Art for a Start

Art for a Start Art for a Start offers quality visual arts education and instruction for children teenagers and adul Children are creative.

They want to make art, explore, touch and experiment with materials. They need to make art as much as they need to learn how to read, write, approach math and science, etc. Art for a Start utilizes an ‘inquiry based’ approach to teaching art. An open-ended dialogue replaces ‘Lecturing’ and the students are encouraged to create their own vocabulary and set of tools to perceive, understand and make art. The main emphasis of these classes is on the process and the wondrous exploration of the student’s unique vision. None of the projects assigned to the students is a ‘Cookie Cutter’. The projects are designed in such a way that students will employ their imagination, make choices, learn techniques, and discover new materials. All classes will be conducted under the supervision of Deborah Wasserman, a professional working artist, with excellent academic credentials. Deborah has been teaching art to children for over 15 years, and has worked in the art education departments of many major NYC museums, including the Guggenheim Museum, The New Museum of Contemporary Art, The Bronx Museum, and The Jewish Museum. As a professional artist, Wasserman is experienced in a variety of techniques, and works in a wide range of media, including painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, sculpture, creative writing, printing (silk screen) and video production.

Hi everyone, Next Friday, July 19th, I'm offering a free workshop at 34th Avenue and 93rd Street, 5:00-7:00PM to childre...
07/13/2024

Hi everyone,

Next Friday, July 19th, I'm offering a free workshop at 34th Avenue and 93rd Street, 5:00-7:00PM to children ages 7-10. See attached flyer.

In this workshop, we will discuss climate change and explore landscape painting with Cacti and Succulents using a variety of materials and natural pigments.

Please email me or message me if you wish to reserve a spot.
[email protected]

This event is made possible (in part) with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts.

Dear parents,Are you ready for the school year and for after-school activities? Our local, community-based art program...
08/31/2022

Dear parents,

Are you ready for the school year and for after-school activities? Our local, community-based art program, ART FOR A START, is now registering for the Fall Semester. Read below and check out these fabulous portraits!
Our Fall starts on September 13th and ends on December 15th, 13/14 classes in total (deoends on the day). We offer our classes at the Garden School. Our program focuses on creativity and skill-building while learning about art movements and artists, and experimenting with different techniques. Our classes are fun and engaging as we believe that art is a joyful expression of our creativity.Check out our web site for more information and you can read some testimonials here. We were mentioned in Mommy Poppins as '30 Fun Things To Do With Your Kids In Jackson Heights.
ART FOR A START 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHEDULE
*Our Fall Semester runs from September 13th to December 15th. Classes are being offered at the Garden School.
Fall Semester of 2022
The 4:00 PM classes are geared towards younger students and the 5:00 PM classes are geared towards older students If your child's schedule cannot accommodate these particular age groups, we will work with you on finding the right class for your child's schedule. Also, we have a relaxed attitude towards class placement and age. We have some students as young as 4.5 who are keeping up with older peers. It all depends on their skills and level of maturity/concentration.
Tuesdays:
4:00PM-5:00PM, Ages 5-7.
5:00PM-6:00PM, Ages 8-11.
Wednesdays:
4:00PM-5:00PM, Ages 5-7.
5:00PM-6:00PM, Ages 8-11.
Thursdays:
5:00-6:10 PM, Ages 10-13, Specialized class for outstanding and advanced students.
Fees: Classes are $25.00 per student, (discounted sibling rate is $40.00 for two). Students can take up to two trial classes before they make a full commitment for one semester. Trial classes are paid classes.
We offer partial and full scholarships for families affected by the pandemic!
To register and save a spot, please email us directly at [email protected] and we will provide you with the registration information.

Hi Friends! I’m excited to share that I am part of the ! This $5,000 award was created to activate and energize New Yor...
08/26/2021

Hi Friends!
I’m excited to share that I am part of the ! This $5,000 award was created to activate and energize New York City’s artists and engage the public with arts activities this summer and fall. I’m proud to bring you the below art workshop. Thank you for being part of my creative journey, and thanks to , , , and for the support!

I'm offering a free art workshop to students ages 8-11 this coming Sunday on 34th Ave and 94th street at 4:00 PM (open street)! This class is a part of my NYFA Artist Corp grant which I was fortunate to receive this past month.
The workshop is inspired by Austrian painter, artist, and architect, Friedensreich Hundertwasser. In this workshop, we will look at his work, his marvelous paintings and architectural propositions for "green cities' and the integration of green rooftops and green public spaces into public plazas. We will work with a variety of materials, (including watercolors) to create and envision cities, buildings, and public spaces that incorporate natural/organic forms and nature's 'interventions.
Spaces for this workshop are limited (First come, first served) because of the limitations of materials/seats/class size. To register, please email me your child's name, age, and phone number. I will be sending reminders on Saturday night.
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!

I have not posted here for a while...sorry! I just opened an Instagram account for our program: artforastartny. Please f...
02/03/2020

I have not posted here for a while...sorry! I just opened an Instagram account for our program: artforastartny. Please follow and take a look at these amazing portraits made by the students, inspired by the work of artist Giuseppe Arcimboldo. xoxo

Student's artworks, Bird's Eye view, landscapes....LOVE!
04/15/2019

Student's artworks, Bird's Eye view, landscapes....LOVE!

This week's artwork are inspired by Faith Ringold's quilts and painting, celebrating Black History Month!
02/15/2019

This week's artwork are inspired by Faith Ringold's quilts and painting, celebrating Black History Month!

05/22/2018

Another video by Enid, painting in the Japanese tradition of Bird and Flowers. Last week.

03/20/2018

The latest video by Enid Natkind

Takashi Murakami, so whimsical and fun portrayal of Japanese culture and comics!
02/16/2018

Takashi Murakami, so whimsical and fun portrayal of Japanese culture and comics!

02/16/2018

Black History Month: portraits inspired by artist TOYIN OJIH ODUTOLA

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