SPARK PA

09/13/2026

THIS IS EDUCATION.

This Saturday, our Spark Carpentry crew is getting to work.
We’re making wooden serving trays and the learning goes WAY beyond “how to build something.”

Measuring
Cutting
Sanding
Press-fitting
Problem-solving
Staining + decorating

There’s math in the measuring. Physics in the construction. Fine motor skills in the tools. Critical thinking in the problem-solving. And then there’s art in deciding what you want your finished piece to become.

This is why we do carpentry at Spark.

September is HALF FULL and happening THIS SATURDAY. October is Already SOLD OUT.

If your child wants to build, create, work with their hands, and actually BUILD something, grab one of our remaining September spots.

Ages 6+ | 12:30 - 4:30 PM | All materials included
September 19: Serving Tray
October 17: Bookshelf — SOLD OUT
November 21: Wooden Easel

Link in bio to register.

09/13/2026

FALL SEMESTER STARTS THIS WEEK AT SPARK!

We’re officially kicking off our fall season and we’ve got a LOT happening.

SPARK NATURE FOREST SCHOOL
Our weekly forest school is back! A full day outside exploring, building, creating, playing, and learning together.

HOMESCHOOL HANG: THURSDAY - 10 AM - 12 PM
We’re opening the doors for homeschool families to come meet us, explore the studio + land, and get a feel for what Spark is all about.

OLDER KIDS ART: SATURDAY - 11 AM
A dedicated art class for ages 10+ to dive into bigger, more involved projects and really stretch their creativity. This week we will be focusing on the fundamentals of pencil drawing.

CARPENTRY WORKSHOP: SATURDAY - 12:30-4:30 PM
Kids get to work with real tools, real wood, and real projects while learning actual building skills along the way. We're starting off by building a serving tray.

And this is just the beginning.

Our goal is simple: give kids more opportunities to make, move, explore, build, take risks, and be part of a community.

We’re ready for you so come find your Spark!

09/12/2026

October Carpentry Workshop sold out!
September workshop is half full.
Link below to register!

09/11/2026

This one has been in the works for a while, and we are SO excited to finally put it out into the world.

We spend so much time asking kids to be leaders, to speak up, work together, communicate, make good choices and solve problems. But how often do we actually give them the space to practice those things?

That’s what Spark Leadership is about.

This is a four-week, hands-on program for kids 8+ where they’ll work through challenges, games, team activities, problem-solving, and real-life situations that ask them to communicate, collaborate, take initiative, listen, and figure things out.

And we are especially excited about who is leading it.

Jess Marie of Starling Leadership

Jessica has a background in behavioral neuroscience, psychology, education, and leadership development, and she brings so much experience working with people and building community. She’s also a mom and cyber homeschooler, so she understands the kids and the world they’re growing up in.

We love her approach because it's about helping kids become confident, thoughtful, capable people who can work with others, handle challenges, speak up when it matters, listen when it matters, and trust themselves.

4 Fridays • 5:30–7:30 PM • Ages 8+
October 2, 9, 16 + 23
$45/drop-in or $160 for the series

You can come to individual sessions, but the full series is where the magic really happens as the challenges and skills build week to week.

Learn more about Spark Leadership + register here:

Connecting, and Teaching Leadership Workshops for Kids 8+ in PA

09/09/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

After an incredible first-ever Spark Carpentry Camp, where kids spent three days measuring, drilling, hammering, problem-solving, collaborating, and building an actual TREE FORT, we knew we couldn’t stop there.

The kids wanted more.

So we’re bringing Spark Carpentry back for the fall!

And this time, we’re taking it to Saturdays.

Four-hour, hands-on workshops where kids ages 6+ get to work with real tools, real wood, and real projects from start to finish.

September 19 — Serving Tray
October 17 — Bookshelf
November 21 — Wooden Easel

Every workshop includes all materials and plenty of hands-on instruction. No previous experience necessary, and parents are welcome to stay or drop off.

Carpentry isn’t just about learning how to use a hammer or drill. It’s about learning to measure twice, figure it out, make a mistake, try again, and keep going. It’s about teamwork, responsibility and creating something real with your own two hands.

Fall registration is officially OPEN! We tend to sell out because spots are limited to ensure personalized hands on help and safety. 🔨 🧰

Register here:

https://www.thespark.nyc/spark-carpentry/

09/08/2026

FALL ENROLLMENT AT SPARK IS OPEN!

We’re kicking off our fall programming, and this season we’re making it super easy to jump in. No big commitment required. Drop in whenever it works for your family!

WEDNESDAYS @ 5:30 PM: ART + YOGA classes for kids 5+
A creative, movement-filled class combining art projects with yoga, mindfulness, and plenty of Spark magic.

THURSDAYS : ART + NATURE classes for kids 4+
A parent + child class where we’ll create, explore, and connect with the natural world. Babies are welcome, too! 🥰

SATURDAYS @ 11 AM: OLDER KIDS ART classes for kids 10+
A dedicated art class for older kids who want more time, space, and freedom to create.

AND WE’RE KICKING IT ALL OFF WITH HOMESCHOOL HANG!

Think of it as an open house + play date + little taste of Spark.

September 17 | Come anytime between 10 AM–12 PM

Meet the founders, see the studio, check out our supplies, explore the trails, and get a feel for what we’re all about.

All classes: $20/kid
Homeschool Hang: $10/kid (use code SPARK50 at checkout)
Babies and kids 3 & under FREE
All materials + supplies included

Curious what we’re making? See the flyer below for each week’s theme, project and creative adventure!

Register here:
https://www.thespark.nyc/pa-classes/

09/08/2026

FALL IS LOOKING REALLY GOOD AT SPARK!

We’ve been dreaming up a fall season that feels like Spark in its fullest form, a place for kids, families, teens and our whole community to come together to create, move, explore, build, connect and belong.

Here’s what we’ve got coming:

🌲 Spark Nature Forest School
🪵 Monthly Carpentry Workshops
🧠 NEW!!! Spark Leadership Program - Fridays in October (8+)
🎨 Art + Chess Club - FREE monthly gathering
🧘 Art + Yoga Class - Wednesdays at 5:30pm (5+)
🎨 Older Kids Art Class - Saturdays 11am (10+)
🍁 Parent + Child Art + Nature Class - Thursdays at 11am (4+)
🎸 Monthly Open Studio Nights for teens (12+)
🌎 Spark @ It Takes a Village — our hybrid homeschool It Takes A Village Homeschool Hybrid Community

Plus our first ever Homeschool Hang on September 17th from 10am to 12pm. Come meet us, see the studio, wander the land, and learn what we’re creating for homeschool families!

Also in the works....

🧱 Masonry Workshop - Tuesday October 6th
❤️ Family Fun Day with Float Social Club (September 26th)

And coming soon… The Spark Parent Project, honest conversations about parenting, without chasing the “right” way to do it led by Jess Marie who is also heading up our Leadership Program.

This is what we’ve always wanted Spark to become.

Not just classes, or a studio, or a school but a community where kids have room to be kids, try new things, get their hands dirty, make things, move their bodies, ask questions, take risks, and figure out who they are. And where parents get to find their people, too.

More details will be shared over the coming days but for now we are just planting the seeds on what we have been working on.

You can find more here or message us with any questions.

https://www.thespark.nyc/pa/

Here's to the best fall semester yet!

08/20/2026

Such an incredible day!!!!