Not sure where to host your event during these colder months? Ask us!
Not sure where to host your event during these colder months? Ask us!
At Van-Go, we believe art is not about creating a perfect or identical product. Art is a process of discovery, self-expression, and connection. Our teaching style is rooted in open-ended, process-based learning, where exploration is valued over outcome. We partner with your school or organization to develop a meaningful, intentional experience for your special group.
We currently offer one-time specialty workshops, multi-class series, and Schools Out camps. We are working on becoming an approved vendor for New York State public schools.
Check out our events page for upcoming workshops, classes, and camps!
Van-Go instructors act as facilitators and guides. We support children as they experiment with materials, explore their senses, and find their own creative voice. Teachers offer invitations to create rather than directions to follow. There is no single “right way” to make art, and no expectation that every piece will look the same. Innovation is welcome, and deviation is natural.
Our workshops, classes, and camps are designed to be inclusive, flexible, and responsive to the needs of young children. Participation is always invitational. Children are welcome to observe, take breaks, modify materials, or engage in alternative ways. Instructors offer choices whenever possible and avoid forcing participation, labeling emotions as “good” or “bad,” or correcting children’s artistic decisions. Sensory alternatives (hands instead of tools, dry materials instead of wet, quiet spaces for rest) are always acceptable
Art, Play, and Big Feelings: Experience a work of color, texture, and imagination to explore feelings through sensory art and play. Each session encourages children to understand big emotions in healthy, creative ways using paint, clay, collage, and more bringing their inner world to life! Together we will: discover how art can help kids express their emotions, build confidence and self-awareness, explore color, texture, and creative materials, and practice teamwork and collaboration all while having fun!
Art of Science: Get ready to mix, splash, and experiment! In this hands-on art and science lab, kids will explore color, texture, and motion through creative experiments that spark curiosity and imagination. From fizzy paint reactions to gooey clay creations, every project celebrates the joy of discovery and the beauity in art making while building problem-solving and criticial thinking skills (all while having lots of fun!)
Contact us for a free demo class at your school or organization!
We currently travel within 50 miles of area code 10510 (Briarcliff Manor, NY). This includes Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield and Putnam, among others.
While having fun is #1, there is more to Van-Go that sets us apart.
We’re not just filling time. We’re creating meaningful, developmental rich experiences that leave a lasting impact.
Founded by public service professionals, Van-Go brings thoughtful, mobile art and sensory experiences directly to families and communities. We believe art is for all, so pop up and meet kids wherever they are.
Our classes and camps are infused with purpose, emphasizing self-expression, confidence, and social-emotional learning.
Our studio travels to where kids already are, eliminating barriers to participation and supporting engagement in every setting.
Here are the questions we get asked on a regular basis about our work with school programs, workshops and camps, and our answers!
We offer a wide range of in-school and after-school art programs, from single-session workshops to recurring multi-week series. We also host School’s Out Camps during holiday breaks, parent-teacher conferences, and staff development days.
Yes! Our projects are designed to be flexible, sensory-friendly, and adaptable for different learning styles and abilities. We can modify materials, pacing, and instruction to ensure every child feels supported, successful, and included.
We typically accommodate groups of up to 30 students at a time, but we’re always happy to discuss options for larger groups and find a setup that works for your school or event.
Van-Go provides all art materials for our programs, so there’s no need for the school to supply anything. However, if your school prefers to use its own materials or has specific items you’d like incorporated, we’re happy to be flexible and work with what you have.
Yes! We are happy to schedule a free demo workshop ahead of a series proposal for a select group (this would not apply to an assembly) so you can experience our programming firsthand.
Most of our programs are designed for toddlers through elementary-aged children, but we also offer workshops for adults and intergenerational groups.
We currently travel within 50 miles of area code 10510 (Briarcliff Manor, NY). This includes Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield and Putnam, among others.
Use our contact form if you have any questions, our fill out our booking request form if you’re ready to get started!
Use the contact form to get in touch!
When you trust Van-Go with your party or other event, we make sure all participants have had the opportunity to create, build, and connect!
