Open Studio

Designed especially for families and young children to come enjoy arts and crafts during non regimented classroom hours. Our open studio hours provide plenty of creativity and flexibility of projects. Children will have access to a wide range of inspiring materials and a variety of ways to explore them. From unlimited access to all the glitter, pom pom, sequins and more, children can choose from our creative menu of crafts available, or seasonally themed projects. Come create something special for a loved one or for yourself! Studio staff does not offer formal art instruction; we encourage creative thinking, provide gentle guidance and offer support as needed. Open studio is offered every Friday & Sunday from 3 pm – 5 pm (unless we have a specialty event noted on our calendar), and ongoing during weekdays when classes are not in session. Please check online calendar as our schedule changes based on our class schedule. Studio is closed on Mondays. Open Studio cost is $15 per child which gives you access to all of our supplies, and from there on add a project of your choice. Project costs vary from $5 – $35. Options include, ceramic painting, canvas painting, jewelry making, sensory activities, stuff & fluff, seasonally changing crafts and more!

Want to set up a private play date? No problem! Simply call us a few days ahead of time and we will set your party up in a private classroom. Based on studio availability. Bring a snack and enjoy our outdoor fully fenced in play area with slide and other play structures. 

Messy Toddler Tuesdays; September 12 – October 24: (Ages 2 – 4 yrs) 10:15 am – 11:05 am

Our 6-week session is designed especially for children ages 2 – 4 years (with guardian) to explore a variety of age-appropriate activities in a safe, fun and creative environment. Children will be introduced to the elements of art by learning shapes, color recognition, color mixing and texture while experimenting with new and engaging materials. In this multi-sensory experience, your toddler will learn to develop fine motor skills by painting, drawing, squeezing glue, stringing beads, painting on an easel, cutting, collaging, stamping, and even using clay.

Mixed Media Mashup (Ages 5 -8)
Tuesdays, September 12 – October 24 (no class October 10)
4 pm – 5:30 pm

Young artists will discover how to layer and create texture by combining various art elements. Experiment with paper, paint, fiber, found objects and more. In this 6 week art class, children will challenge their creativity and learn new techniques for creating one of a kind mixed media masterpieces. Art class will end in a student showcase of all work on display for friends and family.

Art in Nature (Ages 7 – 10)
Wednesdays, September 23 – October 25 (no class October 11)
4 pm – 5:30 pm

Learn about the colors and shapes found in nature! In this 6 week art class, children will get creatively connected with nature. We will be using recycled materials along with objects found in nature like twigs, stones, leaves, pinecones etc. to create one-of-a-kind pieces of art. We will paint, sculpt, collage and decoupage as artists take inspiration from their natural surroundings. Art class will end in a student showcase of all work on display for friends and family.

Hand Building with Clay (Ages 8 -11)
Thursdays, September 14 – October 26 (no class Sep 28)
4 pm – 5:30 pm

Hand building is a way to work with clay without using the pottery wheel – instead we will use techniques with coils, slabs or pinching the clay. In this dynamic 6-week session, students will get to use tools like rolling pins and slab rollers to start the process, using more clay to embellish and decorate our work. Pieces will not be fired, but spray glazed instead. Cost includes all materials. Art class will end in a student showcase of all work on display for friends and family.