Little Owls is a drop-in Nature Art School for 18 month-4 yr olds in Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.Children and their adults will walk together as a group to our nature classroom where they will have both guided & self guided exploration time with dirt and art play. We will share snacks, songs, stories, a nature walk, and soak up all that nature can offer.Little Owls was founded by Caroline McAuliffe, an arts & nature educator and parent to a toddler who loves to… Show more Little Owls is a drop-in Nature Art School for 18 month-4 yr olds in Owl’s Head Park in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.Children and their adults will walk together as a group to our nature classroom where they will have both guided & self guided exploration time with dirt and art play. We will share snacks, songs, stories, a nature walk, and soak up all that nature can offer.Little Owls was founded by Caroline McAuliffe, an arts & nature educator and parent to a toddler who loves to explore. Over the last 15 years Caroline has created art with children of all ages throughout NYC. Caroline is currently working as the Studio and Naturalist teacher at Beginnings Nursery School in Manhattan and has been eager to offer her Bay Ridge community the same experiences. Show less

Design and execute immersive arts curricula throughout the nursery levels, with 18 months - 5 year olds. Collaborate with classroom studies and create provocations and workshops for children, staff, and families. Write weekly online journals which share hands-on work with children for families. Design and execute nature experiences in Central Park for 3-5 year olds. Design and organize materials for the use of the school that align with the Reggio Emilia philosophy of early education.

Caroline is a fiber artist. She spends her time creating woven wearables and narrative scenes that explore folkloric familial nostalgia. She likes to dress up in her art and dance, further fulfilling her life goal of becoming a fool with authority. Caroline holds an M.F.A from Pratt Institute. Her work has appeared in group shows both nationally and Internationally. She currently lives and creates in Brooklyn with her wife Karen and kid, Sal.

Teaching visual art to K-5 grades in a school that believes "creativity is a vital force surging through every living being. Schools often dilute the creative energy of children by insisting on a common response to learning, a common voice within the classroom and a set of common standards. At Blue School, we nurture creativity by allowing for in-depth studies and discoveries that carry the children into museums, help them locate a field of experts and authentically respond to learning through… Show more Teaching visual art to K-5 grades in a school that believes "creativity is a vital force surging through every living being. Schools often dilute the creative energy of children by insisting on a common response to learning, a common voice within the classroom and a set of common standards. At Blue School, we nurture creativity by allowing for in-depth studies and discoveries that carry the children into museums, help them locate a field of experts and authentically respond to learning through visual, musical, and performing arts." Show less

Assist prospective art students in portfolio development and advisement on schools.

goldpennyloafer is inspired by the 1950s homemaker--in particular my grandmother -- Phyllis. She was the quintessential anti-housewife-housewife; more famous for her cocktail hours, bridge games, and golden footwear than her meals. Her unwavering positivity and colorful character have always encouraged me to create what I love and love what I make.goldpennyloafer began as a way to feed myself healthfully and thoughtfully. Along the way, I have shared my simple creations with friends and… Show more goldpennyloafer is inspired by the 1950s homemaker--in particular my grandmother -- Phyllis. She was the quintessential anti-housewife-housewife; more famous for her cocktail hours, bridge games, and golden footwear than her meals. Her unwavering positivity and colorful character have always encouraged me to create what I love and love what I make.goldpennyloafer began as a way to feed myself healthfully and thoughtfully. Along the way, I have shared my simple creations with friends and family, learning that feeding others was as enjoyable as the food.Through health coaching, tutorials, special dinners, pickles, and syrups, I can continue to share what I love. Show less

We are community members that support locally grown food for Jersey City residents. Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) supports Nolasco Farm of Andover, NJ and Tree-Licious Orchards of Port Murray, NJ and their family run Just Made Bakery of Hackettstown, NJ.We proudly run our CSA out of the Hudson Pride Connection Center. We partner with the Center for community events and offer donations of food to their members.We are small, but… Show more We are community members that support locally grown food for Jersey City residents. Our CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) supports Nolasco Farm of Andover, NJ and Tree-Licious Orchards of Port Murray, NJ and their family run Just Made Bakery of Hackettstown, NJ.We proudly run our CSA out of the Hudson Pride Connection Center. We partner with the Center for community events and offer donations of food to their members.We are small, but strong!www.journalsquarecsa.weebly.com@journalsquarecsa on Twitter/Instagram/Facebook Show less

Designed classes, curriculums and executed lessons for children ages 3-15 years in public and private schools in Manhattan. Planned and executed guided workshops and specialized classes for on-site programming. Established printmaking program for onsite workshops in 2010. Taught classes and workshops for children with physical and developmental challenges. Planned and executed cross-curricular lessons with the Institution of Museum and Library Sciences and District 79 settings. Managed and… Show more Designed classes, curriculums and executed lessons for children ages 3-15 years in public and private schools in Manhattan. Planned and executed guided workshops and specialized classes for on-site programming. Established printmaking program for onsite workshops in 2010. Taught classes and workshops for children with physical and developmental challenges. Planned and executed cross-curricular lessons with the Institution of Museum and Library Sciences and District 79 settings. Managed and trained teaching assistants and volunteers in the classroom. Established adult education classes in 2014. Show less

Designed classes, planned curriculums and executed lessons in public schools for ages 5-13 in Manhattan and Newark, NJ. Planned and executed cross-curricular special education classes in Queens. Mentored and trained Community Word Project Teaching Artist candidate in the classroom. Exhibited leadership in the classroom through management and training of teaching artists assistants and interns.

Designed curriculums and executed lessons for students ages 8-22 in public schools and District 79 settings, including juvenile detention facilities and ReStart in Harlem, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Worked to maintain program grants through managing budget and reports. Trained assistants and volunteers in the classroom.

JEM Fabric Warehouse produces custom printed fabrics by the yard and garments.