Do It Yourself: Where To Do Crafts This Winter

Whether you’re just in the neighborhood or looking to throw your child’s next birthday party, The Craft Studio is one of our fav places to get creative. It also offers seasonal workshops and a toy corner stocked with the latest goodies and gifts. 1657 Third Avenue, craftstudionyc.com

HiArt! isn’t your average craft place. Children as young as two can participate in programs such as Opera N’ Art, Manga Madness, and Photography for Kids. 227 West 29th Street, hiartkids.com

The Upper East Side art haven Kids At Art encourages kids ages 2-12 to get messy in their age- and ability-grouped classes. Also awesome: classes for teens and adults and an on-site art gallery to show off your work. 1412 Second Avenue, kidsatartnyc.com

With seven crafting experiences to choose from, including soap, jewelry, ceramics, and cake decorating, Make Meaning has art projects for kids and adults alike. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. 1501 Third Avenue, makemeaning.com

Budding artists as young as 2 can enjoy an array of seasonal workshops and after-school classes at the Little Shop of Crafts. Parents can even dabble in some watercolor while the kids learn the fundamentals of art. 431 East 73rd Street and 711 Amsterdam Avenue, littleshopny.com

Join Pins & Needles, the “sew-cial” hotspot for moms and little fashionistas, for a season of sew much fun. Seasonal workshops and regular classes—think Mood Board & Fashion Illustration and Replicate Your Favorite Garment—cater to a range of ages. (Ideal for 7+) 1045 Lexington Avenue, pinsandneedlesnyc.com

Get toasty at Baked in Brooklyn, a studio that offers a variety of pottery classes for kids and adults alike. While its specialty is all things you can pop in a kiln, arts & crafts afternoons (for 3+) and clay classes (6+) make for some mad fun, too. 242 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, baked-in-brooklyn.com

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;

The Music Institute of Long Island

Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island&rsquo;s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently.&nbsp; They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.