Play with Art

We are a team of experienced professionals who have been trained in the different programs and hold the requirements to work with children. Our teachers are passionate, creative, proactive, flexible and team workers who adapt easily to each group and keep a positive attitude. You know us from the Little Makers afterschool club. We have now developed our own creative program!

WOW Family Center opened its doors in 2023 in Amsterdam. A place where we offer different high quality educational programs for kids and families. From child-parent classes for babies and children up to 4 years old to camps and afterschool clubs for children aged 4 and older.

Afterschool Club Creative Program Our afterschool club program offers weekly 1-hour classes designed to spark curiosity, build artistic skills, and foster independence. In every session, children are invited to:

• develop their own ideas
• explore materials through open-ended experimentation
• practice real art and craft techniques
• think creatively and problem-solve
• enjoy a calm, inspiring environment where their artistic voice is valued

Each class combines guided learning with the freedom to explore, creating the perfect balance between structure and creativity.

Our team

PlayWithArt is led by a multidisciplinary team with years of experience in early childhood development, creative teaching, and artistic practice:

• Vanessa Lupi — Artist & Art Teacher
• Cintia Loustalet — Architect & Creative Educator
• Natalie van Gelder — Pedagogue & Founder of WOW Family Center.

Together, we bring a deep understanding of how children learn through play, discovery, and artistic exploration.

Activities We Offer

Our afterschool club classes include a rich variety of artistic experiences tailored to each developmental stage.

These activities are designed to encourage creativity, exploration, and meaningful engagement with materials.

• Drawing – lines, shapes, composition, visual storytelling
• Painting – colors, textures, tools, layering
• Collage & Mixed Media – papers, fabrics, textures, found objects
• Printmaking – monoprints, stamp-making, patterns
• 3D Projects – cardboard, recycled materials, wood, building techniques
• Modeling – clay, dough, plaster, sculpting tools

If you would like to adjust our programs to the needs of your school (one day workshop, short term or long term regular classes; during school time or afterschool) we can cater an offer upon request. We are very flexible and would love to hear from you!

We have trained Dutch and English teachers with V.O.G.

For more information: wowfamilycenter.nl/playwithart