Art + Pottery Classes in Fort Mill
Age Appropriate Fine Art Classes
For children ages Toddlers to Teens!
Toddlers and Preschoolers
Storytime + Art
Spark a lifelong love of books and creativity in one joyful class! Each week begins with an engaging picture book, followed by songs, movement, conversation, and an art project inspired by the story. As children paint, sculpt, build, and create, they’re also developing early literacy, language, fine motor skills, creativity, and confidence. It’s the perfect blend of storytelling, imagination, and hands-on learning – for both children and their grown-ups.
Preschool Art + Pottery
Preschoolers learn best by doing – and this class is filled with opportunities to explore, discover, and create. Young artists experiment with painting, drawing, sculpture, and pottery while strengthening fine motor skills, independence, problem-solving, and creative thinking. Every project encourages curiosity, joyful exploration, and the confidence that comes from creating something all on their own. It’s the perfect blend of artistic growth, sensory learning, and imaginative play.
Preschool Creativity Crew
This playful class gives preschool age artists the chance to unwind, explore, and create. Through process art, sensory play, movement, and open-ended activities, children build confidence, creativity, and independence while engaging all their senses. With plenty of room for wiggles, wonder, and hands-on discovery, this class offers a joyful balance of playful energy and calming creative time -sending children home happy, proud, and inspired.
Elementary Ages
Homeschool Art + Pottery
Designed especially for homeschool students, this class blends drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and pottery hand-building into one inspiring weekly experience. Professional art educators guide students through engaging creative challenges that strengthen artistic skills, creative thinking, and visual problem-solving. Every class encourages curiosity, independence, and joyful exploration while giving homeschool students valuable opportunities to create, collaborate, and connect with peers.
Creativity Crew
The perfect creative reset for kids who need a little room to move, imagine, and make. In this playful mixed-media class, students will explore process art, sensory materials, and open-ended creative challenges that encourage curiosity, self-expression, and hands-on discovery. With the right balance of movement, mess-making, and calming creative time, this class helps build confidence, flexibility, and a love of making.
Mixed Media Art
At Small Hands Big Art, we’re not just teaching kids how to make art – we’re helping them become confident creative thinkers. Every week, students tackle engaging creative challenges that encourage curiosity, experimentation, and original thinking while exploring exciting materials and techniques. Along the way they’ll strengthen drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media skills while learning to trust their ideas, embrace mistakes, and discover that creativity is a skill that grows with practice.
“Supersized” Mixed Media Art
Our extended 90-minute art class gives young artists the freedom to slow down, explore, and fully develop their creative ideas. Through drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking, and more, students strengthen artistic skills, creative confidence, and problem-solving while enjoying the supportive, encouraging studio environment that Small Hands Big Art is known for.
Combo Art + Pottery Hand-building
Our 2hr combo class gives young artists even more time to explore, experiment, and create. Students dive deeper into drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, and pottery hand-building while strengthening creative confidence, artistic skills, and problem-solving abilities. With extra studio time, artists can develop more detailed projects, refine techniques, and enjoy the creative process without feeling rushed.
Tweens & Teens
Teen Art + Sculpture
As artists grow, so should the creative challenge. Designed for ages 12–15, this class invites older students to move beyond step-by-step projects and begin making more intentional artistic choices of their own. Through advanced drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, students build technical skills while exploring personal style, creative problem-solving, and self-expression. Professional art educators provide guidance and inspiration while encouraging independence, experimentation, and thoughtful creative risk-taking.
Tween Mixed Media Art
Creative kids are ready for more than just the basics. Designed for tweens, this class helps older kids build stronger artistic skills while exploring their own ideas and style. Through drawing, painting, collage, sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, students learn new techniques, experiment with materials, and begin making more thoughtful creative choices of their own. Our instructors provide guidance and encouragement while helping students build confidence, independence, and a deeper connection to the creative process.
