Kids Art Classes
We have large tables to accomodate students with space around them. Masks must be worn at all times when in the studio. We know that masks mandates have been lifted but because we have many students that are uder 5 and unvaccinated, we are still requiring masksin the studio.
We are continually watching and accessing the situation so things may change soon.
ALL OF OUR CLASSES DURING THE DAY WILL TAKE A BREAK FOR SUMMER BEGINNING IN JUNE.
This is a process oriented class focused on furthering your child's creative confidence. While exploring all kinds materials, clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, beads, buttons and fabric students will learn to problem solve, verbalize their ideas and further creative thinking. They will participate in the joyful learning through exploring sensory based materials while learning age appropriate skills.
Details:
- Ages 2-3
- This is a pay by month rolling class. It's $30 per class. You will be charged for the classes we offer for the month and we will prorate if you sign up in the middle of the month. On the first day of class I will get your CC info to keep on file and charge it each month. We ask for at least a one month commitment.
- This is grownup/child class. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- This is an in studio class with social distancing. Masks or shields must be worn at all times in the studio.
- We have smocks for you to where that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Lyon Sortino
Details:
- for ages 5-8
- this is a 7 week class
- taught by Valerie Medina
This is a process oriented class focused on furthering your child's creative confidence. While exploring all kinds materials, clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, beads, buttons and fabric students will learn to problem solve, verbalize their ideas and further creative thinking. They will participate in the joyful learning through exploring sensory based materials while learning age appropriate skills.
Details:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a pay by month rolling class. It's $30 per class. You will be charged for the classes we offer for the month and we will prorate if you sign up in the middle of the month. On the first day of class I will get your CC info to keep on file and charge it each month. We ask for at least a one month commitment.
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- This is an in studio class with social distancing. Masks or shields must be worn at all times in the studio.
- We have smocks for you to where that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Shelly Friedman
a bug's life
Did you know that crickets have ears on their knees? Ladybugs, fireflies, rollie pollie bugs, and butterflies, we will look at bugs, read about bugs, talk about bugs and make bugs and the gardens they may live in. This class explores a variety of mediums, printmaking, clay building, plaster, collaging, painting and more.
Details:
- ages 4-5 years
- This is a drop off class.
- taught by Shelley Friedman
- Masks must be worn in the studio at all times
This is a process oriented class focused on creative thinking and strengthening imagination. While exploring all kinds materials, clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, beads, buttons and fabric we will be printing, painting, sculpting, cutting and gluing. This class is a wonderful way to build fine motor skills and further your child's creative confidence.
This class is full- if you would like to ba added to the waitlist please email us at info@purpletwig.com
Details:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a pay by month rolling class. It's $30 per class. You will be charged for the classes we offer for the month and we will prorate if you sign up in the middle of the month. On the first day of class I will get your CC info to keep on file and charge it each month. We ask for at least a one month commitment.
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- This is an in studio class with social distancing. Masks or shields must be worn at all times in the studio.
- We have smocks for you to where that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Shelley Friedman
Process Art in the afternoon - ages 3-5
This is a process oriented class focused on furthering your child's creative confidence. While exploring all kinds materials, clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, beads, buttons and fabric students will learn to problem solve, verbalize their ideas and further creative thinking. They will participate in the joyful learning through exploring sensory based materials while learning age appropriate skills.
Details:
- For ages 3-5
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- This is an in studio class with social distancing. Masks must be worn at all times in the studio.
- We have smocks for you to where that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Sascha Stannard
let's hang
Hanging sculptures, weavings, beading, balancing are some of the ideas that will be explored in this class. It’s fantastic form to use so many different kinds of materials, from metal, wire, natural materials like sticks and leaves, plaster and fabric. We will paint, cut, shape and sculpt using balance to make the sculptures work.
Details:
- ages 6-9
- This is a drop off class
- taught by Shelley Friedman
- Masks must be worn in the studio at all times
animal ceramics
This class will focus on making animals from clay, while learning the basics, pinch pots, coiling and slab building using low fire clay. We have a variety of glazes and will be teaching some surface techniques to make the animals come alive. We will build animal masks, animal and their habitats. We fire the kiln a few times over the course of the class.
Details:
- For ages 5-7
- Taught by Liz Berger
- all students must wear a mask during class.
This is a process oriented class focused on furthering your child's creative confidence. While exploring all kinds materials, clay, glue, wood, recycled materials, beads, buttons and fabric students will learn to problem solve, verbalize their ideas and further creative thinking. They will participate in the joyful learning through exploring sensory based materials while learning age appropriate skills.
This class is FULL- if you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email us at info@purpletwig.com
Details:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a pay by month rolling class. It's $30 per class. You will be charged for the classes we offer for the month and we will prorate if you sign up in the middle of the month. On the first day of class I will get your CC info to keep on file and charge it each month. We ask for at least a one month commitment.
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- This is an in studio class with social distancing. Masks or shields must be worn at all times in the studio.
- We have smocks for you to where that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Lyon Sortino
family ceramics
This is a wonderful class for both parent and child. You’ll explore the hand building process. You’ll coil, stack, roll and pinch your way to making landscapes, animals, masks and beautiful bowls and more. You’ll also learn a variety of surface treatment and techniques, including textures and glazes. Some of our projects will be collaborative for parent and child and some will be individual ones.
Details:
- ages 5 and up with an adult
- or two adults can come solo
- no switching back and forth between parents
- add a family member for $150
- This is a 7 week class
- Taught by Sacha Stannard