From researchers to early childhood experts, the compelling news about our children’s earliest years is very simple: PLAY WORKS . . . and our kids don’t get enough!
Through a balance of guided and unstructured play activities, ArtsCetera offers parents a chance to slow down and engage in the transformative experience of their children’s earliest learning. From an infant’s delighted crowing in music class to a toddler’s first messy art extravaganza, immersing children in a fun, total arts experience is what we are all about.
ArtsCetera’s play-based approach means your children have a great time developing critical skills and learning how to learn. It is the focus on play, not maintaining a busy schedule, that experts say most helps children thrive creatively, intellectually and socially in ways that benefit them now and for a lifetime.
And, rather than just entertain young children, our programs are designed to stimulate and encourage curiosity, participation and discovery, respecting the learning styles of the very young, while providing a creative environment that also engages adults. Along with providing arts programming, our studio has grown to be a place for families to network, socialize and nurture friendships.
We're Closed Monday
May 27
Registration Bonus!
All registrations -- except for At-Home classes
-- now include two Open Play Passes, a $20 value! If you don't expect to
use them, please pass them along to a friend.
If
you are not on our mailing list and would like to receive
announcements for upcoming sessions or events, just
email your request with name and address to: info@artscetera.com.
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Our
Smith Street studio is available for rehearsals and meetings.
We welcome programs that might best help us serve our community,
and support creative exchange for all ages. Contact
us for information on hourly space rental.
The Artscetera
Pop-Up Shop
is now the
BROOKLYN
BOUTIQUE MARKET!
returns in June
Lots of fun items for your home, as well as vintage accessories for you!
Featuring:
- Dog Tag Designs
- Lanie Lynn Jewelry
- Memory Threads
- Dog Art by Marjorie Weiss
- Cut-Outs by Nanette De Cillis
Art Show and Sale
Saturdays & Sundays, 11am – 7pm
212 Smith Street Cobble Hill
Come see what our Brooklyn Local Market has for you!
"Our two year old adores her ArtsCetera class. It is the only thing we don't have to coax her to get out the door for. She loves the music, she loves the art, she just finds joy there. This is why we love ArtsCetera also! We highly recommend this sweet, creative, fun place"
[J & C, March, 2012]
INTRODUCING . . .
ArtsCetera atHome! In addition to our usual studio classes we are now offering to bring our music and art classes directly to you. Begin anytime! All you need is some space in your home or apartment building and a core group of interested friends. We’ll make sure you and your children get the magical, creative experiences that ArtsCetera is known for. ArtsCetera at Home offers lower tuition costs and can be adapted to the needs of your group.
Contact us for more information.
at ArtsCetera
home to Music for Aardvarks and Other Mammals in Cobble Hill and Brooklyn Heights
ArtsCetera
has again received a 5-star "extraordinary"
rating as a parent pick in the New York lilaguide --
"by Parents for Parent's" (www.lilaguide.com).
