Children’s Art Programs
At Blue Mouse Gallery, art is a process. That’s why we offer open-ended art projects in our classes. We provide inspiration and art materials, and we show our young artists how to use different tools. 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 drop-in events on Thursdays and Saturdays (see below).
Find information about our no-school holiday and vacation programs here.
“Every child is an artist. The problem is staying an artist when you grow up.”
Registration for 6-Week Class Sessions
Class session 2 is currently running. If you would like to join a class after registration closes, please contact us. For some classes, a late start is possible (depending on the project and the progress the class has been making; if possible, class fees will be prorated).
Class session 3 will start the week of December 8th. Registration will open 3 weeks before classes begin, on November 17th. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about new classes!
Open Studio (all ages, DROP IN)
Blue Mouse Gallery invites you to explore our studio on Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Bring your friends for a play date, or simply have a good time creating with us after school. Families are welcome to make art together and socialize, parents and caretakers get to join in for free!
If you are not sure what to make, ask us for ideas! We always have projects available that we can recommend and work on together.
You are welcome to sign up in advance to help us with planning, or just show up. Keep in mind that space is limited and signing up in advance will secure your spot.
During open studio time, you will have free access to our basic tools and materials (paper, cardboard, markers, paint etc.). However, some materials (e.g., canvas, sculpting clay) may have to be paid separately to cover the studio‘s costs. You can find a price list for these materials in our studio.
Please sign our waiver prior to your child’s first visit at Blue Mouse Gallery. You can bring a printed copy, email us a signed PDF, or fill out the form when you arrive at our studio. We cannot permit participation without a signed waiver.
Open Studio Schedule & Registration
Thursdays 3:30-5:30pm and Saturdays 11am-1pm
Cost: $30 per child / $15 for siblings (use code SIBLING50 during checkout for second child), parents/caretakers are welcome to stay and create with their children (For children under 3, at least one adult is required to stay for their entire visit.)
Limit of 10 creators at a time
Saturday Projects (5-12 years, DROP IN)
Saturday Projects invite children to create, invent, and collaborate. Each Saturday will have a different theme and set of materials, and we will provide guidance and ideas how to work with the provided media. Our artists will design their own project, following their imagination.
All material costs are included. You are welcome to sign up in advance to help us with planning, or just show up. Keep in mind that space is limited and signing up in advance will secure your spot.
Please sign our waiver prior to your child’s first visit at Blue Mouse Gallery. You can bring a printed copy, email us a signed PDF, or fill out the form when you arrive at our studio. We cannot permit participation without a signed waiver.
Saturday Projects Schedule & Registration
Saturdays 3:30-5:30pm (no Saturday Project on December 6th, join our exhibition opening reception instead!)
Cost: $40 / $20 for siblings (materials included, use code SIBLING50 during checkout for second child)
Limit of 10 creators at a time
Celebrate your birthday at Blue Mouse Gallery! Our birthday parties are as unique as your child. They get to choose a theme for their party, and we provide a list of suggested activities that match the theme, their age, and the general characteristics of the expected group. You are free to bring food and drinks of your choice. Blue Mouse Gallery can accommodate up to 12 children for birthday parties on Sunday afternoons.
Please get in touch if you are interested in hosting a birthday party with us! Individual pricing depends on the number of children and the material costs of the selected art projects. We will start with a baseline of $400 for 10 children (90 minutes, 3 art projects) and will determine additional costs for a larger number of children, extra time, or more elaborate art materials (e.g., using canvas, clay etc.).