New York's most-maligned bird gets the art treatment here: artist Jenna Rothstein walks families through building pigeon puppets with real movable joints — paper fasteners at the wings and legs — then decorating them with drawing, paint and collage, and finally animating the whole flock through a shared cityscape. It is three hours of genuine making rather than a craft table with a template. If your kid is six or older and likes building things, this is the best-value afternoon at Industry City.
What to expect
You build the puppet first, learning simple joint construction with paper fasteners, then personalize it with drawing, painting and collage. The session ends with collaborative play, moving the puppets through a shared street scene. Materials and instruction are provided at Lista Studios inside Industry City.
Good to know
- Take the D/N/R to 36th St or the R to 25th St, then walk into Industry City
- Lista Studios is in Building 4 at 34 35th Street within the complex
- Designed for families with children ages 6 and up
- Check the Lista Studios listing for pricing and registration
- Wear clothes that can take paint and glue
- Industry City's food halls and courtyards make an easy before-or-after stop
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Common questions
What ages is it for?
Families with children ages 6 and up.
Who leads the workshop?
Artist Jenna Rothstein, at Lista Studios inside Industry City.
Are materials included?
Yes — the workshop provides the paper, fasteners and art materials for building and decorating the puppets.
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