Once upon a time, there was a dazzling, fun-filled state named North Carolina. This state was like a gigantic playground, brimming with towering mountains where grinning dragons slumbered, vast sparkling beaches where mischievous mermaids danced, and buzzing cities where friendly robots shared their cookies. But the truly magic happened when the sun sank, and the moon beamed down with a twinkle in its eye. That’s when the kids of North Carolina transformed into the amazing Art Avengers! The Art Avengers were a jolly bunch of boys and girls, who lived for one thing - Painting! They painted everything from hot-dog trees to rainbow rivers, silly aliens to sassy unicorns, and flying pancakes to skating potatoes. Each evening, they would gather in their secret studio, which was a colossal castle made entirely of crayons (How cool is that, right?), where they would dip their brushes in laughter and spread joy on their canvases. Their leader was a spunky little girl named Doodlebug Delilah. Delilah was as bright as a summer’s day and brimming with creativity. She had a magic paintbrush that could bring any painting to life. Under her guidance, the Art Avengers painted galaxies of giggles and landscapes of love, their artwork radiating happiness that brightened even the gloomiest corners of North Carolina! So, if you ever come across a hopping hot-dog or a glowing unicorn while visiting North Carolina, know that it's the workmanship of our unstoppable Art Avengers. They make North Carolina more than just a state, transforming it into a world where imagination reigns, and love and laughter are the law of the land!
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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.
Susan Paino is a dance arts educator who has been inspiring children and families with her creative classes since 1982. Despite the lockdown and pandemic, she has used her time in Hillsborough, NC to engage in online dance and movement classes, study a secular form of yoga instruction for children, and practice Spanish to build up her conversational skills. With over 20 years of experience, she is passionate about helping children and families find joy and connection through creative activities.