Ms. Amy’s School of Music is excited to announce its new location!

They are now at 2305 Habersham St. in Savannah. This move has allowed more space, more teachers and additional lesson times available.

There are a handful of lesson times available with Ruth Murphy – piano, brass and woodwind. Jay Rudd – guitar, banjo, mandolin, beginner bass and ukulele. Stanley Walls – jazz trumpet.

To schedule at Ms. Amy’s school of music, please contact Ms. Amy at msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com

Private & Group Art

Most exciting news is that Miss Mary has joined the team and is offering private and group art:

Miss Mary’s School of Art
Cultivating creativity and art appreciation.

Group Classes:

Parent and Me (Ages 3-4) Saturday 11:45 am, $15, 45 min.
Install an outlet for artistic expression and introduce how much FUN art is. Small projects and lessons that encourage a start in art.

The Fundamentals (Ages 5-8) Tuesday 9:30 am (Homeschool Group)/Wednesday 3:30 pm, $20, 1 hour
Explore all kinds of neat materials and learn about the artist’s toolbox. Presenting a collaborative environment with the goal to establish a foundation of basic skills for each artist.

Next Level Fundamentals (Ages 9-13) Tuesday 10:45 am (Homeschool Group)/Wednesday 4:45 pm, $20, 1 hour
Reinforce the essentials and add additional tools to the skill set. Artists are given extra room for creativity and are encouraged to keep a sketchbook to review in class.

Individual Classes:
Savannah Arts Portfolio Prep/College Portfolio Prep
Available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, $30, 1 hour
Work towards a cohesive portfolio with a clear focus on unique artistic strengths. Set goals, determine the tactics and learn how to present your best self.

Private Lessons (Ages 3-18), Available Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, $30, 1 hour
Classes are gauged upon skill level and tailored to fit each artist. Students are taught new techniques to enhance and expand their artistic horizons.

To schedule with Miss Mary or for more information, please email missmarysartschool@gmail.com.

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Ms Amy’s School of Music, 2305 Habersham St., Savannah, www.msamyschoolofmusic.com, email msamyschoolofmusic@gmail.com On Facebook here. Ms Amy’s School of Music is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

You are invited to “Runway in Bloom” – a fashion show at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah, on May 29, 2016.

Proceeds help fund the future children’s garden at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens.

Supporters of the children’s garden believe in the importance of teaching our children about our beautiful environment through hands on learning experiences, which will be a vital part of our children’s garden.

The concept,” Runway in Bloom” is to inspire and showcase the creativity of local designers. It will include collections from Savannah College of Art and Design fashion designers, fine retail apparel and small boutiques.

The theme for the show and collections are designs inspired by nature and flowers.

Featured collections will be made from botanicals and flowers found at the gardens designed by Stephanie Tedder and Hayley Larson, the event producer and co-producer of “Runway in Bloom”.

Tickets

RSVP- 912-921-5460

Sunday, May 29, 2016
5PM

VIP Tickets: $50 includes private tour of the gardens, terrace seating, gift bag.

General Admission: $20

To RSVP and purchase a general admission or V.I.P. ticket, please call (912) 921-5460.

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, GA. 31419.  http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

Unleash your creativity every day with art-making projects for all ages @ drop-in studio @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center,

Drop-In Studio is offered daily 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Work at your own pace & comfort level through an array of art mediums. Each month offer activities related to specific exhibits at Telfair Museums. See the schedule below.

Perfect for all ages – even adults. Children 12 & younger now receive free admission to Jepson Center. Museum admission for adults is $20. (Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.)

A studio-assistant is on-hand to answer questions & assist guests. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

November 17 2016: : Contemporary Landscape Photography

December 15 2016: The Tsars’ Cabinet, Russian Decorative Arts

Learn more here. 

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St. Savannah, 31401

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Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn!

Register here.

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Free Family Days

1-4PM on one Saturday each month @ Telfair Museums, Savannah

1-4PM Saturday, September 17
Tibetan Art
Jepson Center
In conjunction with a visit by the Tibetan Monks, Telfair will offer child-friendly introductions to the culture of Tibet. Learn the geography, try butter tea, make a meditation jar, and try your hand at sand painting!
Free admission

1-4PM Saturday, October 8
A Look inside the Tsar’s Cabinet
Jepson Center
Celebrate Russian culture through the arts. Make your own paper Russian nesting dolls, fancy plastic picnic ware, and Faberge eggs. You can also hear a live performance of Russian music.
Free admission

1-4PM Saturday, November 12
Telfair Art Fair
Jepson Center & Telfair Square
Take time to enjoy the annual Telfair Art Fair, explore Telfair’s modern art collection, and apply a bit of your own creativity both inside and outside the museum.
Free admission

1-4PM Saturday, December 10
I Have Marks to Make
Jepson Center
Join us for our annual exhibition, I Have Marks to Make and enjoy hands-on activities at this opening celebration and festival. Learn about artistic empowerment, and activate your senses by creating art with different materials.
Free admission

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Admission

Adult: $20
Senior (65+): $18
Military (w/ military ID): $18
Student (ages 13-30 w/ ID): $15
Child (ages 12 & under): FREE

Admission includes a visit to each of Telfair Museums’ three sites: Jepson Center, Telfair Academy, Owen-Thomas House. Valid for one week.

Jepson Hours
Sunday – 12-5pm
Monday – 12-5pm
Tuesday – 10am-5pm
Wednesday – 10am-5pm
Thursday – 10am-5pm
Friday – 10am-5pm
Saturday – 10am-5pm

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Astronomy Day, May 14

Presented by the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association, Astronomy Day this Sat. May 14 2016 features daytime activities and displays for the entire family at Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens in Savannah.

Held at the Visitor Center, activities and programs include safe solar gazing, displays on astronomy, astronomical equipment and apps, astronomical art and more. This event is free and open to the public. Return later that evening for our springtime ‘Gazing in the Garden’ event, too!

Admission

BEGINNING APRIL 1, 2016
Adults (ages 17 +): $5
Youth (ages 6 – 16): $3
Children (ages 5 & younger): Free

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FREE Gazing in the Garden, May 14

8-10PM Sat. May 14
Outdoors on the Event Field @ Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, Savannah

Free to the Public

In partnership with the Oglethorpe Astronomical Association, enjoy the out-of-doors night with “space fun” and stargazing.

After the mid-May sun sets at 8:16 pm and the sky darkens, the first-quarter moon becomes more visible and doesn’t set until around midnight. Come to the Event Field for viewing of the waxing crescent moon, constellations and Milky Way Galaxy through various-size telescopes that Association members (or you) bring. The evening wraps up at 10 pm.

Dress for the evening weather, bring a favorite cold or hot beverage, lawn chair/blanket and snack basket (alcohol is prohibited). Be aware that fire ants may be under your blanket or chair on your particular chosen spot on the Event Field.

For specific information, direct all inquiries to Liz Lubrani at (912) 921-5460, ext. 202.

Here’s a list of children’s books on astronomy:

“Night Sky Atlas” by Robin Seagell
“Astronomy” by Kristen Lippincott
“Black Holes & Other Space Oddities” by Alex Barnett
“Space” by Simon Holland
“The Solar System: An A-Z Guide” by Christina Wilsdon
“Cosmic Light Shows” by Bobbie Kalman & April Fast
“Find the Constellations” by H.A. Rey
“The Stars: A New Way to See Them” by H.A. Rey

Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens (Formerly The Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens), 2 Canebrake Road, Savannah, 31419. Please call 912-921-5460 for information, http://bamboo.caes.uga.edu/, On Facebook here

Girls Night Out at the Movies, “Love Story” @ Tybee Post Theater
Sat., May 28, 7 pm

Bring your best gal pals to this second installment in this monthly movie series for Tybee’s gals (and guys with a heart). This month’s feature film is the tearjerker of the ’70s generation. “Love Story,” starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw, directed by Arthur Hiller & based on Erich Segal’s book.

Saturday, May 28, 7 pm. Tickets, $10, Theater members, $9. (Complimentary glass of wine and pack of hankies with your ticket!)

Summer Art Camp at the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs studio

The City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs is now accepting registrations for its Summer Art Camp which takes place June 6 through July 29 from 9AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday at Cultural Arts Studios at 9 West Henry St.

The full-day camp will offer children ages 6-12 an introduction to ceramics, fibers, jewelry and painting in age-appropriate group settings.

Camp fees per child per week are $150/$140 city residents (resides within the city limits of Savannah, pays city residential property taxes). Supplies and instructor fees are included and a non-spoiling bag lunch must be provided daily. There will be no camp the week of July 4-8.

Register here. 

The following sessions are still open:

Session 2 June 13 – 17 – Ages 6-8
Session 3 June 20 – 24 – Ages 9-12
Session 4 June 27 – July 1 – Ages 6-8
No camp the week of July 4 – 8
Session 5 July 11 – 15 – Ages 9-12
Session 6 July 18 – 22 – Ages 6-8

FOR MORE SUMMER CAMPS, CLICK HERE. 

Students from Savannah Arts Academy & Islands High School collaborate to present “The Bullying Collection” 8PM June 16 &17 @ Savannah Arts Academy.

Tickets: $5 for students: $10 for adults.

Savannah Arts Academy
500 Washington Ave.
Savannah 31405

Fun changes are happening at Telfair Museums in Savannah.

Here’s a peek:
– Kids 12 & younger are now free!
– Instead of single site passes, it’s $20 for all three sites, which includes daily architectural tours at the Jepson Center & Mansion to Museum tours at the Telfair Academy.
– New at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center – daily art activities in the drop-in studio from 1-4PM. The activities are not just for kids but for all ages including adults. APRIL: Art in Bloom: Make tissue paper flower crowns. Learn more here. 

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FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums

Free Family Days are held one Saturday a month from 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center (unless otherwise noted). Attend five Free Family Days & receive a 20% discount on any Telfair art class. Come to 10 Free Family Days & win a free 3D printed mini-me sculpture.

Upcoming FREE Family Days

Sat. June 11
Juneteenth Festival
Jepson Center
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region. Children can experiment with crafts and try their hand at a variety of artmaking projects. A special highlight of the afternoon includes a live concert by reunited members of the Gospelaires, a legendary a cappella vocal group from Pin Point, offering a rare treat to the celebration.

Sat., July 9
Prints at the Telfair Academy
Telfair Museums has an incredible collection of prints, but they are not always on display. This Free Family Day gives you a chance to glimpse some of these amazing works in the historic Telfair Academy, featuring master artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler. You can also try your hand at different printmaking techniques to create masterpieces of your own!

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St.

TELFAIR ACADEMY
121 Barnard St.

OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE
124 Abercorn St.

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Scribble Art Studio in Savannah Kids’ Drawing Contest

Kids can win this art kit pictured here that’s filled with art supplies and a week of summer camp @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

To enter to win, kids can do their own drawing of this cat pictured here, then post a photo of the drawing on Scribble Art Studio’s Facebook wall here.

A winner will be selected at random & will be announced here & on the SouthernMamas.com Facebook page.

Deadline to enter to win is 11 PM this Sun. May 1. 

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Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers a summer camp mix & match deal where parents can buy a week of summer camp and break it up throughout the summer.

Perfect for those who can’t commit to a solid week of camp.

This applies to all Scribble camps in Savannah

25% Early Bird Discount: A week of camp is $139 if you register by May 1 (regular price is $185)

Learn more here. 

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers art summer camps 2016 for little & big kids.

Art camp for ages 4-7 is Mon-Fri. 10AM-1PM. Weekly sessions run May 30-Aug. 5 2016.

Art Camp for ages 8+ is Mon-Fri. 3-5PM. Weekly sessions run June 6-July 29 2016.

Dates for older kids camps: June 6-10 Sewing; June 13-17 Mixed Media: June 27-July 1 Painting; July 11-15: Alternative Painting; July 25-29 Comics & Cartooning.

Cost: $185/week

Discounts

Early Bird Registration Discount: 25% off $139/week for those who register by May 1.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Bug Fest is coming in May. Save the date: Bug Fest 2016 will be Sat. May 28 @ Savannah Children’s Museum.

Savannah Children’s Museum also offers daily programs that are included in the purchase of your museum pass and free for members. Check out the list of daily programs for April and May below.

School Year Hours

Wednesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 11am-4pm
Monday-Tuesday: Closed

Summer Hours

On Mon. May 30, Savannah Children’s Museum will be open & will officially begin their summer hours. Enjoy SCM all summer long, Monday – Saturday: 9AM-2PM (closed Sundays) through Labor Day, Sept. 5.

Upcoming Coastal Heritage Society Events Diesel Train Rides at GSRM Take a site tour by rail and learn about the impact the Central of Georgia Railroad had on Savannah and the Southeast. WHEN: Wednesdays – Sundays in May WHERE:  Georgia State Railroad Museum COST:  Rides included in general admission, only $2 members! Bug Fest at SCM Come enjoy the most Bug-tastic celebration of the year! All ages will enjoy the activities, specimens, and special surprise guests that we have in store for the day. WHEN: Saturday, May 28th WHERE:  Savannah Children’s Museum COST:  Free for members! Special Program at OFJ Explore the daily life of a soldier, while uncovering stories about the many individuals and units once stationed here. Participate in a variety of activities appropriate for all ages, including marching, battle reenactments, heavy artillery drill and musket and cannon demonstrations. WHEN: May 28th – 30th WHERE:  Old Fort Jackson COST:   Free for members!

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Smart Start Nutrition Program series, each focusing on different aspects of a healthy lifestyle. 

Free for members or included with the cost of admission.

The focus is on physical activity & how to make smart choices about the energy we consume. There will be art, movement & literacy activities incorporated into the program & you’ll finish with a healthy snack. The whole family is encouraged to attend & participate.

The Perfect Portion 

Sunday, May 22, 12pm & 2pm

Learn that you can eat ALL foods; it’s the amount and frequency that matter so that we get the nutrients to grow up strong!

See more here. 

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Sensory Soft Sundays for children with special needs

Savannah Children’s Museum will once again offer Sensory Soft Sunday on select Sundays throughout the year. Museum doors open early from 9AM- 11AM to families who have children with special needs or autism. Sensory Soft Sunday allows these families to make local connections and explore the SCM space without a crowd.

The number of attendees is limited, so please contact Jessica Paterson for pre-registration via email jpaterson@chsgeorgia.org

Cost

Tickets are $7.50 per person over the age of 18 months and free for members.

Upcoming dates include: May 15 & June 12.

Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd., Savannah, GA 31401, www.savannahchildrensmuseum.org, 912.651.6823 Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Monster High

Register your child for Monster High Party Saturday May 7, 3-5PM @ @ Everyone’s An Artist studio at 115 Canal St. in Pooler.

Parents accompany pre-registered child. $25 per child. 3 Monster High activities include, jewelry making, canvas painting and mini coffin decorating. Call to register. 912-755-4567.

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Minecraft Party

Register your child for Minecraft Party Saturday May 14, 3-5PM Everyone’s An Artist art studio. Parents accompany pre-registered child. $25 per child. 3 Minecraft related arts and crafts, including necklaces or keychains, canvas painting and more. Call to register. 912-755-4567

Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. 912-755-4567. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Summer Art Camps 2016 @ Everyone’s An Artist studio in Pooler

Weekly camps for ages 4 & older. 10AM-1PM. Cost: $185 per week.  Sibling & multi-week discounts available.

Register early, as these spots are sure to fill up fast. Call (912) 755-4567

Learn more here. 

Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. 912-755-4567. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Take the kids to see ET on the big screen.

The Lucas Theatre for the Arts in Savannah will show the 1982 hit at 8PM Sat. May 28.

Rated PG. 1 hour 55 minutes.

Happy Half Hour 7-7:30 you can enjoy half price beer & popcorn specials.

Tickets

$9 general admission or $6 student/senior/military. This includes a $1 per ticket Historic Preservation Fee for all tickets purchased. The fee is for the ongoing preservation and maintenance of the Lucas Theatre.
Also eligible for use with the Lucas Theatre Movie Pass. Available online or by calling 912-525-5050. You may pick up tickets in person at the Savannah Box Office at 216 E. Broughton Street, or at the Lucas one hour prior to show time.

Learn more here. 

Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Savannah 31401

Summer is about letting go, having fun and exploring. The Studio School in Savannah tailored their classes with this in mind.

Week-long Youth Art Summer 2016 Classes available for ages 10 & older.

Pre-register by sending the week(s) and class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com.

See camps descriptions here.

Summer Youth Programs (weekdays)

June 20-June 24: Characters from Fiction & Fantasy
9AM-3PM (5 day)
Ages 10 & older
$225 materials included
See camp description here.
Pre-register by sending the week(s) & class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com
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June 27- July 1: Personal Project Open Studio
9AM-3PM (5 day)
Ages 10 & older
$225 materials included
See camp description here.
Pre-register by sending the week(s) & class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com
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July 6-July 8: Classic Photography, Theory & Practice as related to the digital age
9AM-3PM (3 day)
Ages 12 & older
$135
See camp description here.
Pre-register by sending the week(s) & class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com
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July 11- July 15- No Youth Camp
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July 18-July 22: Still Life as Story
9AM-3PM (5 day)
Ages 12 & older
$225 materials included
See camp description here.
Pre-register by sending the week(s) & class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com
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July 25-July 29: Multiples of Mixed Media
9AM-3PM (5 day)
Ages 10 & older
$225 materials included
See camp description here.
Pre-register by sending the week(s) & class(es) you are interested in to info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com
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Stay connected by liking the Studio School on Facebook here. 

The Studio School, 1319 Bull Street, Suite B Savannah, 31401, tel. (912) 484-6415, email info@thestudioschoolsavannah.com thestudioschoolsavannah.com, The Studio School is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Here’s a great way for your little chess players to meet other Savannah chess players and improve their game:

USCF (United States Chess Federation) Rated K – 12 Chess Tournament

April 16 2016 at The Habersham School
505 E. 54 St. Savannah.

Entry Fee: $12.

Trophies awarded to top 3 in each section (Elementary, Middle, High school)

Must have valid USCF (United States Chess Federation) membership. Becoming a member is easy. Click here to do so. Or contact Skyler Kelly at Skyler@ClubCheckmate.com or at (912) 604 1741 to preregister for the April 16 Savannah tournament.

Registration cap:50

Learn more about the Savannah chess club Club Checkmate by clicking here.   

Celebrate Scottish culture at the 40th Annual Scottish Games in Savannah.

Savannah Scottish Games will be Sat. May 7, 2016, 9AM-4:30PM at Bethesda Academy on historic Bynuh’s Field and will feature Scottish arts, entertainment & traditional Scottish ale and food. This year’s event includes entertainment by Stewart & Winfield and The Accomplices.

The games feature traditional Scottish dance performances by Highland dancers, traditional heavy athletic events like the Caber Toss and Hammer Throw, Border Collie skill demonstrations, and a wide variety of Celtic art available for purchase.

Over 20 Scottish Clans from throughout the country will be represented during the event, and attendees will also have the opportunity to discover their own Scottish and Celtic connections at the genealogy tent.

Tickets

$10 general admission, $5 with student or military ID, and free for children 10 and under.

For a full schedule of events and more information on the 40th Annual Savannah Scottish Games, visit www.savannahscottishgames.com.

Location

The games will be at Historic Bynah’s Field at Bethesda Academy
9520 Ferguson Ave.
Savannah, GA 31406
Click here for directions

Yes there are art classes for toddlers & preschoolers in Savannah,

Thanks to Scribble Art Studio in Savannah, you can now start your young artist exploring and experimenting with art early.

Scribble presents “Experiment & Explore: Creative Learning for Little Ones” for ages 2 & older.

Classes will be 10-11AM Wednesdays April 13-May 4 2016.

Register here or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com or call 912-713-7376.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Telfair in Bloom

April 14 – April 17
Jepson Center, 207 W York St

Telfair Academy Guild presents the inaugural Telfair in Bloom, a festival of art and flowers! Museum curators will choose paintings, sculptures, and works of decorative art from the permanent collection. Designers will interpret the art by creating floral arrangements that will remain on display during the entire four-day event, which includes an opening party, a lecture by a nationally-recognized speaker followed by a luncheon , plus additional lectures, demonstrations, and a children’s workshop.

See all the Telfair in Bloom events here.

Kid-friendly events include:

Lecture and Café à la Rose
Saturday, April 16, 10am
Jepson Center
Tickets $35
Reserve your tickets online here

Local cinema lecturer Keller Jones will share her insights and enthusiasm for flowers in film in a presentation, Magnolias, Roses and Dahlias: The Power of Flowers in Film. Enjoy one last chance to view the flowers while enjoying tea and scones, Café à la Rose, and floral scented treats. Children’s activities for young budding artists will also be going on throughout the day.

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MORE FAMILY FRIENDLY TELFAIR EVENTS

Art Start: Stroller and Toddler Tours
3rd Thursday of Every Month
10:30-11:30AM
$5 per child / adult members free / adult non-members $20

Start your day with art with our new and combined programs! Once a month, our youngest patrons are invited to the museum for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here. Come play and learn with us!
APRIL 21
Collecting Landmark Events with Art
MAY 19
Elvis at 21: Positive and Negative Shapes
JUNE 16
Sculpture: Dynamic Forms in Play-Doh
JULY 21
State of the Art: Mixed Media and Collage

Register here.
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Free Family Days

1-4PM on one Saturday each month

Sat. April 23
Technology Then and Now at the Owens-Thomas House
Owens-Thomas House
Did you know that the Owens-Thomas House had running water even before the White House? Find out about exciting 19th-century technologies in this fun exploration of the historic Owens-Thomas House. Investigate the technologies of yesteryear—from cisterns and water collection, to lighting and laundry devices—through hands-on activities for children, and enjoy a special performance by the Savannah Children’s Choir!

Sat. May 7
State of the Art: Savannah Community Celebration
Jepson Center
Savannah is bursting with artistic talent, and Telfair wants to celebrate it! Enjoy an array of local contemporary art, and meet some of the fabulous artists and art groups making and promoting art in our community. Take part in this exciting, blossoming scene by making some art of your own!

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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Sign up before Fri. May 1 2016 for Kids’ Summer Pottery Camp, Parent & Child Pottery Class or Teen Pottery Classes 2016 @ Savannah’s Clay Spot & receive 15% off.

Click here to register

Pottery camp at Savannah’s Clay Spot is a unique opportunity for children to work as actual artist in a professional ceramic studio. Each week young students will learn a variety of ceramic techniques. Children will create on the potter’s wheel and use several hand building methods as they unleash their imaginations as they create wonderful works of art. Each camp will have an inspirational theme and will be different each week, giving the opportunity for children to be involved in multiple camps.

Each weekly camp will be held Monday-Friday
9AM-Noon
$160 includes all supplies

Early Bird Special, Register and Pay by May 1, 2016 and get camp for 15% off, making camp only $136

Learn more and register here.

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Teen Pottery Classes

Each class will meet once a week on Mondays, 2-5PM, 6 weeks
$160 includes all supplies
Session 1- June 7- July 12, Ages 11-16

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Parent & Child Clay Classes for ages 3-11

Each class will meet once a week on Wednesdays, 3-4PM, 6 weeks
$140 for Parent and one Child, $160 for Parent and two children
includes all supplies
Session I- June 7-July 13, Ages 3-11

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Scribble Art Studio discount

Enjoy a week at Scribble Art Studio’s Summer camp and keep creating with us for a week of pottery camp and receive 20% off
(see registration form for details on discounts, only one discount applies)

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Camp sizes are limited to 7-12 children so register early.
Payment with registration will secure your child’s spot

Camp registration fees are nonrefundable

Click here to register

“Like” Savannah’s Clay Spot on Facebook here to stay connected & to see the adorable creations kids make at this studio.

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio is on the SW corner of Barnard & Henry streets with the front door facing Henry St. Parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers a summer camp mix & match deal where parents can buy a week of summer camp and break it up throughout the summer.

We love it! Perfect for those who can’t commit to a solid week of camp.

This applies to all Scribble camps in Savannah

25% Early Bird Discount: A week of camp is $139 if you register by May 1 (regular price is $185)

Learn more here. 

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Savannah location: 212 E 37th St, Savannah, 31401

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Scribble Art Studio in Savannah offers art summer camps 2016 for little & big kids.

Art camp for ages 4-7 is Mon-Fri. 10AM-1PM. Weekly sessions run May 30-Aug. 5 2016.

Art Camp for ages 8+ is Mon-Fri. 3-5PM. Weekly sessions run June 6-July 29 2016.

Dates for older kids camps: June 6-10 Sewing; June 13-17 Mixed Media: June 27-July 1 Painting; July 11-15: Alternative Painting; July 25-29 Comics & Cartooning.

Cost: $185/week

Discounts

Early Bird Registration Discount: 25% off $139/week for those who register by May 1.

To learn more about Scribble’s summer camps, art classes & children’s birthdays in Savannah, click here or call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

April 15 & 16  ♦  Live Performances, Asian Cuisine, Cultural Marketplace & Family-Friendly Fun @ Armstrong State University in Savannah

Free and open to the public

Armstrong State University and the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs present the 2016 Savannah Asian Cultural Festival on April 15th and 16th.

All events will take place at Armstrong’s campus at 11935 Abercorn St. in Savannah, 31419.

The 21st Annual Savannah Asian Cultural Festival will bring the continent of Asia to coastal Georgia, celebrate the rich diversity of the area and feature unique cultures, cuisine, live performances and more.

Friday, April 15

7:30 p.m. ♦ Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium

20th Anniversary Celebration of Asian cultural arts featuring live music and dance from seven Asian countries

This special 20th anniversary event will be opened by Linda Bleicken, President of Armstrong State University, and by dignitaries from the City of Savannah’s government officials and staff from the city’s Office of Cultural Affairs.

The evening indoor performance on the Fine Arts Auditorium Stage will showcase Asia dances, martial arts and instrumental and vocal music with each performer dressed in traditional clothing from their home country.   In additional to using local performers of Asian heritage from China, India, The Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam, we are excited to showcase the beautiful Chinese dances by Kaidi Li from New York City, Korean dancers with exotic costumes, and traditional Chinese music with the Erhu, an native instrument somewhat related to the violin. Another highlight will be performances by the very popular Taiko Japanese Drummers who based based in Tampa, Florida.  Closing out the performance will be the very popular Dragon dancers in Vietnamese style.

Featured Performers

• P.R. CHINA: Kaidi Li, “Dunhuang- Sky Goddess”
• VIETNAM: Hac Long Duong Dragon Dancers
• SOUTH KOREA: Korean Dance Troupe
• THAILAND: Dance with Val Prompalin
• PHILIPPINES: Filipino Dance Troupe
• INDIA: Anjali Puri Patel, Bollywood Wedding Dance
• INDIA: Christina Potter, Fusion Indian-Egyptian Dance
• SOUTH KOREA: Tae Kwon Do Exhibition
• JAPAN: Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums

Saturday, April 16

10 a.m. – 4 p.m. ♦ Armstrong Burnett Lawn Main Stage

11:45 a.m. – 4 p.m. ♦ Armstrong International Gardens

Drop off your kids @ Everyone’s An Artist studio at 115 Canal St. in Pooler for an hour of fun arts & crafts during open studio drop-off hours for kids.

Kids can do supervised art work while you cross items off on your to-do list

Open Studio Saturday, April 2, 10AM-2PM. All ages welcome. $15 per art kit. Drop in. Call to register. 912-755-4567.

Weekday open studios

10AM-1PM Mon. March 28

10AM-1PM Tues. March 29

10AM-1PM Thurs. March 31

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Movie Night

Bring your kids to check it out this Sat. April 2, 6-9PM for Kids’ Movie & Craft Night. Your kids will enjoy crafts, movie, pizza & fun while you enjoy a childfree night out. Movie: The Peanuts Movie. Call to register. 912-755-4567

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Monster High

Register your child for Monster High Party Saturday May 7, 3-5PM @ Everyone’s An Artist art studio. Parents accompany pre-registered child. $25 per child. 3 Monster High activities include, jewelry making, canvas painting and mini coffin decorating. Call to register. 912-755-4567.

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Minecraft Party

Register your child for Minecraft Party Saturday May 14, 3-5PM Everyone’s An Artist art studio. Parents accompany pre-registered child. $25 per child. 3 Minecraft related arts and crafts, including necklaces or keychains, canvas painting and more. Call to register. 912-755-4567

Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. 912-755-4567. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Clay Whistles & Balloon-Belly Birdhouse workshops are among the art workshops & classes offered by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs during Spring 2016.

Registration is open for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Session 3 Visual Arts Classes & Workshops.

Registration Deadline:
Class registrations are due at noon, Thurs. April 14.
Workshop registrations due at noon the Thurs. before the workshop.

Day & evening sessions are offered for children, teens & adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin April 18 & run through May 13 2016.

Classes are @ the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment & all materials, tools required. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

For a full list of offerings, click here. Credit cards accepted.

Class schedule and registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

Session 3 Classes and Workshops
April 18 – May 13, 2016

Youth & Adult Wednesday Workshops
All workshops will be notified when work is ready to be picked up. It is usually within 7-10 days

Balloon-Belly Birdhouse: Parent and Child Clay
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 4+ with parent, Wednesday, April 20, 3:30-4:30pm
Come join us for a parent and child workshop! Let your imagination run wild and make a one of a kind balloon-belly birdhouse! Students will learn basic hand building, sculpting and decorating techniques.
$20/$15 city resident Registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

Clay Whistles
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+, Wednesday, April 27, 3:30-4:30pm
Make music from mud! Join us for a clay whistle workshop where we will be designing and constructing musical instruments utilizing basic hand building techniques and simple tools. A variety of finishing techniques will be discussed and your works will be fired.
$20/$15 city resident Registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

Ipot: Ceramic Speaker NEW
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+, Wednesday, May 4, 3:30-4:30pm
We will make a one of a kind ceramic sculpture speaker for your electronic device. Basic hand building and sculpting techniques will be used. If you can bring the device you wish to amplify, it would be helpful in your design process. Several finishing technics will be discussed.
$20/$15 city resident Registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

Sea Creature Sculpture: Parent and Child Clay NEW
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 4+ with parent, Wednesday, May 11, 3:30-4:30pm
Let’s make a sculpture! Sharks, seahorses, and silly fish are waiting to be made. We use basic hand building skills to sculpt our creatures. We will underglaze our sculptures with a variety of colors.
$20/$15 city resident Registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Have you taken your kids to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. yet? Springtime is the time to do so. If coming from the Savannah area, make it a daytrip paired with other activities from our Things to Do With Kids on Hilton Head page.

Upcoming Events @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum

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FREE Family Night

May 6, 5:30-7:30PM (Last one til September!)
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, facepainting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more.
Cookie decorating and a fun take home craft.
FREE!
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Imagination Hour

Thursdays 10:30-11:30AM

Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission, sign up at front desk.

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program 

DIG is now being offered on Thursdays at the Hilton Head Head Library from 12:30-1:30PM through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration is required. Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Made Possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund

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Sandbox at the Stables
Memorial Day Monday, May 30 2016
10AM-2PM

The 5th Annual Sandbox at The Stables Fundraiser at Lawton Stables in Sea Pines Resort activities (some free, some require activity tickets) scheduled include:
Craft projects
Inflatable water slides and bounce houses
Pony rides
Facepainting by Morgan’s Mommies Facepainting People
Family game and activities
Rock Climbing Wall and Bungee Jumping by Firehouse Nutz Extreme Events
Live remotes from SC103.1 and 104.9 The Surf
New This Year will be a raffle for (2) Roundtrip Airfare Tickets
and (4) One Day Hopper Disney World Tickets
(restrictions and blackout dates apply)

The Cowpoke Caper Parade is back again at High Noon. Come dressed as your favorite cowpoke and bring your cowpoke name – creativity is key! Free bandanas to the first 50 entries.

Hot dogs & burgers plus refreshments including snow cones and cotton candy, all available for purchase.

Admission

Admission: $5 per person; tickets for concessions and activities are $1 each. (Members:$5/person and you will receive $5 in concession tickets for each paid admission)
Plus $6 for pass for entrance into Sea Pines Resort

Guests will park at the Trolley Stop inside Sea Pines and ride the free trolley to Lawton Stables. The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Pope Avenue will be closed on Memorial Day.

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New grocery checkout exhibit 

Coming soon to the Sandbox: a brand new exhibit – The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children can explore an environment that mimics the real thing. Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain! The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop & apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations & the use of money, as well as concepts related to health & nutrition.
Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Museum Hours

Hours of Operation for April
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 10AM-5PM

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser