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 are continually watching and accessing the situation so things may change.

process play- Tuesdays
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. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- Masks are optional in our classes at this time
- We have smocks for you to wear that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Shelley Friedman

process art- Wednesdays
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 grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- Mask wearing during our classes are optional at this time
- We have smocks for you to wear that are laundered after each class or you are welcome to bring your own.
- taught by Shelley Friedman

process play, Thursdays
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 grownup/child class. Adults must stay to engage with the children
- Masks are optional in the studio at this time
- 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 Saturdays
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 grownup/child class in our studio. Adults must stay to engage with the children.
- Masks are optional in the studio right now
- 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