at least, as tall as their pet poodles. The kids laugh and giggle as Clayful makes the clay dance between his fingers, taking the form of wacky creations, like donut-shaped dinosaurs or broccoli-wielding superheroes! In this unique corner of New York, where the Ceramics Kids and Clayful Claymington reign, clay isn't just clay. It's a ticket to an exciting world of imagination, creativity, and endless fun. After all, in the Empire State, dreams are as tall as the skyscrapers, and every piece of clay holds the promise of a new adventure.
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
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