In the sunny, spunky state of South Carolina, where the trees wear Spanish moss like shaggy, green wigs and palmetto bugs scurry around like tiny, armored knights, kids burst with creativity and imagination as colorful as the sunset over the Atlantic. These plucky, paintbrush-wielding youngsters are the champions of Visual Arts, a magical realm where paper and color transform into anything their minds can dream up. Take Pippin Palette, a cool, quirky character who's as much a part of South Carolina as the sweet scent of magnolia blossoms wafting through the humid air. With a head full of fiery red hair – that often looked like a wild abstraction on canvas - and a heart bursting with love for art, Pippin inspires kids all around the state. His laugh is as infectious as the jingle-jangle of a clown's bell, and he sports a pair of spectacles that are perpetually speckled with paint splatters. Pippin's favorite pastime? Galloping through the imaginations of South Carolina's children, sparking their enthusiasm for visual arts. He plants seeds of creativity that bloom into vibrant watercolor masterpieces and sculptures that echo the state's enchanting, wild beauty. He dances along their crayons, twirls on their paintbrushes, or sometimes, takes a quick nap in a box of pastels while the kids are on their snack breaks. The visual arts kids of South Carolina, with their overalls stained with the memories of many a masterpiece and hearts full of paint-splattered dreams, follow in Pippin's playful footsteps. Each stroke of their brush, each color they blend, they create a world that's as exciting, diverse, and enchanting as their home state. And somewhere in the corner, you'll see Pippin Palette laughing, cheering, and occasionally getting stuck in a paint tube.
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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.
At AR Workshop Lexington, you can register for a DIY workshop to create on-trend home decor from raw materials – wood signs, canvas pillows, wood framed signs, bottle openers and more! Enjoy a girls night out, date night, team building event, private party or birthday party while you BYO and enjoy an inspiring atmosphere. It’s the perfect place for a creative night out! AR Workshop Lexington serves the surrounding Lexington areas of Lake Murray, Irmo, Chapin, Ballentine, White Knoll, and Gilbert. Whether you’re looking for a unique date night idea or a fun event for a group, AR Workshop Lexington is the perfect place. Unleash your inner DIY-er and get creative! Register for a workshop today and make something beautiful to keep or give as a gift!