Let’s Get Crafty

The Craft Studio
Kids can create their own masterpieces by painting a
variety of plastercraft, terra cotta and wood items anytime. The studio also
offers special walk-in workshops specifically designed for each season. This
month kids can make hot chocolate jars or wooden snowflake mobiles. 1657 Third Avenue, 212-831-6626, craftstudionyc.com.

Little Shop Of
Crafts
Little Shop offers a handful of crafts from
pottery, beading, plastercraft, mosaics, woodcraft, frames, T-shirts and
mosaics. The shop also holds workshops appropriate for kids and adults in
beading, fine art and watercolor painting. 711 Amsterdam Avenue,
212-531-2723; 431 East 73rd
Street, 212-717-6636, littleshopny.com.

Loop of the
Loom
Loop of the Loom is a hand-weaving studio in the New York
metropolitan area, offering classes in the award winning SAORI weaving
program for children and adults. SAORI is a zen art of weaving from Japan that
is dedicated to free expression and self-development. Loop of the Loom
introduces this easy-to-learn form of, what they like to call, “happy weaving”
and unique craft classes using fibers from mother nature. 227 East 87th Street,
212-722-2686, loopoftheloom.com.

Make
Meaning
This shop invites kids and adults alike to get messy
crafting soap, candles, ceramics, glassware, jewelry or paper arts. In
addition to their daily walk-in offering, Make Meaning has over 100
professionally run classes scheduled every month. 329 Columbus Avenue,
212-362-0350, makemeaning.com.

Moomah
Here is a play space for stomach
and the mind. Moomah is a unique café where you can sip a cup of hot chocolate
and delve in a bit of creativity too. The café offers art workshops as well as
simple DIY kits. Moomah has a myriad of activities from kids’ culinary classes
to shadow box construction for personalized room decor. 161 Hudson
Street, 212-226-0345, moomah.com.

Scribble
Press
Scribble Press was created by two
moms, Anna Barber and Darcy Pollack, as a place for kids and families to write,
illustrate and publish their own books. The store is a fully equipped art studio
complete with printing and bookbinding on site. Come with your story, and leave
with a book! 1624 First Avenue,
212-288-2928; 217 West 84^th
Street, 212-362-2555, scribblepress.com.

Photo: Make Meaning; photo by Jessica Shyba.

Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

British Swim School - Manhattan

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;