
Kids Art Classes
We offer art classes for ages 2-10 and teen art classes forcusing on both drawing and printmaking for ages 11-14 to help build portfolios to apply to the local art highschools or to just hone their skills and develop their own voice.
Some of our classes focus on mediums from drawing, printmaking, ceramics to textiles and soft sculpture to process art classes for little ones and some on themes such as Animals or Under the Sea or Fairylands.
We are happy to discuss putting together a private class for you if you like. You just need 6 kids. Email us at info@purpletwig.com for inquiries.
Masks are optional in the studio. We will support you with your choice.

This is a process oriented class, designed for a parent/caregiver and child interactive, learning experience. While introducing your child to all kinds of materials, clay, glue, beads, buttons fabric. We'll explore printing, painting, sculpting, cutting and gluing. Some of the projects will be collaborative between adult and child but most will be watching what your child can do.
Details:
- ages 2-3 years
- this is a 5 week class
- This is grownup/child class. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- taught by Samara Caughey

Hats, capes, crowns, masks will be made in this class. We will be doing a lot of painting and gluing using fabrics; prints, fake furs, duct tape, feathers and more to make costumes and art you can wear.
Details:
- ages 4-5 years
- This is a drop off class- If you would like to stay with your child please register for a Process Art Class
- taught by Shelley Friedman

Mermaids, Cyrabus, Hydra, Phoenix, dragons and more will be the subject for this class. Inspired by these ancient creatures kids will explore a variety of materials and art methods from drawings, ceramic pieces, comic making, mask making and printmaking.
Details:
- ages 6-9
- this is an 11 week class
- taught by Sascha Stannard
process play- Wednesdays
$222
For Ages 2, 3

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 6 week class
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- taught by Shelley Friedman
experimental painting
$222
For Ages 4, 5

Details:
- for ages 4-5
- this is a Parent/Child Class. Adults must sit and engage with their child
- this is a 6 week class
- taught by Valerie Medina

We will be mixing, stirring, making creations in our own apothecary. The kids will have the opportunity to discover the magical, healing, aromatic, and delicious properties of plants and herbs. We will be making salves, soaps, candles and their own paints and inks. We will also be performing some spells, creating our own incantations.
Details:
- ages 6-9
- this class is an 11 week class
- taught by Val Medina

In this class students will explore the hand building process. They will learn many building technique like coiling, pinching, rolling in order to make pots and bowls and much more. This session we will be focusing on sculptural ceramics making animals and masks and self-portraits, working those hand skills. We use two kinds of low fire clays, terrecotta and a white and we use a variety of both underglazes and over glazes.
Details:
- for ages 6-9
- this is a 11 week class
- taught by Sascha Stannard
process art, Thursdays
$222
For Ages 3, 4, 5

This is a process oriented class, designed for a parent/caregiver and child interactive, learning experience. While introducing your child to all kinds of materials, clay, glue, beads, buttons fabric. We'll explore printing, painting, sculpting, cutting and gluing. Some of the projects will be collaborative between adult and child but most will be watching what your child can do. Adult must be present to interact with child. The class is seasonally themed for fall, winter and spring.
Details:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a 6 week class
- This is grownup/child class. Adults must stay to engage with the children
- taught by Shelley Friedman

Kids will be making more than just jewelry. They will be making head-dresses, pendants and belts as well as necklaces and bracelets. We will be using everyday materials like duct tape and tp rolls along with beautiful beads, fabrics, feathers and lace. Students will ahve the opportunity to make their own ceamic beads and pendents too.
Details:
- ages 6-9
- this is a 11 week class
- taught by Shelley Friedman

This is a great class to explore all kinds of materials through color. We will be mixing, painting, building, dyeing. We will also make magic wands and creating some potions.
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Details:
- for ages 4-5
- this is an 11 week class
- this is a drop off class
- taught by Val Medina
process play, Friday
$222
For Ages 2, 3

This is a process oriented class, designed for a parent/caregiver and child interactive, learning experience. While introducing your child to all kinds of materials, clay, glue, beads, buttons fabric. We'll explore printing, painting, sculpting, cutting and gluing. Some of the projects will be collaborative between adult and child but most will be watching what your child can do. Adult must be present to interact with child. The class is seasonally themed for fall, winter and spring.
Details:
- ages 24 months-3 years
- this is a 6 week class
- This is grownup/child class. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- taught by Nicole Capps

This class will focus mainly on drawing but will also explore some other mediums like collage and watercolor and printmaking. Students will refine their own drawing skills and style by practicing shading, composition, line weight. We will working to build out their portfolios to apply to the local art highschools.
Details:
- for ages 11-14
- this is an 11 week class
- taught by Sascha Stannard
process art Saturdays
$222
For Ages 3, 4, 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:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a 6 week class
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- taught by Sascha Stannard
process art- Sunday
$185
For Ages 3, 4, 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:
- Ages 3-5
- This is a 5 week class
- This is grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- taught by Buna Dorr