Thursday, November 20, 2014

Our Holiday Auction is Open! Let the Bidding Begin!


 Our Holiday Auction is Open! Let the Bidding Begin!



Every year our school parents create this incredible auction to benefit school programs. We are grateful for everyone's unfailing support. We could not have made this happen without each and everyone of you.

And now it is time to start bidding!

You will be sure to find a holiday gift for everyone on your list: Handmade toys? Check. Beautifully crafted accessories and apparel? We've got 'em! A weekend getaway for you and your family in the Hamptons or Upstate? A family friendly getaway in Palm Springs? Yes and yes. Fulfill all your holiday shopping needs, and give a little something back. And be sure to include a gift (or two) for yourself.

The Holiday Auction is open to all. Please check it out online:
and pass the link on to your family and friends. 

With Deep Gratitude,

The New Amsterdam Holiday Auction Committee

Monday, November 17, 2014

Upcoming Plant Dye Cafe Tutorials

Dear Families,

Please join teacher Kaori Fuller for Our Upcoming Plant Dye Cafe Tutorials!




Friday December 5th, 9-12 at 62 Ave B

"Plant Dye Scarfs, Landscape of Colors - Plant Dye Printing"

We will gather leafs, herbs, vegetables, place them directory onto the silk and create a landscape.  Please bring some flowers, vegetables, herbs or leafs for this project.

Price $75 includes materials: a silk scarf & all dye materials
$50 for New Amsterdam Parents!


Friday December 12th, 9-12 at 62 Ave B

"Plant Dye Scarfs, Landscape of Colors - Plant Dye Printing"

We will gather leafs, herbs, vegetables. Place them directory onto the silk and create a landscape. Please bring some flowers, vegetables, herbs or leafs for this project.

$75 includes materials: a silk scarf & all dye material
$50 for NA parents!!

All proceeds will benefit New Amsterdam School

We hope you will join us!


Past Tutorials

Saturday, 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm at 62 Ave B

"Star Silk Tutorial, Beeswax Batik and Indigo"

We are walking into the season of the darkness, and because of the darkness we are able to see the stars. This Plant Dye Cafe tutorial will combine beeswax indigo printing and indigo plant dyeing to create your own Star Silk

Please sign up at the front desk, or email Kaori at Kaori.Fuller@newamsterdamchildhood.org

Price $150 includes all materials (1 veil or two play silks)
Limit 10 participants: adults and children over the age of 6 only for this session please.



Fall Fair at the Steiner School ~ Saturday, November 22nd, 10am - 4pm

Take a trip Uptown to the Steiner School for their magnificent Fall Fair!
This Saturday, November 22nd, 10am-4pm