Our unique after school programs are designed as intensive and creative multi-week studies of fine art media. Each week, students will spend two hours learning new processes and building on skills from prior classes for a deeper understanding of the art form as a whole. We combine education, fun activities, and hands-on skill-building to inspire children’s creativity.
Due to the on-going pandemic we continue to do our very best to adhere to updated procedures to ensure the safety of our students and teachers. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to us and to please read our Safety Policies and General Information page.
As usual, we will offer five unique classes Monday through Friday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm, with staggered drop-off & pick-up times. We will also be offering free school pick up again this year. This is on a first come first serve basis, you can find more information regarding this in the class descriptions below. Please remember slots are still limited for pick up this year, so they will go fast!
We ask that you provide a small, allergen-free (NO NUTS OR PEANUTS ALLOWED) snack for after school, and provide a smock they can leave at the studio if you’re worried about their clothes getting messy.
*PLEASE READ ALL NEW INFORMATION REGARDING OUR AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING**
Fine Art encompasses so much more than the paintings hanging on museum walls, and in this after school class we’ll explore wacky works that pop out, stand up, twist and turn, and invite interaction. From the surreal shapes of Genesis Belanger and Ron Nagle to the whimsical fabric works of Hein Koh and Rachel Euema Williams, we’ll explore artists who challenge ideas about what sculpture can be. We will consider the use of organic, modern, realistic, industrial, and abstract forms while constructing our own dynamic 3D works with a wide range of materials including clay, plaster, wood, textiles, found objects, and more to create off-the-wall wonders like you’ve never seen before!
Art imitates life, and in this class both functional and decorative clay pieces will play with that notion - from mini shoe sculptures to British bake-off worthy faux deserts to the “breakable printed matter” of Kimiyo Mishima and ceramicists who take inspiration from the natural world. We’ll use various types of clay, glazes and paints to achieve mind-blowing realism with every project, sharpening students’ powers of observation and attention to detail. As with all our clay classes at CBK, we'll review hand-building skills like pinching, coiling, and slab construction, as well as classic pottery techniques like slipping and scoring, and we’ll learn about all the changes clay undergoes in its different states until it’s fired in our kiln. Whether your child is new to ceramics or has plenty of experience with clay, these fun re-creations of everyday objects will challenge and delight them, and may even fool you into thinking they’re just like the real thing!
A picture is worth a thousand words, and in our comics-focused after school class, we’ll learn to wield both to become Art Super Heroes! From graphic novels to storyboards, we'll use sequential art to develop students' ability to communicate complex ideas with a creative emphasis, exploring new ways to share both personal and fictional narratives. Beginning with a primer on basic drawing skills like proportion, shading, and perspective, students will be introduced to new materials (graphite of varying hardness or softness, inks, gouache, and watercolor) and how these can be used to convey moods and actions. We’ll discuss world-building in successful franchises like Marvel and DC while developing our own characters and scenes, translating concepts like emotion, movement, and personality to visual work. They'll create original short stories from start to finish, exploring various styles of classic cartooning as well as more modern popular styles referencing surrealism, Manga and Anime. Students will hone both story-telling abilities and drawing skills through fun projects that put them right in the middle of the action.
At the heart of innovation lies creativity, and in this unique after school class we’ll explore the intersection of art with robotics and engineering. Students will learn that the process is just as important as the finished project while focusing on mechanics, physics, design, and more. We’ll build simple electromechanical machines, like hex bugs and propeller cars, while also venturing into new artistic realms opened up by Artificial Intelligence. But we’ll also take a look at how classic forms of art influenced the inventions of today, instilling within them a sense of wonder and hope for the world of tomorrow.
In today's art world, anything goes! So many acclaimed artists have found ways to incorporate a DIY approach and accessible materials into stunning artworks that make a big impression. In this class, students will find new ways to combine foundational fine arts mediums like life drawing, painting, printmaking and ceramics with cool craft methods like paper marbling, tufting, and decoupage. We'll explore textile design, make resin jewelry, and embrace the use of recycled and found materials in these unique projects that will get students to think outside the box, while still honing traditional art skills. As always, we'll take inspiration from classical and contemporary artists of all different eras and disciplines, putting a fun, crafty spin on everything we do. We'll elevate those rainy-day activities into museum-worthy masterpieces, encouraging students to recognize that fine art doesn't have to fit into any specific mold.
Below our current WINTER After School dates for your reference. Please make sure to check the dates below if you are unsure what days the studio will be open for After School classes. We follow the Public School calendar at the studio. Please reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com to sign up for a prorated class.
Monday: 1/9, 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3 (FULL)
Tuesday: 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4
Wednesday: 1/4, 1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/5 (FULL)
Thursday: 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30 (FULL)
Friday: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, *3/24, 3/31
Our Homework Club provides students with a safe, creative environment for day-time art activities, and homework help! CBK Teachers would assist students with homework assignments and offer academically informed art activities during the day that can be scaffolded into our after school programming.
With dismissal times varying from school to school and with many of our students traveling from home, CBK is helping to fill that void with our Arts + Academics Homework Club! We will be offering our After School families the option to join us up to 3 hours earlier in the afternoon.
CBK’s Arts + Academics Homework Club would run from 12:30 pm until 3:30 pm followed by our After School classes. Our program is designed for flexibility allowing families to add this on as needed or opt to sign up for the full session with a minimum requirement of 1 hour participation for the day and up to the full 3 hours in the studio. Rate is based on hours and number of days selected, offering a discounted rate when you register for the full session.
We hope that this program will support the wonderful parents and kids in the CBK community with a flexible option for day-time programming as we navigate the school year.
**You must be registered for our After School program to join our Homework Club. To sign up use the register button provided in any of our after school classes listed above**
All sales are final; no refunds once the box ships. If you request a cancellation before the box ships, the owner may grant a refund depending on the circumstances. If you are granted a cancelation you agree to accept a refund charge, a small percentage of each transaction.
We package all of our boxes in Ohio, taking as many safety precautions as possible when assembling these boxes. We are disinfecting items while wearing gloves and masks. If there is damage to your items during shipping, please reach out to rene@createdbykidsnyc.com. We will do what we can to make it right.sitate to reach out! By signing below you are agreeing to our refund policy.****PAYPAL has changed its policy and now charges a fee with every refund, this is a small percentage of each transaction. CBK is not responsible to for this fee, this fee will be automatically deducted out of all refunds through paypal. If a refund is approved by Rene we are happy to refund through other payment apps (like venmo) to avoid this fee.*****
Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression, and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. We use a password for all our Zoom classes to help secure our classes from any unwanted outside interference. This can be found on the project PDF's we email each week. Our online classes will involve children using tools and materials in an active setting. We recommend that you supervise your child during these classes when they are using any materials we send in our art boxes. Our teachers and studio are not responsible for any injuries that may be caused during our virtual classes. Please read our disclaimer on our registration form before you sign up for classes.
If your child misses their zoom lesson we will not be able to offer a makeup class at this time. We send over detailed instructional PDF's and links to technical videos with each project. These can be used to help catch your child up before the next class. If they are not able to find the time to catch up before the next class, the teacher will do their best to help them during the following class.
If you have any concerns during class, please do not hesitate to reach out the owner Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com. We want this class to be a fun, positive experience for all and we are always here to listen and learn what works best for our families.
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of a short term closure due to a snow day or emergency no make-up class or refund will be given. In the event there is a forced long-term school closure due to COVID-19 or another emergency for more than 1 week, our after school class will move online. The online class will be similar to our in person class, however, materials will differ given certain restrictions with firing ceramics during a shutdown. The class will be held at the same day of the week/time as our normal schedule and will begin within a week of the school cancellation.We will be providing materials for our online classes as we know they are an important element for this class.
All materials will be shipped to the address provided on your registration form, unless a you provide us with an alternate address. Once materials are sent out, we will not be able to return to in person classes, and instead will hold the remainder of the session online. The cost of materials and shipping would not allow for us to pivot back to in person classes, in the case school reopens.
Our number one priority is the safety of students and staff at CBK. We believe that visual arts are an important form of communication and expression, and that having a creative outlet can be deeply therapeutic, especially in difficult times. All BNS classes will be held outside until further notice by the school. If the weather is not cooperating classes may be moved inside for the day.
All our staff is fully vaccinated. Students and teachers will be masked while in class, even when we are outside. We will also keep the kids socially distanced while in class. We will be providing individual studnets with their own work areas, with their own tools as to not share contaminated materials. We will also have disinfecting supplies on hand to offer to students during the class.
If your child misses a class we do not offer make up classes or refunds. We will do our best to help catch them up when they are able to return to class. Please refer to the our refund policy paragraph above to read how we handle classes missed due to a school-wide shutdown.
If you have any concerns during class, please do not hesitate to reach out the owner Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com. We want this class to be a fun, positive experience for all and we are always here to listen and learn what works best for our families.
**For more in depth details regarding the information below please check out our safety policies & general information page**
All registration sales are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event of temporary studio closure at any point during the 2022-2023 school year due to government recommendations/public health and safety, all classes may move online depending on the length of the closure. If we are unable to provide online classes, we will be in contact with families on how we will make up the missed time. It has been and will continue to be our priority to provide the students with the full content of any classes missed due to a shutdown.
By registering for in-person classes, you agree to accept online classes (when available) in lieu of a refund in the event of temporary closure beyond our control.
Transfers/Credits:
We try not to transfer students to any other class once the session has started; however, if there is a change to the student’s regular school schedule we will try to accommodate as best we can to get them settled into another one of our classes. Transfers of this nature would only be granted at the discretion of CBK's owner depending on the circumstances, may incur a fee and are not guaranteed.
Missed Classes:
If a child attends class presenting symptoms of illness such as a fever or is recommended by the DOH to quarantine, they will have to miss class, but no refunds will be given for ANY missed classes out of our control. We will do all we can to make sure they are caught up when they are able to return to class.
Our class schedule does not allow for make up days, whether it be trading to another day or adding additional days to the end of the session. We always do our best to catch students up upon their return and appreciate your understanding.
Given the current guidelines due to COVID there could be a chance your child might miss class, so please be mindful of this before you register.
-ALL TEACHERS ARE VACCINATED
COVID CASES:
**At this time we have been lucky to not have any cases connected to our studio**
If at any time a student tests positive for Coronavirus, the studio will report the case to The Department of Health and contact all families at the studio. We will follow the recommendations the DOH provides us with, which may include a shut-down period up to 14 days. Depending on the length of the shut-down, we may move classes online. We will be in communication with our families, updating them as we figure things out. We regret that we will not be able to offer refunds in this event, as we incur much of our costs up front as a small family-owned business and make preparations well ahead of time for your child to have the best experience with CBK.
**Our registration form will outline our refund policy, it will need to be signed before registering for classes**
Any questions or concerns can be directed to CBK owner Rene Czika, rene@createdbykidsnyc.com
CBK will be offering it's After School pick up services again for our fall session. For a school to be considered for a pick up we must know the distance and dismissal time for the school. As this is contingent on the walkability of the school’s location, as we will not be able to use public transportation during pick-up. If your school is approved for pick up we ask that the parents help to coordinate a small group of 8 kids or more. We will help to add to this number once a group has formed by reaching out to any families we know from the school. This service is on a first come first serve basis.
Additional safety guidelines:
-Masks are optional at this time
-Each week parents are required to fill out a student health questionnaire in order for us to pick up their child.
-Temperatures will be taken at the studio door upon arrival
There may be an additional fee charged depending on the schools dismissal time. We will let you know if and what this fee is once we gather all the necessary information. If you are interested in our pick up service please reach out to Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com.
If you have any concerns during class, please do not hesitate to reach out the owner Rene@createdbykidsnyc.com. We want this class to be a fun, positive experience for all and we are always here to listen and learn what works best for our families.
