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As featured in BigAppleParent September 2004 New Kids on the Block
By Alison Hogan and Nathalie Covo The kids are heading back to the classroom. How about art class - for moms and dads - before you have to pick up the youngsters at the end of the school day? New York City mom and art historian Natasha Schlesinger, co-founder of the kids' museum discovery program, Museum Adventures!, is expanding her program to include classes for adults. Every of the week, on Wednesday and Friday mornings, Schlesinger will lead a lecture and discussion of current exhibitions and permanent collections in museums and galleries around town. This new facet of her business is called ARTDATE. |
Two other new classes are also being offered; ARTDATE for Couples and ARTDATE for Singles; each will be a series of four classes over the course of four months ($240 for four classes). Schlesinger is an art historian and art consultant, specializing in the history of decorative arts. She was a specialist in European furniture at Christie's, and had her own consulting firm. Three years ago, she joined up with fellow mom, pediatrician Jennifer Ratner, to create Museum Adventures!- guided museum tours for ages 3-12. The idea is to introduce children to the world of art in a fun and memorable way. Because at most locations, children are not allowed to touch displays, Schlesinger and Ratner bring along their own props and art projects. "I have a bag of tricks," says Schlesinger, adding that they tote theme-specific arts and crafts items to every class. "We entertain, we dress up, we do theater..we bring the art class to their space." They keep classes small, a maximum of 10 children. The program offers a drop-off option as well. |
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To register for all the classes please fill out the registration form or
contact Natasha Schlesinger at ns@artmuseny.com.
