Workshops for children
Hands-on creative activities that spark curiosity, foster self-expression and build confidence — from first mark-making through to older children ready for a bigger challenge.
Welcome to BeSpace
Where curiosity has room to grow.
BeSpace partners with schools, educational centers, community organizations and families to develop specialized programming and creative events that engage and inspire.
25+ years in arts education
Reggio Emilia–inspired
Based in New York
What we do
Creativity, built on process — not product
We design and facilitate art workshops in creativity for infants, toddlers, young children and families. Process-based learning encourages self-expression, self-confidence, creative problem-solving and a growth mindset.
Consulting for educators
Workshops and consulting for educators and administrators, equipping them with practical tools to foster creativity in their classrooms and learning environments.
Custom curriculum
Curriculum plans built for your setting, integrating process-based learning and Reggio Emilia–inspired approaches into the rhythm of your existing programming.
Our approach
Room to wonder, make, and try again
BeSpace is committed to fostering creativity and lifelong learning through process-based exploration, art making and play. Children are trusted as capable, curious people — the materials are open-ended, and the outcome belongs to the child.
- Process over product — the making matters more than the finished piece
- Open-ended, natural and reclaimed materials
- Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy
- Environments designed to invite exploration
- Inclusive, joyful spaces for learning and connection
Who we partner with
Built for the places children already learn
01Schools & early childhood centers
02Educational centers & museums
03Community organizations
04Families & private groups
How it works
Simple to bring into your space
1
Tell us about your group
Ages, group size, your space and what you are hoping the children take away from it.
2
We design the session
A workshop, series or event shaped around your setting — materials, provocations and timings included.
3
We facilitate together
We run it with you, and leave your team with the tools to keep the practice going.
Kind words
What partners say
“The children were completely absorbed. It changed how our teachers set up the room the very next week.”
“Practical, warm and genuinely useful — our staff left with things they could use on Monday morning.”
“My toddler still talks about it. It was the first time I saw her make something entirely her own.”
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