Art & Pottery Classes to Inspire Creativity & Boost Confidence

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How Art and Pottery Classes Can Help Your 5-9 Yr Old

It's more than just a screen free escape

- It can be a launchpad for building confidence & life skills

  • Enhances Focus and Patience
    Both art and pottery require sustained attention and concentration, teaching kids to focus, follow through with a project, and develop patience as they work through each step of the creative process.
  • Improves Social and Communication Skills
    Collaborative art projects and sharing tools/materials promote teamwork, communication, and problem-solving in group settings. Students learn how to give and receive constructive feedback and support their peers.
  • Supports Emotional Development
    The process of creating allows children to explore and manage emotions, helping them build resilience and empathy. Art and pottery offer a safe space for kids to express themselves in ways words cannot always capture.
  • Teaches Perseverance and Growth
    Working with art materials or clay sometimes requires multiple attempts to get it just right. Learning that mistakes are part of the process helps kids develop resilience and a growth mindset, making them more adaptable in other areas of life.
  • Cultivates an Appreciation for Art and Culture
    Through exposure to various techniques, styles, and art history, students develop an appreciation for different cultures and creative expression. This broadens their understanding of the world and enriches their overall education.

Why Choose Small Hands Big Art?

Because Your Child Deserves an Exceptional Creative Experience!

Classes for this age combine fine art techniques with your child’s own creative expression to develop key skills across multiple areas. Through exposure to art history, current artists, and the core elements of art (line, color, balance, etc.), children not only learn the fundamentals but also explore their own imagination.

We create a space where kids can slow down, feel confident in trying new things, and work through challenges. For many kids, “I don’t know how!” becomes an opportunity to practice perseverance, problem-solving, and independent thinking. The class also fosters social interaction, giving kids a chance to share ideas, collaborate, and make decisions about their own artwork.

ART CLASS:  Our Art classes include painting, drawing, and hands-on building, using high-quality materials like liquid watercolors, rich chalk and oil pastels, tempera and acrylic paints, and unique surfaces—no crayons or googly eyes here! We encourage creative risk-taking, teaching kids how to troubleshoot, deconstruct, and try new approaches. With a mix of guided projects and open-ended creative prompts, our experienced instructors ensure a balanced approach that nurtures both technique and personal expression.

POTTERY CLASS:  Our Pottery classes offer hands-on experiences that teach kids how to shape, mold, and explore the world of clay. Starting with a ball of clay, kids will learn to build both functional and sculptural pieces, as well as an introduction to the pottery wheel. Kids also learn about surface decoration through the use of texture tools learn glazing techniques.

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Convenient Options to Fit Every Schedule

From ongoing weekly classes, to drop ins, to special workshops!

WEEKLY ART OR POTTERY CLASSES
WEEKLY ART OR POTTERY CLASSES
Your child can get the most out of their experience when they attend weekly! Familiar faces each week but yet new & different projects.
SINGLE DROP INS
SINGLE CLASSES
Rainy day or just needs to burn off some creative energy? When you can't commit to an ongoing class, we always welcome last minute drop ins when space permits!
SCHOOL'S OUT CAMPS
SCHOOL'S OUT CAMPS
During school holidays and teacher workdays, our Art and Pottery studios are buzzing with busy hands, and the joy of artsy new discoveries!
SUMMER CAMPS
SUMMER CAMPS
In Summer we offer Half or Full Day Camps in either our Art or Pottery studio (the Full Day is a combination of both!). 9am-12pm, 1-4pm, or 9am-4pm.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENTS
FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENTS
When you can't get here during the week, keep us in mind for Friday night fun, or drop in Saturday classes!

How It Works:

  • Click a link above and you’ll be able to browse our schedule and find something that fits your schedule
  • Once you find a class or event, click “Enroll” and you’ll be guided through our easy online enrollment where you’ll create your Parent Portal account (which makes re-enrolling in the future super easy!). You can always call us at 704-246-8271 to help you find a class!
  • Download our Phone App for an even faster enrollment experience!
  • Our Happiness Guarantee:  It may take your child a few visits to feel totally at ease, but we’re so confident you’ll both love it that if after four classes, you and your child aren’t walking out of the studio with a big smile on your face, we’ll refund your full tuition!

Still Not Sure?

Give us a call!