Classes
Welcome to your home of the best art classes for children in Sandy Springs, GA! If you are looking for programs that will inspire and fulfill YOUR CHILD, look no further. Creativity flourishes when children are involved in the making and appreciation of art, and they learn through the process of trial and error. Our art classes provide a nurturing environment with small class sizes and degreed art instructors. Children will learn artistic technique combined with authentic self-expression and feel encouraged to BE THEMSELVES!
We believe in the freedom to get messy and let children explore their own creativity at their own pace. Our toddler classes are designed especially for children ages 2 - 4 years old with a caregiver.
Unleash your child's creativity with our palette of after-school art classes. Let them explore different artistic tools, like water colors, acrylics, clay, papier mache, mosaics and more!
Has your child shown a serious interest in art? Are you looking for something a bit more advanced? Our fine art classes designed especially for preteens offer a wide variety of mediums and drawing techniques.
Open Studio & Play Dates
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 2 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 $12 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.
Toddler & Baby Art Classes
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.
After School Art Classes
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.
Sunday Crafternoons & Workshops (now offering Adult Workshops)
Do you love crafting? Are you looking for something fun to do with your child that's screen free and creates a fun bonding moment? Do you enjoy pouring over Pinterest and Etsy pages wishing you could create something of your own? Don't have all the supplies at your home and don't want to worry about making a mess? Our Sunday Crafternoons and Specialty Workshops are designed just for this! Seasonally, we will offer either family workshops (child and caregiver) or drop off afternoons where your child can create a selected project under the guidance and expertise from one of our art instructors. Please check our online calendar frequently as we add workshop every month. These are typically on Sundays from 2 pm - 4 pm. Mom's night out workshops are offered on select Wednesdays or Thursdays from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Adult workshops are BYOB. Reservations are required for all workshops.