KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     The happiest place in the metro (for me and Kenzo) as of the moment- KidZania Manila recently inaugurated a booth where kids can do big things in the world of art and design. Kenzo is a budding artist that's why during the event, he truly enjoyed his experience at KidZania Manila's National Art and Design Academy.

     The misters and misses that day saw a new and colorful light with the opening of the National Art and Design Academy. This successful partnership of National Bookstore and Dong-A made us more excited to visit KidZania Manila! The play city now has maestros who'll be creating wonderful masterpieces. Kids who love to draw and paint can now express themselves artistically inside the booth. Highlights of the launch below :)

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     KidZania Manila’s National Art and Design Academy was launched recently, through a gathering of Filipino artists. Hosted by LA Ferriols, the launch gave attendees a sneak peek into the exciting and art-filled experience that kids are set to enjoy. The unveiling was also attended by the park's state governor, Maricel Arenas-Pangilinan and representatives from National Bookstore and Dong-A.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch

     The event was also graced by special guests including art prodigy Hamzah Marbella, visual artist Tokwa Peñaflorida, and graphic artist Dan Matutina.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Visual artist Tokwa Peñaflorida, Art prodigy Hamzah Marbella, and graphic artist Dan Matutina on the hot seat with Ms. L.A. Ferriols

     After the presentation of guests, Kenzo joined the live activity demonstration. He experienced that day what kids can do inside the academy. Kenzo was giddy to get hold of the paint brushes so he chose to do the stained glass wall painting activity. To make the experience more memorable and of course inspiring, one of the guest artists joined and taught him some techniques while painting the glass.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Kenzo with Graphic artist Dan Matutina

Misters and Misses Artists for a better world, hear ye! hear ye! 

     I'm pretty sure you're all excited to know what's in store for you when you visit the newly opened National Art and Design Academy. Here are the things that you need to know if you want to be an artist or designer for a day:

• The National Art and Design Academy offers fun-filled painting and drawing activities that allow kids to craft memorable pieces. 
• By painting a stained glass window or a wall mural, misters and misses can color KidZania-inspired images to their hearts’ delight and earn 8 kidZos. Kids can also pay 15 kidZos to join painting and drawing classes. 
• A maximum of 15 minutes is provided for the creative exercise and some artists-in-training can even bring home their finished artwork right after. 
• Participating CitiZens also receive higher salary or pay less to join the activity.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Kenzo with Graphic artist Dan Matutina listening to the instructions of the KidZania Manila Staff

     Within the establishment’s activities, the fun and learning continue as kids experiment with watercolor, using Dong-A supplies. Misters and misses can surely produce works of art as their canvas becomes their own personal playground. Look at Kenzo's almost finished stained glass window painting. Adorbs, right?! He's so happy with his work and wanted to paint the entire window.

KidZania Manila National Art and Design Academy Launch
Busy as a bee, Kenzo's before and after work :)

     Let your kids discover and hone their artistic potential and let their imagination run free to create their own masterpieces only at KidZania Manila’s newly opened National Art and Design Academy. The play city is open every day: Mondays to Thursdays (9AM-4PM); and Fridays to Sundays (9AM-2PM and 3-8PM). 

To book tickets and for more information, visit manila.kidzania.com

Good Times!~