Open-Ended, Process Art Studio Sessions – Flexible, Creative, and Stress-Free
No matter what your child’s day looks like, there’s always a perfect moment for them to explore, create, and let their imagination soar at Art Cart Kids! 🎨✨
🌞 Daytime Sessions – A dream come true for homeschoolers who thrive in a relaxed, open-ended environment. Here, creativity flows freely, and every child gets the time and space to create at their own pace.
🎨 Afterschool Sessions – The perfect way to unwind after a busy day! Kids get to shake off the structure of school, dive into hands-on process art, and express themselves in a space where there’s no right or wrong—only creativity.
🌟 Saturday Sessions – A weekend adventure for everyone! If your child is looking for a fun way to fill their Saturday, this is their chance to get messy, explore, and make something uniquely theirs.
No matter when they attend, they’ll embark on the magic of Dazzle’s Color Quest—a personal creative challenge where they’ll discover new materials, experiment with exciting techniques, and journey through the rainbow. Every color unlocked is a new achievement, and every earned pin is a celebration of their growth, confidence, and artistic spirit.
💛 Life gets busy—we get it! With a flexible schedule, missing a class is never a problem. Just cancel up to two hours in advance and pick a new day—because creativity should always be easy and stress-free.
Make art a regular part of your child’s life and save money with convenient class packs:
🎨 4-hour monthly pack – A great way to dip into creativity (Enough for 1x per week.)
🎨 8-hour monthly pack – More time for exploration and self-expression (Enough for 2x a week or a 2 hour session.)
Ready to give your child the gift of imagination?
Hear from Parents Who Love the Art Cart Kids Experience
My son has so much fun and gets to express his creative side.
Emilie I., Parent
Squirrel Loves French Fries
Spring 2025
Starting April 1st
🎨 Mon. Sessions:
3:45-4:45p
5:00 -6:00p
🎨 Tues. Sessions:
1:00-2:00p
3:45-4:45
5:00-6:00p
🎨 Wed. Sessions:
3:45-4:45p
5:00-6:00p
🎨 Thurs.Sessions:
3:45 - 4:45
5:00-6:00p
🎨 Fri. Sessions:
1:00-2:00p
3:45-4:45p
🎨 Sat. Sessions:
1-2pm
Does your child attend ABES?
If yes, they can take the SCPS school bus to the studio for FREE on any 3:45 -4:45 class, just fill out the form below and take it to the front office at ABES.
Hear from Parents Who Love the Art Cart Kids Experience
Ms. Stephanie takes such great care of the children and has such a passion for art. Her art classes at any age category are well worth it! Our youngest child loves art with Ms. Stephanie and Art Cart Kids!
Carrie P., Parent
3D Recycled Dinosaur
10 Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Art Sessions Art Cart Kids
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Personalized Attention: With small class sizes (just 8 students per session), your child receives the focused guidance they deserve.
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Encourages Imagination: Each project is open-ended, allowing your child’s creativity to shine without limits.
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Experienced Teacher: With 30 years of teaching experience, including art, general education, and ESOL, your child is in expert hands.
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Process Art Focus: Kids explore, experiment, and learn through the creative process, not just the final product.
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Flexible and Convenient: The studio offers flexible scheduling, making it easy for busy families to fit art classes into their routine.
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Welcoming Environment: The studio is warm, colorful, and designed to inspire creativity, making kids feel excited and comfortable.
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Boosts Confidence: Participation in Dazzle's Color Quest builds skills and self-esteem in a supportive space.
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Hands-On Learning: Kids choose their own materials, enhancing decision-making, problem-solving, and fine motor skills.
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Community-Oriented: A strong sense of belonging is created among students, fostering friendships and teamwork.
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Your Child’s Growth: Art Cart Kids isn’t just about art; it’s about nurturing your child’s imagination, independence, and joy in creating.
Hear from Parents Who Love the Art Cart Kids Experience
My kid had a blast in this camp when it was mobile and is having even more fun at the new studio! If your kiddo has any interest in creating art I highly recommend!
Jessie S., Parent
Flower Garden
FAQs
What is choice-based art?
At Art Cart Kids, choice-based art is all about your child taking the lead.
Since every child is different, every piece of art they create is one-of-a-kind. No more "cookie-cutter" projects like they may experience at school. Here, there’s no wrong way to make art.
This approach gives your child the confidence to use their imagination, which in turn fosters:
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Decision-making
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Language and communication skills
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Independent thinking
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Physical development (fine and gross motor skills)
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Problem-solving
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Social and emotional growth
It’s all about empowering kids to explore, create, and grow!
What are the choices?
At Art Cart Kids, your child will have so many creative choices! Here’s a glimpse of what they can explore:
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Drawing & Coloring: They can choose from pencils, pens, crayons, oil pastels, chalk pastels, watercolor, and tempera paint.
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Surfaces to Create On: They’ll have options like 76lb. construction paper (in a variety of colors), card stock, 90lb. watercolor paper, and recycled cardboard.
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Building Materials: From recycled items like boxes, paper towel rolls, bottles, and lids to craft sticks, pipe cleaners, and straws, they can build whatever they imagine.
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Decorations: They can add sparkle and texture with glitter, sequins, stickers, stamps, pompoms, felt, fabric, yarn, beads, greeting cards, magazines, or even natural items like leaves and pinecones.
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Adhesives: They'll experiment with different adhesives like a “cool” glue gun, tape, glue sticks, liquid glue, brads, rings, and Mod Podge to bring their project together.
It’s all about giving them the freedom to choose and create something truly their own!
What if my child doesn't have an idea?
Here are 5 ways Art Cart Kids encourages students to be imaginative:
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Open-ended projects: Students choose their own materials and themes, allowing their creativity to guide the process without limitations.
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Experimenting with materials: From paints to recycled items, children explore a variety of mediums, discovering new ways to express their ideas.
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Creative problem-solving: When challenges arise, students are encouraged to think outside the box and find unique solutions in their art.
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Inspiration from the world around them: The studio provides famous artwork, nature, and everyday objects to spark new ideas and imaginative thinking.
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Freedom to explore: No strict rules or step-by-step instructions—kids are free to follow their curiosity and see where it takes them.
Can't my child do this at home?
Absolutely! But at Art Cart Kids, all the supplies are already bought and ready to go, so you don’t have to worry about shopping or spending extra money.
Your child will also have the guidance of an experienced art teacher to help them through their creative process.
And the best part? Except for your child putting away their own supplies, we handle all the cleanup! No need to wash paintbrushes, water cups, or paint towels. You won’t be vacuuming glitter and sequins (again and again!) or scrubbing paint off the floors, walls, and windows.
We’ve got it all covered!