ArtsyKid Studio

Expressive Painting Adult Creators: Art + Personal Expression
2026-11-16 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-17 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-23 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-24 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-30 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-12-01 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-12-07 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-12-08 12:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | ArtsyKid Studio, 200 Parkway Drive South, Hauppauge, NY, 11788, United States
Mondays & Tuesdays | Adults of All Abilities
This welcoming studio experience uses art as a tool for self-expression, connection, confidence, and personal discovery. Participants are encouraged to explore different materials and creative techniques while working at their own pace in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
Developmental & Wellness Focus:

Self-expression through visual art
Building confidence through creative exploration
Fine-motor and sensory engagement
Communication and social connection
Emotional expression through color, imagery, and symbolism
Developing independence and creative decision-making

Class Experience:
12-week programs. Each session introduces a new creative experience using a variety of materials and techniques. Participants receive guided facilitation while maintaining freedom to make their work uniquely their own. Projects are designed to provide a meaningful sense of completion and accomplishment.
Outcomes:
Participants leave with a finished creative work and the opportunity to experience greater confidence, self-expression, connection, and personal accomplishment.

Expressive Art for Early Explorers
2026-11-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-07 16:00 - 17:00
Mondays (Ages 4–6)
Early Explorers: Sensory + Emotional Foundations
A foundational expressive art experience designed for early childhood development through sensory exploration, creativity, and emotional expression.
This program supports young children as they begin to build coordination, focus, and communication skills through hands-on art-making in a structured, supportive environment.
Developmental Focus:

Sensory exploration through color, texture, and materials
Early fine motor skill development (grip, control, coordination)
Emotional recognition and expression through art
Following simple 1–2 step directions
Building comfort in group learning environments

Class Experience:
Children rotate through guided sensory activities and simple creative projects designed to encourage exploration without pressure for perfection. Predictable routines support emotional safety and engagement.
Outcomes:
Children build early confidence, improved focus, and the ability to express emotions through creative play while strengthening foundational motor and cognitive skills.

Young Creators: Confidence + Skill Development
2026-11-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-01 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-08 16:00 - 17:00
Tuesdays (Ages 6–9)
A structured creative development program designed to strengthen artistic skills, build confidence, and encourage independent decision-making.
This class bridges imaginative play with foundational art techniques, helping children learn how to complete projects from start to finish.
Developmental Focus:

Fine motor precision (cutting, drawing, shaping, detailing)
Introduction to composition and visual planning
Decision-making through creative choice
Task completion and follow-through
Confidence building through guided success

Class Experience:
Students learn one core technique per session and apply it through a structured creative project. The emphasis is on independence within a clear framework.
Outcomes:
Children develop stronger focus, improved creative control, and confidence in their ability to complete and present finished work.

Creative Thinkers: Art + Learning Through Making
2026-11-18 12:30 - 14:00
A hands-on creative enrichment experience designed for homeschool learners (ages 6-16).
Creative Thinkers combines art, exploration, problem-solving, and communication to give homeschool students an opportunity to learn beyond traditional academic settings.
Rather than simply following directions to make the same project, students are encouraged to experiment, make choices, solve creative problems, and develop their own ideas.
Developmental Focus:

Creative problem-solving
Observation and visual thinking
Art and design fundamentals
Communication and storytelling
Experimentation with different materials
Confidence in independent decision-making

Class Experience:
Each session begins with a creative challenge, demonstration, or exploration before students develop their own interpretation. Students are exposed to different artistic materials and approaches while learning to explain their ideas and creative choices.
Outcomes:
Students strengthen creativity, critical thinking, independence, and communication while building a portfolio of original artwork created from their own ideas.

Junior Artists: Skill + Self-Awareness
2026-11-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-12-02 16:00 - 17:00
Wednesdays (Ages 8+)
Junior Artists: Skill + Self-Awareness
An advanced creative development program focused on building technical skill, artistic thinking, and personal expression during a key identity-forming stage.
This class encourages students to move beyond simple projects into intentional, concept-driven artwork.
Developmental Focus:

Foundational perspective, proportion, and composition skills
Visual storytelling and narrative development
Emotional expression through symbolism and imagery
Introduction to critique and peer feedback
Development of personal artistic style

Class Experience:
Students engage in guided skill instruction followed by independent project development. Reflection and structured critique are included to strengthen creative thinking and communication.
Outcomes:
Students begin to think and create like developing artists, demonstrating increased creative independence, self-awareness, and technical ability.

Young Creators Lab: Explore & Experiment
2026-11-19 12:30 - 14:00
A creative laboratory where homeschool students turn curiosity into original artwork.
Young Creators Lab is designed for homeschool children (ages 6-16) who love to explore, build, experiment, and make things. Every session gives students an opportunity to discover what happens when different materials, techniques, and ideas come together.
There is no single “right” answer—students are encouraged to think creatively and discover their own solutions.
Developmental Focus:

Creative confidence
Hands-on experimentation
Problem-solving and innovation
Material exploration
Visual communication
Independent creative thinking

Class Experience:
Students explore a rotating collection of artistic materials and creative techniques through weekly challenges and open-ended projects. Each experience is designed to encourage curiosity first, followed by creation.
Outcomes:
Students develop greater confidence in experimenting, making decisions, solving problems, and expressing their ideas while creating something they can proudly take home.

Therapeutic Art + Creative Connection
2026-11-20 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-11-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-12-04 10:00 - 11:30
Mature Makers (age 45+) provides a relaxed environment where adults can slow down, reconnect with themselves, explore creativity, and enjoy meaningful social connection.
No previous art experience is required. The focus is not on creating “perfect” artwork—it is on the experience of creating, exploring, remembering, expressing, and connecting.
Wellness & Creative Focus:

Creative self-expression
Memory and personal storytelling
Sensory and tactile exploration
Fine-motor engagement
Social connection and conversation
Confidence and personal accomplishment
Mindful relaxation through creative activity

Class Experience:
Each session features a guided creative experience using a variety of materials and techniques. Participants are encouraged to work at their own pace while sharing conversation, ideas, memories, and creative discoveries with others.
Projects are intentionally designed to provide a finished piece each week so participants can experience a tangible sense of accomplishment.
Outcomes:
Participants leave with a completed piece of artwork, a meaningful creative experience, and an opportunity to build connection through shared creativity.

Community Connection | Leadership Series
2026-11-20 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-11-27 12:30 - 14:00, 2026-12-04 12:30 - 14:00
This daytime leadership and community-building series is designed to bring together local professionals, business owners, community leaders, educators, nonprofit leaders, caregivers, and other changemakers for meaningful conversation and connection.
We create a space where people can meet intentionally, exchange ideas, identify opportunities to collaborate, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Series Focus:

Leadership and personal development
Community building
Business and professional connections
Collaborative problem-solving
Local partnerships
Creative approaches to leadership
Sharing resources and opportunities

Experience:
Each gathering features a focused conversation, leadership topic, facilitated discussion, and opportunities for participants to connect with others in the room.
Guests are encouraged to bring their expertise, questions, ideas, and community needs to the conversation.
Outcomes:
Participants leave with new connections, fresh perspectives, potential collaborators, and actionable ideas they can bring back to their organizations and communities.

Advanced Expressive Art for Tween & Teen Creatives
2026-11-20 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-11-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-12-04 16:00 - 17:30
Fridays (Ages 12+)
A creative studio experience designed for teens to develop artistic identity, build portfolio-quality work, and explore self-expression in a professional-style environment.
This program prioritizes autonomy, creative freedom, and real-world artistic thinking.
Developmental Focus:

Portfolio development and presentation of finished work
Advanced techniques across multiple mediums
Personal voice and identity through art
Emotional processing through creative expression
Independent creative decision-making

Class Experience:
Teens are introduced to a conceptual theme or reference point and given structured time for independent creation. Instructor support is provided through guidance, feedback, and optional critique participation.
Outcomes:
Participants develop stronger artistic identity, portfolio-ready work, and the ability to articulate creative intent and process with confidence.
