In the heartland of the United States, there lies a charming state called North Carolina, also known as NC. Can you imagine a place where the sun often winks at you from behind the Great Smoky Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean waves you a flirty hello? That's NC for you, my friends. This state is as friendly as a bowl of hot grits and as colorful as an autumnal palette. Now let's talk about the most adventurous and brave kids of NC, who dare to dance with fire and glass! Yes, they are the NC glass-workers. They are not ordinary kids; they are magical, like Harry Potter, but with cooler glasses. They partake in a special activity, crafting beautiful pieces of art from molten glass, which is hotter than a dragon's burp! Our main character is Fizzle McWizzle, a 12-year-old with freckles and a gap-toothed grin. Fizzle, with his trusty eye protectors, lovingly named 'Fizzle Goggles', and his magical multi-tool, the 'Whizzler', moulds and shapes scorching hot glass into beautiful artworks. He can create anything, from a majestic glass unicorn to a delicate glass butterfly, so delicate that you'd think it might flutter away. Fizzle and his fellow glass-working wizards are the coolest kids in NC. They handle scorching heat, molten glass, and glaring lights, all for the thrill of creating something beautiful. When they aren't turning glass into art, they are outside, playing tag amongst the loblolly pines or fishing in the Cape Fear River, their laughter echoing across the state. Beware, dear readers! Don't underestimate these kids, for they are as fearless as a honey badger wearing a leather jacket, and as creative as a rainbow that decided to add a few extra colors for fun. They are the fiery, glass-working marvels of North Carolina!
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What began in a humble New York City apartment with just a single student, Spark, has since blossomed into an enriching program impacting thousands of children. Our unique educational approach combines the elements of art, yoga, meditation, and nature to create a holistic learning environment. This distinctive blend is what sets Spark apart, allowing us to reach and inspire a multitude of children in truly meaningful ways. With an array of offerings to accommodate various schedules and needs, Spark has something for everyone. Our services extend beyond the standard after school and weekend classes to include holiday and summer camps, birthday parties, portfolio preparation, private classes, and custom pods. We also welcome homeschool groups and are thrilled to announce the recent addition of a forest school program to our repertoire. You can find Spark on-site in various schools and at our main studio located in the Upper West Side. But we're not stopping there - we're also planning to expand to the Upper East Side and Brooklyn. For our families in Pennsylvania, we run the program from our family studio there. And if you're not in close proximity to any of our locations, don't worry. We offer in-home instruction and virtual options to ensure that Spark can reach you, no matter where you are. We invite you to explore all the ways you can experience Spark and look forward to helping bring our program to you.
At Cape Fear Studios, Inc. (CFS), we are dedicated to providing quality art experiences and educational opportunities to the Cumberland County and surrounding communities. Located in historic downtown Fayetteville, our mission is to involve, educate, and enrich the area with the opportunity to create and freely view art. Our main gallery and retail gallery are filled with beautiful artwork from local, national, and international artists. We offer a wide selection of paintings, photographs, sculptures, pottery, wood and glass art, and fine jewelry. We invite you to come and explore our versatility and variety. CFS provides the community with free access to quality exhibits, as well as educational opportunities through workshops, classes, and mentoring. We hope you will join us and explore the creative possibilities that abound at Cape Fear Studios.
We are excited to share that NCGC is expanding to a brand-new location - a state-of-the-art hot shop, flame shop, and gallery located in beautiful Black Mountain, North Carolina. This new studio is just a 20-minute drive away from our current location in the River Arts District, and it will be able to accommodate our ever-growing roster of artists and students. The estimated completion date of the Black Mountain site is early 2024. NCGC is dedicated to providing the highest quality glass art instruction and equipment available. Our current River Arts District location is running at capacity and will continue to offer classes, equipment rentals, and retail space. Our new Black Mountain location will be the perfect addition to our already successful studio, allowing us to reach even more aspiring glass artists and expand our reach.