Art classes and sculpture gardens
Nassau County Museum of Art in Nanuet offers art classes and workshops at the Manes Art & Education Center, housed on a 145-acre historic estate with sculpture gardens and nature trails. Programs include fall and spring art classes in drawing, painting, ceramics, and fiber arts for children and teens, plus drop-in Family Saturdays and the Storybook Studio for younger kids.
Indoor & outdoor · Active · Rainy-day pick · Programs for ages 2 and up; specific age ranges vary by program.
Family Saturdays is drop-in between noon and 3pm.
The Storybook Studio pairs storytime with parent-child artmaking.
Summer Art Lab combines studio art with outdoor exploration of the 145-acre nature preserve and private museum access.
After-school art classes run Tuesdays and Wednesdays for grades K-2 and 2-5; projects are inspired by artworks in the galleries.