Every Child is an Artist – workshop for families with Dr. Louisa Penfold

Schedule

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 04:30 pm to 06:30 pm

UTC-05:00

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ArtLab | Boston, MA

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Dr. Louisa Penfold: Every Child is an Artist – for families

Join Dr Louisa Penfold and students from the Harvard Graduate School of Education for this free family event featuring drop-in art activities, workshops, and resources that share strategies for using the arts to support children’s creativity at home.

This event will share ideas and research that underpin Louisa’s forthcoming book ‘Every Child is an Artist’ (Workman Publishing, 2026).

, Co-Chair of Arts and Learning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is an ArtLab faculty in residence.

Date: Thursday, Nov 13
Time: 4:30 - 6:00
Location: ArtLab
More: https://artlab.harvard.edu/calendar_event/dr-louisa-penfold-artplay-for-families/

Parking: Please note that ArtLab does not have parking, and area street parking is limited. Ride-share and public transit are recommended.

Photo: ©Carl Tremblay “Every Child is an Artist” photoshoot with Dr. Louisa Penfold at Harvard ArtLab, 2025


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ArtLab, 140 North Harvard Street, Boston, United States

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