Drawing Classes in Pound Ridge, NY

Join us for a special 3-hour drop-off class in honor of Juneteenth, where we’ll explore art inspired by Jean-Michel Basquiat. Known for his bold colors, expressive marks, and graffiti influences, Basquiat’s work combines free, child-like expression with layered symbolism, creating pieces that are both playful and full of meaning. Students will learn about the artist’s style and how he used repetition, symbols (like crowns), handwritten words, and loose, sketch-like drawings to communicate ideas. Using a mix of materials, they’ll create their own layered, expressive, Basquiat-inspired artwork. This workshop offers a fun and engaging way to celebrate, learn, and create—while honoring the spirit of Juneteenth through art.

Get ready for a bright, creative week inspired by some of the world’s most famous artists! Each day, campers will meet a new artist and then create their own playful masterpiece inspired by that artist’s style. We’ll explore bold colors, fun shapes, painting, collage, drawing, and mixed-media projects. From Matisse-inspired cut-outs to Mondrian-style color blocks, campers will learn, imagine, and create in their own unique way. This week is all about joyful art-making, big creativity, and projects your child will be excited to bring home!

Calling all young writers, illustrators, and storytellers! In this creative and inspiring workshop, students will dream up, write, illustrate, and bind their very own handmade books. Throughout the week, artists will explore what makes a story come alive—memorable characters, vivid settings, exciting conflicts, and imaginative details. Students may create stories inspired by summer adventures, fantasy worlds, friendships, mysteries, nature, family memories, or entirely original ideas. Guided prompts and brainstorming activities will help each child find a story they’re excited to tell. As writers and artists, students will develop their story structure, design their pages, create illustrations, and think about how words and images work together to create meaning. They’ll receive support and encouragement along the way, while also having room to make creative choices and develop their own voice. To complete their books, students will design a mixed-media cover and bind their pages together with ribbon, creating a beautiful handmade keepsake to take home and share. Perfect for imaginative kids who love writing, drawing, storytelling, and bringing original ideas to life!