In the sizzling state of Florida, where alligators laze around in the sun and oranges grow as large as a child's head, there is a band of extraordinary kids, known far and wide as the "Clay Crusaders". Though their real names are ordinary – Tim, Sally, Benny, and Mia – the magic they wield with a chunk of clay is anything but. It all happens in the artsy town of St. Augustine, where the sun dances off the cobalt blue ocean and the air smells like a mix of salt, sunshine, and creativity. Under the shade of palm trees, these kids gather at a place known as "Pottery Paradise". It’s not your usual pottery class. Nope. This was a realm where clay could transform into anything their imagination conjured. Now, let’s introduce our cool imaginary character, Sir Clayalot, a friendly dragon who breathes life and colors into their pottery. He's the size of a minivan with soft, marshmallowy scales and a tail that swirls like a whipped cream topping. Sir Clayalot helps the Clay Crusaders create masterpieces out of mucky mud. His fiery breath doesn't burn; instead, it glows with a magical warmth that can bake clay into shiny, sturdy treasures. The kids mold clay into fantastical shapes; moons that glow in the dark, bowls with feet that dance around the table, and vases that sing when they're filled with flowers. And they laugh, goodness, how they laugh! Laughing with their hands squelchy with clay and faces aglow with Florida sunshine, they create magic one pottery piece at a time. The Clay Crusaders and Sir Clayalot, they're the real Florida treasures. Watch out, alligators and giant oranges, you've got some competition!
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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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