{"id":119651,"date":"2023-06-14T22:46:23","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T02:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119651"},"modified":"2023-06-14T22:46:23","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T02:46:23","slug":"absolutely-incredible-kids-get-inspiration-from-absolutely-incredible-adults-during-workshops-held-at-crayola-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=119651","title":{"rendered":"Absolutely Incredible Kids Get Inspiration from Absolutely Incredible Adults during Workshops Held at Crayola Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

Featured Image: Absolutely incredible kids get inspiration from absolutely incredible adults. Workshops by Lehigh Valley Zoo wildlife conservation experts and comic book artist Scott Hanna; craft activities presented by Crayola Imagine Arts Academy.(provided by Crayola)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

EASTON, Pa.<\/strong>\u00a0(June 14, 2023) \u2013 Some absolutely incredible adults sparked the imaginations and encouraged discovery in some absolutely incredible kids at Crayola Experience this week.<\/p>\n

Kids visiting the downtown Easton family destination for creative play had the opportunity to interact with renowned comic book artist Scott Hanna and Lehigh Valley Zoo wildlife conservation experts, and put their creative juices to work with craft activities from event partner\u00a0Crayola Imagine Arts Academy (CIAA).\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s\u00a0\u201cBe Incredible Workshop\u201d featured\u00a0Hanna\u2014who has worked on\u00a0top characters at Marvel Comics and DC comics including Spider-Man,\u00a0Avengers<\/em>,\u00a0Iron Man<\/em>,\u00a0X-Men<\/em>,\u00a0Hulk, Wonder Woman<\/em>,\u00a0Justice League<\/em>,\u00a0and\u00a0Superman.\u00a0<\/em>The artist\u00a0<\/em>spoke about careers in art design and taught the children (and their parents) how to\u00a0create characters using simple shapes. The workshop was paired with CIAA\u2019s \u201cDesign a Superhero Costume\u201d creative activity.<\/p>\n

Tuesday\u2019s workshop showcased the wildlife conservation with a presentation by conservation experts from the Lehigh Valley Zoo and a\u00a0\u201cPaint a Safari Landscape\u201d activity\u00a0from CIAA.\u00a0The Zoo\u2019s animal collection includes more than 22 species collectively managed through the Species Survival Plan Program\u2122. The Zoo contributes to, participates in, and initiates wildlife conservation programs at home and in the field.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Crayola Imagine Arts Academy craft activities are designed to help children\u00a0developing their creativity and critical thinking skills, through art. With locations across North America, it uses art programs as a medium to teach children about real-world topics like animal conservation and design thinking.\u00a0The academy is a\u00a0partnership between Crayola\u00ae<\/sup><\/strong>\u00a0LLC and Mad Science\u00ae<\/sup><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

About Crayola Experience Easton<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Discover the magic of color at Crayola\u2019s premier and one-of-a-kind family destination.\u00a0More than 25 creative activities and attractions throughout 65,000 square feet of color await families at the Crayola Experience flagship in Easton, Pa., the birthplace of Crayola crayons. Bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, the adventures of Crayola Experience help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity, and experience color in a whole new way. Also featuring live entertainment and The Crayola Store with\u00a0<\/em>the world’s\u00a0largest selection of Crayola products and unique souvenirs. To learn more, visit\u00a0<\/em>CrayolaExperience.com\/Easton<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or join the conversation at\u00a0<\/em>Facebook.com\/CrayolaExperience<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nConstance Walker
\nCrayola Experience<\/p>\n

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