The Digital Arts Experience

3 Digital Camera Settings to Take Better Photos

How do I take better photos…

with my DSLR camera? You might be surprised to hear the answer. Do you want to create beautiful, lasting memories of family functions, sporting events and other meaningful events in your family’s life? Simply knowing the tools at your disposal will help you take high-quality photos with that DSLR you’re keeping on auto. Here are 3 settings you need to know to take…

3 Digital Camera Settings to Take Better Photos

How do I take better photos… with my DSLR camera? You might be surprised to hear the answer. Do you want to create beautiful, lasting memories of family functions, sporting events and other meaningful events in your family’s life? Simply knowing the tools at your disposal will help you take high-quality photos with that DSLR you’re keeping on auto. Here are 3 settings you need to know to take…

3 Reasons Minecraft is Actually Good for Kids

Imagine you have an unlimited supply of square LEGOs of all colors and materials. Now put that in a virtual world, and you have Minecraft in Creative Mode. Here are the 3 reasons building in Minecraft is great for kids:

It’s creative!(Haha see what we did there?!) You’ll be amazed at what your kids dream up to build. Without real-world limitations, players have the ability to imagine anything…

3 Reasons Minecraft is Actually Good for Kids

Imagine you have an unlimited supply of square LEGOs of all colors and materials. Now put that in a virtual world, and you have Minecraft in Creative Mode. Here are the 3 reasons building in Minecraft is great for kids: It’s creative! (Haha see what we did there?!) You’ll be amazed at what your kids dream up to build. Without real-world limitations, players have the ability to imagine anything…

3 STEAM-related after school activities Chappaqua, NY [fall 2017]

There are so many fun things for kids to do after school in Chappaqua, NY So which ones should your kids participate in?

The Digital Arts Experience is teaming up with hip-kid on South Greeley Ave. to bring fun, educational, and most importantly, hands-on workshops to Chappaqua and the Town of New Castle.

  1) 3D Printing and Design Students learn how to safely operate a 3D printer. Using Tinker…

3 STEAM-related after school activities Chappaqua, NY [fall 2017]

There are so many fun things for kids to do after school in Chappaqua, NY So which ones should your kids participate in? The Digital Arts Experience is teaming up with hip-kid on South Greeley Ave. to bring fun, educational, and most importantly, hands-on workshops to Chappaqua and the Town of New Castle.   1) 3D Printing and Design Students learn how to safely operate a 3D printer. Using…

Fall Classes and Workshops in Westchester County, New York

Educational things for kids to do on the weekends fall 2017

There’s so much for kids to do in Westchester County, New York! Everything from classes in dance, traditional and digital arts, and even the art of knitting.

We can’t believe that the month of August is just about halfway through and that the fall semester is right around the corner. So if you are a busy parent who needs to find…

Fall Classes and Workshops in Westchester County, New York

Educational things for kids to do on the weekends fall 2017 There’s so much for kids to do in Westchester County, New York! Everything from classes in dance, traditional and digital arts, and even the art of knitting. We can’t believe that the month of August is just about halfway through and that the fall semester is right around the corner. So if you are a busy parent who needs to find…

Westchester summer camps August 28th to September 1st [8/28-9/1]

3D Animation 9:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:30pm, ages 13-16

Learn the skills that go into creating movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Ice Age and any other 3D Animated video! This introduction to 3D Animation will focus heavily on modeling, lighting, and texturing. The class will use Blender, a powerful and free animation program, to model characters, monsters, space ships and much more.…

Westchester summer camps August 28th to September 1st [8/28-9/1]

3D Animation 9:30am-12:00pm & 1:00pm-3:30pm, ages 13-16 Learn the skills that go into creating movies like Toy Story, The Incredibles, Ice Age and any other 3D Animated video! This introduction to 3D Animation will focus heavily on modeling, lighting, and texturing. The class will use Blender, a powerful and free animation program, to model characters, monsters, space ships and much more.…

Join us at our location in downtown White Plains on for a Minecraft Tournament. Kids ages 6-16 welcome to sign up and parents/families are welcome to stay. Sign up for one of three time slots 10am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

  Participants build a structure in a category announced the day of the tournament. Once the rules are explained and the categories are announced, players have one hour to build in creative mode. Participants are then judged on factors such as creativity, time management, attention to detail and thinking outside of the box, in addition to other factors. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each category and everyone goes home with a 3D printed gift!

Learn more about the DAE at TheDAE.com

  Minecraft Tournament June 3rd, 2017 | Fun things to do with your kids in Westchester this Spring

Our Minecraft Tournament on June 3rd is a fun, creative way to get kids out of the house this spring!

Join us at our location in downtown White Plains on for a Minecraft Tournament. Kids ages 6-16 welcome to sign up and parents/families are welcome to stay. Sign up for one of three time slots 10am, 12:30pm & 3:00pm.

REGISTER HERE

  Participants build a structure in a category announced the day of the tournament. Once the rules are explained and the categories are announced, players have one hour to build in creative mode. Participants are then judged on factors such as creativity, time management, attention to detail and thinking outside of the box, in addition to other factors. Prizes are awarded to the winners of each category and everyone goes home with a 3D printed gift!

Learn more about the DAE at TheDAE.com

3 Great Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Kids to a Minecraft Tournament

Your child loves Minecraft but you’re a little hesitant about giving them too much time on the computer, especially on the weekend as it gets nice outside. Here are 3 reasons why bringing them to a Minecraft Tournament will be beneficial to their growth and happiness:

It’s social. Chances are, if your child loves Minecraft, they’re going to be playing it A LOT. Alone. When kids participate in a…

3 Great Reasons Why You Should Bring Your Kids to a Minecraft Tournament

Your child loves Minecraft but you’re a little hesitant about giving them too much time on the computer, especially on the weekend as it gets nice outside. Here are 3 reasons why bringing them to a Minecraft Tournament will be beneficial to their growth and happiness: It’s social. Chances are, if your child loves Minecraft, they’re going to be playing it A LOT. Alone. When kids participate in a…

Pricing is affordable, space is flexible, and the environment facilitates creativity, team building, and good vibes! Schedule a tour today and you’ll see for yourself that The DAE has the most unique meeting space in Westchester.

Call 914-644-8100 or FILL OUT THE FORM

  Unique, Flexible & Ultra-Creative Meeting Space in Downtown White Plains

The DAE is a great venue with a bright, unique, creative and open environment in which to hold a brainstorming session, team retreat, or group meeting!

Pricing is affordable, space is flexible, and the environment facilitates creativity, team building, and good vibes! Schedule a tour today and you’ll see for yourself that The DAE has the most unique meeting space in Westchester.

Call 914-644-8100 or FILL OUT THE FORM

The event started off in a lovely, large event room where breakfast was served to the attendees. As mostly everyone had arrived, guests were greeted with an opening speech by WLS Executive Director Terry Kirchner. Terry shortly after focused his attention on the event’s Honoree.

The DAE’s President & CEO Rob Kissner was recognized by Westchester Library System and County Executive Rob Astorino for ongoing collaboration and support for libraries all over the county. Rob as well as other DAE Staff members were in attendance to see him accept his various awards including a Proclamation from the county of Westchester stating that April 7th shall henceforth be recognized as Rob Kissner day.

After Rob’s recognition, guest speaker and Etched in Sand author Regina Calcaterra gave an audience-attention-grabbing speech about her childhood and how integral of a role libraries and other public facilities played in her life.

All in all the event was a huge success largely in part by those who attended to support WLS. It is also important to recognize all of those who work for libraries in Westchester and beyond for their time and dedication to maintaining these sacred public properties.

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Supporting Westchester Libraries

On Friday, April 7th, The Westchester Library System (WLS) hosted a breakfast at Doral Arrowwood in Rye Brook as an event to celebrate libraries all around Westchester.