Drop in at the Open Studio

Come to the Open Studio at the Whitney’s new Hearst Artspace on Sept. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27.

Get creative in the brand-new Hearst Artspace.

Children will enjoy exploring the museum and then making their own artworks based on exhibits on view.

Each week offers a different art-making project.

Open Studio on Sept. 12, 11:30 am to 3 pm; Sept. 13, 20, and 27, 10:30 am to 3 pm; Sept. 19 and 26, 10:30 am to 2 pm. Free with museum admission.

Whitney Museum of Art [99 Gansevoort St. and Washington Street in the Meat Packing District, (212) 570–3600; www.whitney.org]

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills. </div> </div> </blockquote>