About Brick by Brick

Brick by Brick is a free program thanks to funding in part from the 2026 Youth Development Program from the Clinton County Youth Bureau. In this 10-session course, students will dive into America’s history and unleash their creativity in this special 10-week sculpture workshop! Students will conduct research, explore, then recreate a historic Plattsburgh building of their choice using the versatile medium of LEGO® bricks. In collaboration with the Clinton County Historical Association and the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System, The Strand will showcase the historical models created by participating locations in our community corner during the month of September.

Spring 2026 Session Schedule

Thursdays, 4:00-6:00pm, April 16-June 25th (No class May 21st)

Appropriate for ages 8-16

Applications are due Friday, April 10th by 10am.

Scroll down to fill out the 2026 Brick by Brick Application Form.

Please note that as much as we would like to include every interested student, there are limited spots available and we want to ensure students that are committed to the objectives of Brick by Brick are able to participate. Youth Programming Coordinator, Sara Acors, will be scheduling interviews with interested students.

Brick by Brick is free to participants thanks in part to funding from 2026 Youth Development Program funding from the Clinton County Youth Bureau.

FAQs

  • Sculpture With LEGO® Bricks is a class in which students create their own unique art pieces using the medium of LEGO® bricks! This can range from printmaking to creating funky sculptures.

    Brick by Brick is an opportunity for youth to dive deeper into their interest in LEGO® building by using their skills to recreate historical monuments and buildings. This program is meant to both educate and challenge students!

  • Brick by Brick is free to participants thanks to funding from 2026 Youth Development Program funding from the Clinton County Youth Bureau.

  • As much as we would like to include every interested student, there are limited spots available and we want to ensure that all selected students are committed to the objectives of Brick by Brick and represent a diverse and vibrant cohort of young artists.

    For example: if your student is only interested in creating art and not interested in learning about history.

Brick by Brick Application Form