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Homeschool Fall Social

Friday, September 5

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Friday September 5th 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
$15 per family – all ages

Connect with homeschool families over a picnic lunch in the beautiful setting of Lasdon Public Gardens. Children will enjoy games and craft activities led by Lasdon’s educators. Parents can inquire about upcoming children’s programs for the 25/26 school year. The gathering will conclude with a walk through the garden paths, leading through the dinosaur and fairy trails.
Families provide their own lunch and we provide the fun. Each child will receive their own activity pack. Please specify the number of children during registration. Limit 3 per family. Activity packs can be picked up at the check in table.

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Private Group Classes

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Wednesdays and Fridays
Art classes: $15 per child Min. 6/ Max. 10

Wednesdays only
Nature classes: $ 7 per child / $75 min. fee Max. 25

Interested in a class offered at Lasdon for your homeschool group. Book a private class and customize it to meet your needs. Dates are subject to availability. No classes offered in December.

For additional information, contact Emily Fountain or call and leave a message at: 914-864-5541
Include your Name, phone, and class interest.

Art Programs

Master Class

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Master Class: Exploring Art through Great Artists

Tuesday Class: 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
September 16, October 21,
and November 18
$40 for 3 classes (Ages 4 – 10)

*Toddler program available during Tuesday class. See Tuesdays Start with Tea: Toddlers Gather, Frolic, Plant & Play!

Thursday Class: 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
September 18, October 16, and November 20
$40 3 classes (Ages 4 – 10)

Each month we will take a journey to learn about artists who have influenced the world with their unique style and art process.
September- Claude Monet and Impressionistic Painting
October- Wassily Kandinsky and Abstract Drawing
November- Andy Warhol and Pop Art Printmaking

ADDITIONAL UP-COMING CLASSES:
WINTER 2026: 1/13, 2/10, 3/10 $40 (3 classes)
SPRING 2026: 4/14, 5/12 $26 (2 classes)

WINTER 2026: 1/8, 2/12, 3/12 $40 (3 classes)
SPRING 2026: 4/9, 5/14 $26 (2 classes)

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Open Art Studio

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Fall Open Art Studio

Saturdays – September 13, October 11, and November 8th
1 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$5 per person (Ages 4 and up)

The studio at Lasdon is open. In this workshop children follow their own creative path, working in a variety of different materials with an art educator guiding them along the way.

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Art in Nature

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Art in Nature

Thursday, September 25
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$16 per person (Ages 10 – 14)

Be immersed in nature while making art. This class will learn how to create art en plein air, a French expression meaning “in the open air”, to capture the spirit and essence of a landscape by incorporating natural light, color and movement. This class will meet outdoors, focusing on seasonal garden interests around Lasdon Park. Location details will be sent prior to class. In the event of rain, class will be canceled and make-up date set.

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Clay Sculpture

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Clay Sculpture

Tuesdays – September 30, October 7 and 14
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Mondays – November 10, 17 and 24
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$45 per child
(3 classes) Ages 6 – 11

Learn the art of creative expression in clay using hand building techniques. This multi-session class will give students the opportunity to develop their art in stages with each class building upon the last. An introduction to tools and construction methods will be covered.

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'Pop-up" Holiday Watercolor Cards

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“Pop-up” Holiday Watercolor Greeting Cards

Friday, November 14
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$15 per person (Ages 12 and up)

Learn the art of making watercolor greeting cards with watercolorist Hope Friedland. In this workshop participants will make fun whimsical “pop-up” cards, just in time for the holidays. This is a family oriented class and parents or caregivers will work together with their child to create cards.

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Science & Nature Programs

Tuesdays Start with Tea

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Tuesdays Start with Tea:
Toddlers Gather, Frolic, Plant & Play!

Tuesday, September 9
10 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
$5 per child
(Ages 18 months to 3 years)

Welcome toddlers and caregivers! Come gather, frolic, plant and play at Lasdon! We will meet and greet each other with a song in the beautiful gardens, rain or shine. Let’s be wildly curious, wonder and wander together in the woodlands, gather for a casual cup of tea, and enjoy nature’s full-sensory seasonal stories. Contribute to our developmentally appropriate, creative, and collaborative nature study journal.

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Monarch Meadow Biolitz

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Thursday, September 11
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
FREE (Ages 5 and up)

What’s the buzz in the garden? Learn about late season pollinators. Participants will help document plants, insects and animals using iNaturalist to create a snapshot of Lasdon’s ecosystem. Registration is required.

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Fall Hike

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Fall Hike

Thursday, October 23
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
FREE (All ages)

Join Lasdon Educators on a hike through the trails to observe the seasonal changes of fall. We will explore the woods by the Trail of Honor and conclude in the Meadow where families are invited to enjoy a picnic lunch together.
This is not a stroller friendly walk. Baby carriers are recommended for young children. Wear sturdy shoes and tick repellant. Sunscreen and hat may be needed. Families will need to carry water, lunch and a picnic blanket during the hike.
Registration is required. This program will meet in the lower parking lot next to the trail of honor

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Fall Tree ID

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Fall Tree ID

Tuesday, November 4
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$5 per person (Ages 8 and up)

Learn how to identify trees by using characteristics found in Autumn. This class will be the first in a 3 part series discussing what observations can be made during different seasons used to guide the process in understanding the differences between tree species. Students will learn what tools are available to help them and how to confirm an ID.

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Native Seed Sowing Workshop

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Native Seed Sowing Workshop

Tuesday November 4
Morning session – 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Afternoon session – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
$5 per person (Ages 5 and up)

Fall is the perfect time to sow seeds that need a winter’s rest. By mimicking nature, we can plant native seeds that need to experience cold to start germination. Together we will start seeds for the wildflower meadow at Lasdon as we learn about their benefits to the ecosystem. In addition each participant will make a milk jug terrarium to start their own wildflower garden at home.

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