Mixed Media Classes

We offer Preschool Art classes, or Preschool Art + Pottery Classes which are a combination of both Art and Pottery!  Both of these types of classes are drop off, 6 week sessions.  If you prefer to enjoy a class with your preschooler, we offer drop in “Escort Your Preschooler” Clay Play classes in our Pottery Studio Tuesdays at 11:30am.

Preschool age kids delight in following their natural curiosity as they discover and learn through art! At this age, virtually anything can be taught through or enhanced by art! – Nature, science, numbers, letters, colors, shapes, mixing, sorting, stacking, pinching, pulling, squeezing, rhyming, singing… you name it!

Our drop off classes are a blast for your newly independent artist as they explore lots of different art materials, tools and processes through open-ended projects and child-led experiences. A perfect blend of sensory process-based art age-appropriate instructed techniques, your child’s confidence & joy will soar!  If you were a fly on the wall during this class you might possibly see us using our paintbrushes as microphones, wearing embroidery hoops as crowns, creating art inspired by our favorite books, making up rhymes and ditties, and generally just being silly! And brace yourself at pick up time for the high pitched squeals of happy kids who can’t wait to show you what they created!

For preschool age kids who are not yet completely independent in the bathroom, or are otherwise not ready to be in a drop off class, see our “Escort Your Artist” classes where they can are accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

We’re thrilled to offer our Preschool Literacy + Art class in partnership with Jenna Klemm, founder of Rockstar Leaders—a dynamic team of Orton-Gillingham trained educators and tutors who specialize in nurturing confident, capable young readers. Jenna’s passion for helping children develop strong literacy foundations shines through in every lesson. Her engaging, multi-sensory approach to early reading is rooted in evidence-based practices and designed to meet each child where they are.

In this unique class, students explore foundational literacy skills—such as letter recognition, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and comprehension—through the lens of visual art. Each session integrates a hands-on art project that reinforces the literacy concepts introduced, giving children a meaningful and creative way to absorb and apply their learning. At pick-up, parents receive a written overview of the concepts covered, with suggestions for continuing the conversation at home. It’s a joyful blend of art, reading, and confidence-building for preschoolers just beginning their literacy journey.

This class blends fine art techniques with your child’s own creative expression. We strive to expose students to aspects of art history, current art makers, and the elements of art (line, space, color, balance, etc.), while letting them run a little wild with their own imagination.

We hear lots of kids this age saying “But I don’t know howwwww!!!!!!”. We enjoy creating a space for your child to slow down, be in the moment, and be comfortable trying something new. This class is a great social experience and opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm as a class, and make big decisions about their personal art!

We paint, we draw, we tinker & build.  We use fine art materials like liquid watercolors, richly pigmented chalk & oil pastels, tempera + acrylic paints, and unique surfaces, tools and heavyweight papers.  You won’t find a crayon or googly eye in the studio! We take creative risks, and sometimes deconstruct, troubleshoot then try a different approach.  Our talented & experienced instructors deliver a balanced mix of both instructional age-appropriate projects and open-ended, process-based creative prompts that leave the subject matter up to the individual artist!

Students in this class will learn to create a variety of sculptures, including free-standing 3D sculptures and relief sculptures (a raised design on a flat surface), using foundational sculpting techniques such as modeling, molding, shaping, & assembling.  We strive to apply STEAM-based learning principals (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) to guide students in their critical and creative thinking and problem/solving.

Kids love to work on a large scale, and what better opportunity to go big than a Sculpture class!  The methods & possibilities are endless – from papier mache to modeling clay and assemblages, to creating sculptures from unique found objects & upcycled materials!

This class is for kids who love both art AND pottery! During a 6 week session, there will be the perfect blend of of Mixed Media art (painting, drawing, sculpture, collage, & more!) and pottery handbuilding.

In Pottery, kids will learn the basics hand building (the pottery wheel is not included in this class format – see pottery only classes for more options that include the wheel). Finished, glazed & fired pottery pieces will be available for pick up after the end of the session.

These ‘tweens are excited and ready for more complex techniques & materials and we have the joy of challenging them as they grow in the creative process. They are encouraged to trust their instincts, value their individuality, and think critically about their art choices.

Continuing with mixed media art projects, we embark on more advanced techniques in drawing, painting, collage, printmaking, and sculpture. The dynamic in this class is much more of a collaborative art studio – with students sharing ideas and instructors demonstrating techniques for each individual artist to apply.

This 90 minute studio class provides our early teen students with an in-depth opportunity to explore innovative art techniques, advanced fine art skills, trendy creative projects, and simply get their hands messy!

This process-oriented class emphasizes making independent choices, expressing themselves through their creativity, and progressively building upon their art-making knowledge and skills. We explore a variety of mediums with a constantly rotating menu of fun projects on tap, ranging from illustration, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, sculpture, & upcycle, to home decor + fashion trends! These classes are usually intimate and laid back – our team of instructors are skilled at getting to know individual students to strike the best balance between challenging & fun, helping to work through frustrations & self-criticism.

Students will grow in their understanding of techniques, art vocabulary, composition, proportion, scale, perspective, color theory, light & form. Oh! And they’ll make some cool stuff too!

Can’t attend a class during the week?  No problem!  We offer periodic Saturday “drop in” classes (advance enrollment is required to secure your spot!).  This class blends fine art techniques with your child’s own creative expression. We strive to expose students to aspects of art history, current art makers, and the elements of art (line, space, color, balance, etc.), while letting them run a little wild with their own imagination.

We hear lots of kids this age saying “But I don’t know howwwww!!!!!!”. We enjoy creating a space for your child to slow down, be in the moment, and be comfortable trying something new. This class is a great social experience and opportunity to share ideas, brainstorm as a class, and make big decisions about their personal art!

We paint, we draw, we tinker & build.  We use fine art materials like liquid watercolors, richly pigmented chalk & oil pastels, tempera + acrylic paints, and unique surfaces, tools and heavyweight papers.  You won’t find a crayon or googly eye in the studio! We take creative risks, and sometimes deconstruct, troubleshoot then try a different approach.  Our talented & experienced instructors deliver a balanced mix of both instructional age-appropriate projects and open-ended, process-based creative prompts that leave the subject matter up to the individual artist!