Crafternoon: Relief Carving & Animal Imagery
Aug 8, 2026 1:00 PM
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Aug 8, 2026
This summer, we’re opening our doors for Crafternoons, a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
Taking inspiration from artwork such as Joan Brown's Donald to Ryan Johnson's Dog Chasing Tail, every session is a chance to play, imagine, and create together with new materials. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just curious to try something new, Crafternoons offers a welcoming space to connect, create, and engage with artwork that will come to life during the exhibition.
All Crafternoons will happen in the Lobby.
- Saturday, June 13, 2026; 1-4pm: Pop-Up Paper Cats & Creatures
- Saturday, July 11, 2026; 1-4pm: Sculptural Critters in Clay & Cardboard
- Saturday, August 8, 2026; 1-4pm: Relief Carving & Animal Imagery
The Ark's public programs, Crafternoons, Art Where You Are, and Deluge are generously supported by Hermès.
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Art Where You Are: NYCHA Gowanus Houses
In celebration of Powerhouse Arts’ first major public exhibition, The Ark, we invite our neighbors to join us at the NYCHA Gowanus Houses picnic area along Hoyt St. to create animal puppets! Using repurposed materials and everyday objects, participants will explore how to design and animate expressive puppets through hands-on making and play.
Art Where You Are: Old Stone House
In celebration of Powerhouse Arts’ first major public exhibition, The Ark, come by the Old Stone House to create pocket-sized animal sculptures inspired by the critters found at J.J. Byrne Playground, Old Stone House, and Washington Park! With support from Powerhouse Arts staff, participants are invited to sculpt, craft, and experiment as they bring caterpillars, ladybugs, and other tiny creatures to life.
Art Where You Are: Red Hook Art Project
Powerhouse Arts is joining the Red Hook Art Project for the launch of their exhibition I Am Not Broken, honoring Juneteenth and celebrating Black excellence, community, resilience, and strength. With support from Powerhouse Arts staff, participants will be guided through button-making and creative self-portrait activities that encourage expressions of identity, culture, and community pride.
Crafternoon: Sculptural Critters in Clay & Cardboard
Crafternoons are a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
Crafternoon: Pop-Up Paper Cats & Creatures
Crafternoons are a series of free, drop-in art workshops for families, kids, and neighbors of all ages. Each month, we’ll roll up our sleeves and dive into fun, hands-on animal creations inspired by our first major public exhibition, The Ark.
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