Art Therapy-Informed Classes for Kids & Families
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Process-based art classes for all ages, taught with an art therapy-informed approach. No art experience needed.
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AGES
Walkers to 6 years old (under 4 with an adult)
WHEN
Mondays 11AM - 12 PM
DATES
Nov 2 - Dec 7
PRICE
$210 ($38 single session)
Little Makers (Winter)
6 WEEKS
Little Makers means hands in clay, paint on paper, and art materials to touch, squish, and stack. Little ones under 4 explore right alongside a caregiver, working the materials together at their own pace, while kids 4–6 can either be dropped off to create independently or joined by a grown-up. Dress for fun (and for a creative mess!)
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Who: Walkers to 6 years old (under 4 with an adult)
Supports: Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory development
Format: 6 Week Session
Class Flow: Sensory Warm-Up · Station Exploration · Gather & Connect
Class Size: 12 children (plus grown-ups for under-4s), supported by 1–2 Art Therapists (Jennifer and/or Amy)
Attire: Studio-friendly clothes ready for paint and clay!
What to Bring: Water bottle & nut-free snack (optional)
Session Dates:
Mondays, 11am - 12PM: Nov 2 - Dec 7
Cost: $210 (all materials included)
Nov/Dec Session · Ages 1.5–5 (With Caregiver) · Mon 11AM - 12PM
A child-led, sensory art experience for ages 0–5. Explore open-ended materials, hands-in-clay play, and creative stations at your own pace. Little ones under 4 create alongside a caregiver, while kids ages 4–6 can either be dropped off or joined by a grown-up. Dress for a mess and enjoy a warm cup of tea!
Details:
Who: Walkers–Age 5 + adult (infants under 12 mos. free)
When: Monday - 11AM - 12PM
Format: 6-week session
Class Flow: Sensory Warm-Up · Station Exploration · Gather & Connect
Focus: Dyadic Bonding · Co-regulation · Sensory Integration
Attire: Studio-friendly clothes ready for paint and clay!
What to Bring: Water bottle & nut-free snack (optional)
Session Schedules & Dates:
Mondays @ 11:00AM–12:00 PM (6 Weeks · $210)
Dates:
November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
December 7
*This session is underway! We'd still love to have you. If you'd like to pop in for a trial class or register for the remaining weeks, send us a message to save a spot.
“The Hive” is a welcoming afterschool program where kids unwind, create and connect. Rich materials, gentle structure and guided invitations support children to explore, experiment, and follow their own creative process.
AGES
6-12
WHEN
Thursdays 3 - 4:30 PM
DATES
Nov 5 - Jan 28
PRICE
$437.50
After-School Hive (Winter)
10 WEEKS
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Who: Children ages 6–12
Supports: Curiosity · Creativity · Connection · Belonging
Format: 10-Week Session
Class Flow: Creative Warm-up · Art Invitation · Access to wide variety of art materials · Optional reflection
Class Size: 10 children, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Session Dates:
Thursdays, 3pm - 4:30pm
November: Nov 5, Nov 19, Nov 26 (No class Nov 12)
December: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17
January: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28
Cost: $437.50
10 weeks | Thursdays 3:00–4:30 PM · Ages 6–12
As the days grow shorter, The Hive offers children a welcoming studio to make art, play with materials, and connect with peers. Rich materials, gentle structure, and guided invitations help kids experiment and follow their own ideas. Classes focus on process over product, building creative confidence, choice, and self-expression, with optional space to reflect on their art-making. No experience needed.
Details:
Who: Children ages 6–12
When: Thursdays · 3:00–4:30 PM
Class Flow: Warm-up · Art invitation(s) · Optional reflection
Format: 10-Weeks (November - January)
Supports: Creativity · Confidence · Belonging
Attire: Dress for messy, hands-on creating!
What to Bring (Optional): Water + Nut-free Snack
Winter Schedule & Dates (10 Classes Total):
November: Nov 5, Nov 19, Nov 26 (No class Nov 12)
December: Dec 3, Dec 10, Dec 17
January: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28
*This session is underway! We'd still love to have you. If you'd like to pop in for a trial class or register for the remaining weeks, send us a message to save a spot.
Creative Care: New Parents
PAUSED THIS SESSSION
Update for Late Fall / Winter
Creative Care for New Parents is taking a pause for our upcoming session. While weekly public classes aren't running right now, we’d love to host a custom gathering for your parent group or playgroup!
Simple art invitations for parents to create, connect, and take a little breath in the early days of parenthood — with babies right there alongside you. Some invitations are just for you; others are simple, sensory ways to create with baby.
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Who: Parents or caregivers with babies (pre-crawling)
Supports: Self-care · Bonding · Creative reflection
Class Flow: Welcome · Art invitation · Closing circle
Class Size: 8 adults + babies, supported by 1 or 2 Art Therapists (Jennifer + Amy)
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?
