Come explore the painting technique known as Pointillism. You will create an image made from lots of tiny dots. We will look at examples of famous artists such as Seurat.

9 session of hands-on music making with Heather Wheeler.    

8 week after school club for grades 1 - 4. Each session will focus on a different reptile that the kids will have a chance to meet and hold. SUNY Potsdam biology students will be on-hand to help guide kids through the amazing world of these cold-blooded creatures. Parents drop-off and pick up.

Learn how to build your own light catching window ornament. We will explore basic principles of what light is and how it works, and then experiment with different objects to see how light moves through them.

Animation Studio After school club for grades 5 & 6. Kids will experiment with stop-motion and digital animation by working on ipads in teams to explore this fun art medium. They will also create flip books, zoetropes and other forms of making moving images. Busing is available from Potsdam Middle School. Parent pick up. 8 […]

A series of 6 classes for all children including those with disability challenges. This class will emphasize feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  Children will also work on communication skills through yoga games such as building a pose together and going on a “jungle journey” of […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an “om” and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. Caregivers stay with children during the program. $60 for six sessions.

Come learn about the moon and scientists’ work on a base for the lunar surface. Together well will work as a team of junior lunar-engineers and build a compound for human life on the moon! Free for day visitors and members.

Turn yourself into a comic book character look-a-like. Use dark outlining and red dots to mimic the popular comic book style using red and black markers on white paper.

Van Gogh is known for his textured still life and landscape paintings. At this workshop you can explore painting with texture as well. This painting project will involve interesting tools (such as forks) for you to create your own thickly painted masterpiece. Free for day visitors and members.

9 session of hands-on music making with Heather Wheeler.

8 week after school club for grades 1 - 4. Each session will focus on a different reptile that the kids will have a chance to meet and hold. SUNY Potsdam biology students will be on-hand to help guide kids through the amazing world of these cold-blooded creatures. Parents drop-off and pick up.

Come make a paper cut out creature called the love bug. Add your love bug to a card to make the perfect Valentine for your special someone. Free with membership or admission.

Animation Studio After school club for grades 5 & 6. Kids will experiment with stop-motion and digital animation by working on ipads in teams to explore this fun art medium. They will also create flip books, zoetropes and other forms of making moving images. Busing is available from Potsdam Middle School. Parent pick up. 8 […]

A series of 6 classes for all children including those with disability challenges. This class will emphasize feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  Children will also work on communication skills through yoga games such as building a pose together and going on a “jungle journey” of […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an “om” and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. Caregivers stay with children during the program. $60 for six sessions.

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Come learn about Chinese New Year with these kid friendly activities and stories! Make and taste New Year's dumplings and learn to write a Chinese New Year greeting in traditional calligraphy.

Using only one sheet of tin foil to design a boat to hold the most pennies. This program will make you think about how different designs are stronger than others and the reasoning behind it. Each child will be given instructions by Clarkson SWE members and materials and have 30 minutes to design multiple boats. […]

Come experience a fun card making method! We will chop up all sorts of beautifully colored scrap paper to make confetti. We will then place it in a paper bag to make a love bomb that you can explode onto a card for your Valentine. Free for day visitors and members.  

9 session of hands-on music making with Heather Wheeler.

8 week after school club for grades 1 - 4. Each session will focus on a different reptile that the kids will have a chance to meet and hold. SUNY Potsdam biology students will be on-hand to help guide kids through the amazing world of these cold-blooded creatures. Parents drop-off and pick up.

Come experiment with solids and liquids and see how different substances dissolve into each other. Free with membership and admission.

Animation Studio After school club for grades 5 & 6. Kids will experiment with stop-motion and digital animation by working on ipads in teams to explore this fun art medium. They will also create flip books, zoetropes and other forms of making moving images. Busing is available from Potsdam Middle School. Parent pick up. 8 […]

A series of 6 classes for all children including those with disability challenges. This class will emphasize feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  Children will also work on communication skills through yoga games such as building a pose together and going on a “jungle journey” of […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an “om” and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire. Caregivers stay with children during the program. $60 for six sessions.

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Come learn the basics of acids and bases in this fun, hands-on workshop. We will be testing on the pH levels of different substances and how they interact when combined. Kids will create a drawing using acidic and basic liquids! Free with day admission and membership.

Come learn about Cubism and make a cube shaped self-portrait mask! Can you mismatch colors, shapes and angles like the famous cubist painter, Picasso? We will use oil pastels on brown paper bags to create this unique wearable art project. Free for day visitors and members.  

A series of 6 classes for all children including those with disability challenges. This class will emphasize feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  Children will also work on communication skills through yoga games such as building a pose together and going on a “jungle journey” of […]

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Here’s a slime recipe that will stick with you! In this workshop we’ll learn about the properties of magnetism and create slime with special ingredients that make it magnetic! Free with day admission or membership.

Come Learn about Pop Art and comic books. Can you use art to make a word appear powerful or important? Make your own 3D pop-up comic book word poster that has pizzazz! Visit and take your picture with the Potsdam Superheroes. Free for day visitors and members.

9 session of hands-on music making with Heather Wheeler.

8 week after school club for grades 1 - 4. Each session will focus on a different reptile that the kids will have a chance to meet and hold. SUNY Potsdam biology students will be on-hand to help guide kids through the amazing world of these cold-blooded creatures. Parents drop-off and pick up.

In this workshop, kids will create their own color wheel, and experiment with mixing colors to create new colors. Free with membership or admission.

Animation Studio After school club for grades 5 & 6. Kids will experiment with stop-motion and digital animation by working on ipads in teams to explore this fun art medium. They will also create flip books, zoetropes and other forms of making moving images. Busing is available from Potsdam Middle School. Parent pick up. 8 […]

A series of 6 classes for all children including those with disability challenges. This class will emphasize feeling good in one’s own body, regardless of the child’s coordination, flexibility, or athletic ability.  Children will also work on communication skills through yoga games such as building a pose together and going on a “jungle journey” of […]

For kids walking to age 5, with a caregiver. A mix of movement, music, and stories based in yoga. Class starts with an “om” and ends with a craft. Fun for both kids and adults. Yoga with Sarah Scafidi-McGuire.  Caregivers stay with children during the program. $60 for six sessions.

An introduction to the basics of theatre and performing. Children will be introduced to several theatre games and activities, which is a fun way to help them grow as young performers. They will work on acting and create short skits; they will also learn some basic rhythm, movement, and dance. Some theatre-related crafts will be […]

Swing into March with an activity that brings art and science together. In this workshop families will learn the science behind pendulums and use natural forces to paint a one-of-a-kind artwork.