Kids + Teens Art Classes
Guiding young artists with intention and imagination
Wayfinder Art Studio offers engaging, age-appropriate classes where kids and teens explore a variety of mediums, build foundational skills, and express themselves with confidence.
Our 6-week-long sessions, offered during the school year, are designed to nurture creativity while developing technique and artistic voice. Whether your child is picking up a paintbrush for the first time or building a portfolio for future opportunities, we’re here to support their journey every step of the way.
Where young artists bloom- in color, courage, and creativity.
Little Luminaries
Ages 3.5 – 5
Our Little Luminaries classes are designed especially for budding artists at the beginning of their creative journey.
Through playful exploration, storytelling, and hands on art making, little ones build confidence, fine motor skills, and a love for self-expression.
Students will explore a variety of exciting mediums, including clay, paint, printmaking, drawing, collage, and more, all in a nurturing, joyful environment where every scribble shines bright.
Artful Explorers
Ages 6 – 11
Our Artful Explorers dive deeper into the creative process, experimenting with a wide range of materials and techniques to build both skill and confidence.
From painting and drawing to clay, printmaking, mixed media, and more- students are encouraged to make bold choices, express their ideas, and explore their unique artistic voice.
Classes emphasize process over perfection in a fun, supportive environment where creativity thrives.
Teen Visionaries
Ages 12+
Teen Visionaries offers artists space to refine their skills, develop their creative identity, and explore new approaches to art making.
Working with a variety of mediums including drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media, students will be encouraged to think conceptually, take creative risks, and express themselves with intention.
Whether building a portfolio or simply feeding a passion for art, this is a space for vision, voice, and growth.
Find Your Creative Art Class
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Little Luminaries
Art Sprouts
Ages: 3.5 – 4.5
Designed for our youngest makers, Art Sprouts is a joyful introduction to the art studio. Guided with care and open to imagination, little artists explore paint, clay, collage, and more. This class supports early motor skills, self-expression, and creative confidence in a nurturing, curiosity-driven environment. It’s the perfect place for little hands to discover big creativity and have fun along the way.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Petite Picassos
Ages: 4 – 5
Petite Picassos is perfect for curious creators ready to dive deeper into the art making process. Through playful, age-appropriate projects, students explore a range of materials like paint, clay, collage, drawing, and printmaking, while building art skills, creative confidence, and independence. With a balance of structure and freedom, this class nurtures growing imaginations in a supportive studio setting.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Artful Explorers
Art Mix I
Ages: 6 – 8
Art Mix I invites young artists to explore a vibrant mix of materials and techniques while developing their creative voice. Each session introduces a new process: painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, collage, and more! Art Mix I encourages experimentation, problem-solving, and personal expression. With an emphasis on fun, skill-building, and imaginative thinking, this class is perfect for curious makers who love trying it all.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Art Mix II
Ages: 9 – 11
Art Mix II is designed for growing artists ready to deepen their skills while continuing to explore a wide range of materials and techniques. From painting and drawing to sculpture, printmaking, and mixed media, students learn to think creatively and express their ideas with originality. Projects are thoughtfully designed to balance guided instruction with creative freedom, encouraging both artistic growth and personal style.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Studio Makers: Sculpture
Ages: 8 – 11
In this hands on class, young artists become true studio makers designing, building, and bringing their ideas to life in 3D form. Students will explore a range of sculpture techniques and materials, including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, and found objects. With a focus on construction, creativity, and problem-solving, this class encourages imagination and innovation. Perfect for makers who love to build, invent, and think outside the box.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Studio Makers: Drawing & Painting
Ages: 8 – 11
This focused studio class is perfect for young artists who want to strengthen their skills in drawing and painting. Students will experiment with pencil, charcoal, watercolor, acrylic, and more, learning foundational skills in composition, color theory and perspective. With a balance of guided instruction and open ended projects, this class supports both technical growth and personal expression in a supportive environment.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Studio Makers: Creative Comics
Ages: 8 – 11
Explore the exciting world of comics and graphic storytelling! Students create memorable characters and compelling storylines while mastering drawing, painting, and layout techniques. Combining creativity with narrative skills, this class empowers young artists to bring their stories vividly to life using a variety of artistic mediums in a fun, encouraging environment.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Studio Makers: Fashion Mix
Ages: 8 – 11
Dive into the world of fashion design by exploring drawing, painting, collage, and creative construction- no sewing required. Young designers experiment with color, pattern, and personal style as they create bold, imaginative collections on paper and beyond. Along the way, they’ll learn how to develop ideas from sketch to final piece and express their unique voice through wearable art.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Teen Visionaries
Advanced Drawing & Painting
Ages: 12+
This class is designed for teen artists ready to take their work to the next level. Through in depth exploration of drawing and painting techniques including graphite, charcoal, ink, watercolor, acrylic, and more, students will strengthen their technical skills while developing their personal style and creative voice.
Lessons focus on observational drawing, color theory, composition, and conceptual thinking. Ideal for portfolio development or students with a strong interest in visual art, this is a space for focus, growth, and meaningful artistic exploration.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Art Mix III
Ages: 12+
Art Mix III invites teen artists to expand their creative practice through advanced exploration of diverse mediums and techniques.
Students will experiment with painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, and mixed media, developing both technical skills and conceptual ideas.
This class encourages artistic risk taking, personal expression, and critical thinking and provides a dynamic space for teens to strengthen their artistic voice and vision.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session.
Portfolio Prep
Ages: 12+
Designed for motivated teen artists preparing for high school or college art program admissions, Portfolio Prep offers structured guidance, skill refinement, and individualized feedback.
Students will create a diverse and cohesive body of work building both technical strength and conceptual depth. Emphasis is placed on observational studies, personal voice, and presentation. This class supports artists in developing standout portfolios that reflect their unique vision and readiness for the next step in their creative journey.
*Students may also persue private lessons for personalized portfolio development and focused support.
Offered weekly in our afternoon session or on Saturdays.