Our Classes
Cultivating Creativity and Emotional Resilience
At Shine Art Studio, we offer therapeutic art-making experiences for children, families, and individuals of all ages in Edmonton. Through the art process, we nurture self-expression, build emotional resilience, and invite the joy of creativity—no artistic skill required.
Jump to
Little Makers
Rooted in art therapy principles, Little Makers is an art program designed for young children to play, create, and explore their emotions through art. With a blend of outdoor play, sensory-rich materials, and heart-led art-making, children build confidence, develop resilience, and express their feelings in a nurturing environment.
Class Details:
Who: Children ages 4–6 (independently using the washroom)
Supports: Confidence · Emotional literacy · Social development
Format: 8-week session · 1 or 2 classes per week (8 or 16 classes total)
Each Class Includes: Welcome · Art-making · Reflection · Snack · Story · Outdoor play
When: Mondays and/or Wednesdays · 10:00–11:30 AM · April 13–June 10, 2026
Cost:
One class per week — $345 (8-week session)
Two classes per week — $675 (8-week session)
Parent + Little Makers
Little Makers Parented is a sensory-rich program designed for little ones and their caregivers to create together. From swirling paint to squishing clay, these experiences foster attachment, regulation, and shared wonder.
Class Details:
Who: Children ages 1.5–5 with their grown-up
Supports: Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory development
Format: 8-week session · 1 or 2 classes per week (8 or 16 classes total)
Each Class Includes: Welcome · Art-making · Reflection · Snack · Story · Outdoor play
When: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays · 10:00–11:30 AM · April 14–June 11, 2026
Cost:
One class per week — $345 (8-week session)
Two classes per week — $675 (8-week session)
Note: Siblings under 1.5 are welcome to attend free of charge.
Baby & Me
This gentle, supportive circle offers time to rest, reflect, and create. Through simple art invitations and shared stories, this class nurtures both parent and baby in the early days of connection.
Class Details:
Who: Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling to early walking)
Supports: Self-care · Bonding · Creative reflection
Format: 8-week session · Meets weekly
Each Class Includes: Welcome · Art invitation · Quiet time · Closing circle
When: Fridays · 10:00–11:00 AM · April 17 to June 12, 2026
Cost: $295
After-School Art Hive
This after-school program gives kids a space to relax, connect, and express themselves through hands-on creative exploration. Each week features art activities designed to foster curiosity, emotional wellness, and self-expression, with no artistic experience required.
Class Details:
Who: Children ages 7–12
Supports: Emotional regulation · Confidence · Creativity · Belonging
Format: 8-week session · Meets weekly
Each Class Includes: Welcome · Creative activity · Optional reflection
When: Thursdays · 3:00 - 4:15 PM · April 14–June 11, 2026
Cost: $295
Art Experiences Beyond the Studio
Shine also partners with schools, organizations, and community groups to deliver sensory-rich, art therapy–informed programming for children, teens, and adults. These outreach programs bring Shine’s supportive, inclusive approach beyond the studio walls, creating nurturing spaces for emotional expression and creative exploration.
Interested in bringing Shine to your organization?
