Open Arts Studio | Build a Model

Explore the magic of design in this playful, hands-on workshop! Inspired by handcrafted models of Dancing Trees, the new seating in the Plaza, created by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates, children will embark on a scavenger hunt — searching the Plaza to match each miniature model to its full-sized sculptural bench. After discovering how designers turn ideas into form, participants will head into the studio to create their own original model out of clay — shaping, molding, and transforming their ideas into…

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July 16, 2026 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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365 Lukes Wood Road
New Canaan, CT 06840 United States

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12

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Explore the magic of design in this playful, hands-on workshop! Inspired by handcrafted models of Dancing Trees, the new seating in the Plaza, created by Kazuyo Sejima & Associates, children will embark on a scavenger hunt — searching the Plaza to match each miniature model to its full-sized sculptural bench.

After discovering how designers turn ideas into form, participants will head into the studio to create their own original model out of clay — shaping, molding, and transforming their ideas into something they can hold. It’s a creative adventure that brings architecture to life for young makers.

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Studio Beginnings

Our youngest artists, designers, and builders are invited into the Arts Studio to have fun making art inspired by the River building and surrounding landscape. Learning through art, children will think, play, create, and experiment with texture, form, line, color and space. Led by Grace Farms Arts Educator Nancy Jameson, Studio Beginnings provides a new prompt weekly. This session is recommended for ages 1-5 and their caretakers. Thursdays | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Imagination Playground

Children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. Available throughout September and October: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Grace Farms Tour

This comprehensive tour invites a closer look at the architecture of the River building and Barns. Take in 360–degree views of the surrounding landscapes while exploring the building’s sustainable design, curated interiors, and materials choices. During the tour, sample a cup of tea from Grace Farms Tea & Coffee, a Certified B Corp that demonstrates and educates about ethical and sustainable supply chains. The River building, designed by Pritzker Prize-winning firm, SANAA, holds LEED Gold certification for Building Design and…

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