KIDS WORKSHOPS & ART CAMPS
Class is held at 202 W. Main Street, Brighton
Limit 8 students (and slots fill up quickly)
Make sure your child is dressed for the mess!
5-7 Years
Monster Mash-Up: Silly, Scary, and Super Fun!
June 14, 1-4pm $45 + $10 Materials Fee
Get ready for a monstrously good time! In this fun-filled art class, we’ll create silly, spooky, and oh-so-cute monsters using fun stuff like paper plates, clay, straws, forks, yarn, and maybe even rocks!
Maybe you’ll make pop-up monsters that jump out at you, fold-out creatures with surprises inside, fuzzy pencil monsters, or wild-eyed paper plate critters. There’s no right or wrong—just tons of imagination, giggles, and googly eyes. If you can dream it, you can monster it!
Funky Flower Power!
June 28, 9-Noon $45 + $10 Materials Fee
Let’s paint the world with petals! In this colorful, hands-on class, we’ll create the funkiest, most colorful, fabulous flowers ever—using all sorts of simple things like paint, plastic forks, yarn, and more.
We’ll swirl, stamp, and splatter our way to blooming masterpieces with big bold colors, crazy shapes, and lots of imagination. No two flowers will be the same—and that’s the best part! Perfect for little artists who love to create, get a little messy, and make the world a brighter, bloomier place.
Nature’s Treasure Art Camp
July 14-18, 9-Noon $225 + $10 Materials Fee
Let’s explore the magic of the great outdoors—through art! In this earthy, hands-on camp, young artists will use nature’s treasures to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces. We’ll make colorful rock mosaics, wise owls from twigs, vibrant leaf prints, and so much more, all using material gathered from Mother Nature herself.
From sticks and stones to leaves and pinecones, campers will turn natural finds into creative wonders while learning to see the beauty all around them. We’ll celebrate the environment, spark our imaginations, and connect with the world in playful, creative ways.It’s the perfect camp for little nature lovers and budding eco-artists! 🍃🦉🌸🖌️
Undersea Imaginarium Art Camp
July 21-25, 9-Noon $225 + $10 Materials Fee
Dive into a colorful underwater world where imagination swims wild! In this playful mixed media art class, young artists will create all sorts of fantastic undersea creatures—wiggly jellyfish, sparkly seahorses, bumpy octopuses, and even make-believe sea monsters! We'll use recycled treasures, yarn, paint, paper, and all kinds of fun, funky materials to bring our ocean friends to life.
From bubbly textures to tangled tentacles, kids will explore shape, color, and texture through hands-on projects that encourage creativity, experimentation, and storytelling. Each day is a new ocean adventure full of discovery and delight! No swimming required—just a big splash of imagination! 🐠🧜♀️🌊
Snack Attack Studio Art Camp
Aug 18-22, 9-Noon $225 + $10 Materials Fee
Get ready for a deliciously creative week where art meets snacks—with no crumbs or calories! In this sweet and silly camp, young artists will whip up pretend treats and playful snacks using everyday materials like paper, paint, recycled goodies, yarn, and more. Think paper collage cupcakes, paper plate donuts, and sparkly sundaes!
We’ll mix, squish, paint, and glue our way through a colorful menu of crafty projects that look good enough to eat (but are 100% art!). Along the way, campers will explore texture, color, and shape while building their imaginations and fine motor skills. Perfect for little makers with big appetites for fun! 🍩🎨🍕✨
8-12 Years
Paint It Bold: Acrylic Workshop
$55 + $10 Materials Fee per project
Get ready to dip into the colorful world of acrylic painting! In this fun and skill-building workshop, young artists will explore the magic of mixing colors, creating expressive brush strokes, and layering with glazing techniques. We'll practice turning paint into mood, movement, and texture as we bring a variety of subjects to life,
Whether you're just getting started or already love to paint, this workshop is the perfect place to grow your skills, experiment with techniques, and express your unique style. Every brushstroke is a chance to explore and create something amazing!
Macchia Bowl Magic with Chihuly-Inspired Art 🌈
June 17, 3-5pm $45 + $10 Materials Fee
Get ready to SPLASH, SWIRL, and CREATE in this super colorful, hands-on drawing and design workshop! Inspired by the bold, beautiful glass art of Dale Chihuly, kids will create their very own Macchia Bowls using artist paints and Dura-Lar—a magical, flexible film that lets color shine like glass!
We’ll explore how Chihuly brings his wild imagination to life with vibrant color, organic shapes, and BIG personality. Then, students will design their own swirling,
blooming bowls full of pattern and pizzazz. Once the paint is dry, we’ll shape our creations into 3D sculptures that look like real blown glass—without the heat!
🎨 Wiggly Wire & Fishy Fun! A Calder-Inspired Mobile Workshop 🐠
July 3, 3-5pm $45 + $5 Materials Fee
Get ready to twist, sculpt, and create in this hands-on, high-energy art workshop inspired by the legendary Alexander Calder! Design and build your very own fish mobile using wire, papier-mâché, and loads of creativity.
We'll learn about Alexander Calder's whimsical kinetic sculptures and how he used simple materials to make art that moves! Kids will explore balance, shape, and color while crafting a school of unique fish that dance in the air—just like Calder’s famous mobiles. By the end of the workshop, each artist will go home with a playful, floating fish mobile that’s totally one-of-a-kind and ready to hang!
Backyard Bling! Chihuly-Inspired Yard Art Workshop 🌟
July 1, 3-5pm $45 + $10 Materials Fee
Get ready to turn trash into treasure and your yard into an outdoor art gallery! In this colorful, eco-friendly workshop, kids will take inspiration from the dazzling glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly to create their own brilliant, glass-like yard art—using recycled plastic bottles and bright artist paints!
We’ll twist, cut, paint, and sculpt vibrant, swirling forms that look just like blown glass—but are tough enough to live outside all year long! These one-of-a-kind creations will shimmer in the sun and bring a pop of creativity to gardens, patios, or front porches.
Invent a Toy Lab Art Camp
July 14-18, 1-4pm $225 + $20 Materials Fee
In this imagination-fueled class, we’ll design and build interactive toys using all sorts of everyday materials. Think flying dragons that really fly, pecking birds that actually peck, catapult cannons that launch, and surprises you haven't even dreamed up yet.
We’ll cut, glue, fold, tape, twist, and invent our way through a playground of creative engineering. The only limit? Your imagination (and maybe gravity). Perfect for curious minds and crafty hands—no experience needed, just a love of building, tinkering, and making cool stuff move!
Animal Eyes & Wild Perspectives: Drawing Creatures with Character Art Camp
July 21-25, 1-4pm $225 + $10 Materials Fee
Get ready to go wild ! In this fun and dynamic class, we’ll explore the art of capturing animals in all their glory—realistically, expressively, and with a creative twist. Perfect for those who want to improve their realism and play with style. Come with your favorite animal in mind and leave with a mini-gallery of wild wonders!
Each day we’ll dive into a new approach:
🦁 It’s All About the Eyes – learn to draw soulful, expressive eyes that bring animals to life
🐵 Close-Up Faces – focus in on the furry (or scaly!) details of those fabulous faces
🐘 One Animal, Four Views – study your favorite creature from every angle: front, back, side, and ¾ view
🦜 Color Me Wild – wrap it all up with a vibrant mixed media version bursting with color and personality
Miniature Magic Art Camp
July 28-Aug 1, 9-Noon $225 + $20 Materials Fee (Class size limited!)
Step into a world where tiny things have big stories! In this magical, hands-on art camp, young artists will dream up and build their very own miniature worlds inside 3D cube boxes. Whether it’s a cozy woodland for forest creatures, a bug-sized alien planet, or a fantastical hideout for dragons and fairies—anything is possible!
We'll use paint, clay, wood pieces, fabric, and more to create detailed scenes full of personality and imagination. Campers will learn scene building, character design, and storytelling through art as they bring their tiny universes to life. Perfect for creative explorers who love fantasy, animals, bugs, aliens, and crafting with their hands. Come build the mini world of your dreams!
11-16 years
The Sculpture Squad Art Camp
July 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm $225 + $18 Materials Fee
Grab your glue guns and get ready to bend, twist, stack, and sculpt your way to greatness! In this offbeat, hands-on class, we’ll turn everyday throwaways—plastic bottles, wire, styrofoam cups, paper, and cardboard—into wildly creative 3D masterpieces.
You’ll learn the secrets of structural integrity (so your giraffe doesn’t collapse), balance (because yes, that tower can stand on one leg), and pleasing composition (making chaos look intentional). Whether you’re building a whimsical creature, an abstract tower, or a recycled tower, you’ll be thinking like an artist and an engineer.
Expect lots of laughter, plenty of glue, and a brand new appreciation for the stuff in your recycling bin.
Drawing Faces: Portraits with Personality Art Camp
Aug 18-22, 1-4pm $225
Unlock the art of capturing a face with accuracy and expression in this focused portrait drawing class. Designed for young artists ready to sharpen their skills, this class will guide you through the essentials of working from a reference—learning how to see like an artist and draw what’s really there, not just what you think you see.
We’ll dive into the building blocks of portrait drawing: placement, proportion, and observation, while developing techniques to bring your portraits to life. Through step-by-step instruction and one-on-one guidance, you’ll build confidence in your drawing and discover your own unique style along the way.
Whether you're new to portraiture or looking to refine your skills, this class is all about slowing down, looking closely, and capturing the character behind the face. ✏️🧠🎭