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; April 12 – May 10: (Ages 2 - 4 yrs) 10:15 am - 11:05 am
Our 5-week Spring 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. Each class includes a guided take home craft project along with a story & sensory activity.
Ooey Gooey Sensory Fridays; (No Class Scheduled Currently)
(Ages 18 mo - 4 yrs) 10:15 am - 11:05 am
In this multi-sensory art class, your child will be exposed to activities that focus on the 5 senses. Something smelly, something that tastes good, or feels interesting on our hands. Uniquely tactile, scented, or activities with sound are the primary focus for our sensory art playgroup. Each week, we will set up an engaging group of toddler- friendly activities for open play and exploration. Your toddler will begin to understand that different materials affect their senses in a variety of ways. Each playgroup will include a gently guided art process for you and your baby to participate in with the group.
After School Art Classes
After School Resin & Jewelry Class (Ages 9 -12)
Tuesdays, January 18 - March 8
4 pm - 5:30 pm
Resin is an amazing art medium that is so much fun to play with! In this course you will learn how to correctly mix and tint your resin and create beautiful wearable and other fun art pieces. We will use a number of options to tint including Acrylic paints, Ink, and powered pigments. We will also use sprinkles and glitter to add to our resin art. You will see the process step by step in REAL TIME and create some terrific one of a kind, unique jewelry, hair clips, and keychains etc.
Drawing Robotic Animals (Ages 11+)
Tuesdays, September 21 - November 16 (no class October 12)
5 pm - 6:30 pm
Students will sketch animals using basic shapes and shading techniques. They will then add muscle and tone along with gears and bolts to make their animals futuristic looking. Students will learn art concepts including soft strokes, values, proportions, shading and blending. This class is intended for our more mature artists interested in learning advanced drawing techniques.
After School Mixed Media Class (Ages 7 -10)
Wednesdays (No Class Currently Scheduled)
4 pm - 5:30 pm
In this mixed media after school art class, we'll explore the art of diorama making! Miniature art may be small in size, but it often makes a big impression. Artists will start by designing and assembling a model dream room. We'll also paint, collage, cut, and sculpt to create tiny worlds inspired by artists like Joseph Cornell, Kara Walker, and Louise Nevelson.
Fantasy Drawing - Mythical Creatures (Ages 9 -11)
Thursdays, September 23 - November 11
4:15 pm - 5:45 pm
In this wonderful 8 week drawing class, children will be introduced to Mythical Creatures and How to Draw Them! Each week, students will learn about a new mythical creature as they draw them step-by-step with the instructor. We will then learn to color and shade our drawings using color pencils and watercolors.
Cost includes all materials.
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Art of Nature - Mixed Media Art Class (Ages 5 -8)
Thursdays, September 23 - November 11
4 pm - 5:30 pm
In this 8 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.
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.