Open Studio: Family Create + Play (Westchester)
👶 Ages 18 mo–10 yr📍 Roosevelt Island

Open Studio: Family Create + Play (Westchester)

📆Sat, Sep 12 · 10:30 AM
📍Westchester Paper Playground Studio · 1922 E Main St, Westchester Get directions ↗
🏷From $40

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Open Studio is a relaxed, drop-in opportunity for families to explore our art studio together. Spend the morning creating, playing, and discovering at your own pace as you rotate through a variety of hands-on art and sensory stations. Activities may include painting, playdough, sensory bins, beading, collage, loose parts play, and other open-ended creative invitations designed to inspire imagination and exploration. You're welcome to come and go anytime during the 10:30am-12pm time slot, making it easy to fit creativity into your family's schedule. Open Studio is a wonderful way to experience our warm, creative space and enjoy quality time making art together. 20% sibling discount available. Please note: Parent or caregiver participation is required.

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