Children’s Art Programs

At Blue Mouse Gallery, art is a process. That’s why we offer open-ended art projects. We provide inspiration and art materials, and we show our young artists how to use different media. We encourage individual creativity and explore the world of art together.

Our studio cultivates personal agency. We are a community where children belong and make their own choices. By expressing themselves through art, children gain an understanding of their emotions. By planning and developing their own art projects, they strengthen executive functions like attention, focus, execution and evaluation. At Blue Mouse Gallery, children learn a lot more than just art.

Our gallery shares our artists’ pride and joy. At the end of each class session, participants have the option to exhibit one piece they created in our gallery, either for temporary viewing or for sale. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about our exhibitions!

Our groups support social learning. In every class, we will allow some time for socializing, getting to know each other, and talking about things that are important to us. In order to create freely, we must create a safe space first.

As we work on projects over several weeks, we are unable to offer drop-in classes. Please sign up for a 6-week class session. If you would like to get to know our studio before signing up, join us for Family Time or visit one of our events.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
— Pablo Picasso
Child holding a colorful, hand-drawn octopus paper craft with a red head and black and pink tentacles, with fish and water themed drawings on the shirt in the background.

Our classes are divided into different age ranges. Please register students for a class that fits their age.

Child's drawing of a dog with a yellow background, using black, brown, and yellow crayons.
A child's drawing on paper with yellow paint, stick figures, geometric shapes, and the magic word ‘SCHRAMEIKRÄFE!!‘ written at the top.
Drawing of a cityscape with gray buildings and white windows on the left, and nature with trees, a spiral, a bird, an mouse, and a sun on the right, separated by a dark blue background.
Colorful children's craft of a house with drawings of people and animals.

Join us for Family Time! Every child can bring their adults along to make art together. There is no age restriction, but at least one caretaker has to stay with the child for the entire time. We will offer simple but fun art projects that can easily be finished during one meeting. We welcome signing up in advance to help us plan your visit, but drop-ins are welcome.

Family Time is a great opportunity to get to know our studio and to connect with other families. While making art, you will be able to socialize in a relaxed atmosphere.

Family Time (all ages)

Family Time Schedule

  • Wednesdays & Saturdays 11.30am-12.30pm

  • $30 per child (adults join for free but must bring a child)

A children's painting of a house with an orange paper body, black windows, and a white paper tail, set against a dark background with yellow squiggles and splatters.

Blue Mouse Gallery students age 6+ who are currently enrolled in a class are invited to use Open Studio to create independently and spend time with friends. Please sign up in advance or talk to us before coming to Open Studio for the first time. Once you are familiar with the routine, simply show up with or without prior registration.

During open studio time, students have access to our basic tools and materials. However, some materials (canvases, sculpting clay etc.) have to be paid separately to cover the studio‘s costs. You can find a price list for these materials in our studio.

Open Studio (current students 6+)

Open Studio Schedule

  • Saturdays 2-4pm & Sundays 11am-1pm

  • $20 for currently enrolled students, plus material costs (pay at studio register)