We limit classes to 6-10 students so we can have as much individual time as possible. This allows us to teach students skills and methods with quality art materials.

While we believe that art is inherently therapeutic, our classes are not designed or intended to be art therapy. Our teaching practices are informed by neurodiversity positive practices for kids with mild to moderate autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, or sensory processing disorders.

We also design our classes to reinforce and support the social-emotional development of children and teens through their expression, communication, and group practices.

We focus on process over product. We will have a theme and project each class with some structure and steps to follow, but we will also have options and variety up our sleeves. This allows us to follow each child’s level of interest, engagement, and ability. 

Sometimes this looks like kids aren’t “on task” or doing their assignment, but they absolutely are! When students are playing, experimenting, and/or talking about their ideas and then working them out, they are building important muscles for problem-solving, executive functioning, and communication. That just looks a little bit different for each person. 

The most important thing to remember is that all of this “counts” as art, art process, and expression!

While art making can be exciting, we’ll have spaces for students who need quieter, dimmer, or softer places to work.

We will also offer gloves, aprons, clips, stands, and other tools to help students access materials that may be new or unfamiliar to them.

If there is something your child needs to best participate in class, please let us know!

Want to join in on the fun? We hope so! Parents, siblings, or other caregivers are welcome and encouraged to join the classes to support their child, or to make their own work.

We also want to help students build independence over time as they can confidence and comfort with their art practice and community.