Ever imagined creating art inside an artist’s studio, surrounded by their work? That’s exactly how it works at Art on the Block NYC!
Join Diane Matyas for a series of incredible hands-on workshops inspired by her artistic process. You’ll get to make, experiment, and create alongside Diane—with her artwork on view all around you.
Come experience art-making in a whole new way! DETAILS BELOW.
FAMILY PROGRAMS
For children ages 3-10 with an adult
We cannot accommodate adults without children for family programs.
Luminaria Jars
Saturday, December 5, 1:30-2:30pm
FREE
REGISTER HERE
Join us to create beautiful luminaria jars using colorful tissue paper and light! Layer colors and experiment with patterns to make a glowing creation to brighten up your holiday season.
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GENERAL AUDIENCE PROGRAMS
18+
Story Cup Cinemas
Thursday, November 19, 1:30-3pm
REGISTER HERE
Inspired by Diane Matyas’s crankie theatre, this hands-on workshop invites you to bring a story to life through a series of illustrated scenes. Using simple materials, you’ll create your own miniature movie by drawing a sequence of storyboard images and transforming two paper coffee cups into a viewer. Watch your scenes unfold like a tiny animated film! Experiment with storytelling, sequencing, and visual details to discover how a few simple drawings can create a world of their own.
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DROP IN PROGRAMS
No registration required.
Not ready to commit to a full program? Stop by for a drop-in afternoon whenever it works for you—create art, meet others, and enjoy a relaxed, welcoming community space.
Everyday Puppets
Saturday, November 14, 12-4pm
Join Diane to create a jointed puppet that wiggles, shakes, and moves! Using simple materials and fasteners, you’ll bring your own puppet to life. Experiment with movement and get creative as you design a character all your own!
Figures in Light & Shadow
Thursday, Dec 10, 12-4pm
Our bodies and toys become the inspiration for three-dimensional shadow sculptures! Participants will observe and draw from our shadow forms, then use wire and foil to build their own imaginative sculptures. With flashlights, we’ll bring these creations to life, casting playful, surprising shadows that dance across the gallery walls.
