On Friday, June 20, set against the lush backdrop of the “Tropical Courtyard,” 16 children from the Lasdon Home School Art & Nature Program had the thrill of a lifetime when artwork they created was displayed for the weekend in the Conservatory. More than fifty attendees came to see the artwork during the Grand Opening. The artwork had been created during monthly classes in which children ages three to eleven learned about a famous artist and the art they created. Inspired by the artist, the children created unique works of art that linked the history of art and the practice of making art as they explored a variety of mediums and different techniques.  

On display were works created after a lesson about Jackson Pollack and his splatter, poured and drip techniques. There were photographs of Earth Art that the children installed around the park after a class about the Earth Art made by artist Andy Worthy.  Paper mosaics were on display that had been made after a class linking historical Greek and Roman mosaics with contemporary artist Jim Bachor who makes public mosaic installations. Inspired by the shapes and colors used by Henri Matisse in print making, prints made by the children from foam printing plates were displayed. Sculptures were also on display created from recycled or repurposed material that were sculpted after a lesson about size and perspective as seen through the balloon sculptures of Jeff Koons.

Reviews of the show were positive. Visitors described it as, a “Magnificent Art Show,” and “Great Work.” Developed by Lasdon educator Emily Fountain, plans are underway for the 2025-2026 Lasdon Home School Art & Nature Program. Registration Opens August 11, 2025. If you are interested in the program, visit the website or contact Emily at 914-864-5541 or eff@westchestercountyny.gov for information.