Kids Classes & Workshops

At Bloom and Grow Creative, our kids classes and workshops are designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and connection. From early enrichment programs to hands-on art classes, we offer a range of fun and imaginative Parent & Me and drop-off options that nurture your child’s development through play, exploration, and self-expression. Come create, learn, and grow with us!

  • ages birth to pre-crawlers

    7-week group intended to give new moms the much-needed community, connection, and support along their postpartum journey. Led by Jessica Spaman, LICSW & Jill Vetstein, LICSW, CEIS. First, second, and even third time moms welcome.

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  • ages 15 months - 3 years

    Join Ms. Dawn for a new Montessori-inspired playgroup, designed to gently guide toddlers through a captivating series of movements as well as offer curated playtime where little ones and their caregivers can connect.

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  • Ages 3-5

    Join your preschooler in some fun exploration and experimentation with different tools and media to create some playful painted masterpieces.

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  • Ages 3-5

    Create some wacky and wonderful art using only paper shapes, taking inspiration from the king of collage, Henri Matisse!

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  • Grades K-4

    Drop your kids off for hours of themed adventures where art and imagination come together.

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  • All Ages

    Bring a gently used costume to swap—or just come find a new-to-you costume! All unclaimed costumes will be donated to the Natick Service Council.

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  • Ages 9-14

    Dive into the dazzling world of bedazzled pumpkins, transforming ordinary gourds into shimmering masterpieces at Teen/Tween Night Out!

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  • ages 7-14

    Dive into the exciting world of robotics by creating your very own creature-inspired robotic models in this 6-week class series.

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  • ages 8-12

    A 5-week series for girls to understand and appreciate their bodies, practice self-love, unite in sisterhood, and celebrate what it means to be a girl.

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Meet Our Teachers

  • Carolyn Evans

    Carolyn Evans is a local Natick mom of 2.  She has 12 years of teaching experience and a master's in early childhood education from Lesley University.  Alongside classroom teaching Carolyn ran a small children's programming business, The Tiny Kitchen, and early childhood play groups.  Carolyn loves bringing together elements of books, art, play, and songs as a way to teach literacy and social/emotional skills but more importantly lessons about friendship, togetherness, and fun! She loves working with families, caregivers, and the local community. 

  • Jessica Weston

    Jessica Weston is a dedicated Natick mom of two—an incoming kindergartener and an incoming 5th grader—who brings over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. Certified as a Positive Discipline Parent Educator and Early Childhood Educator, Jessica is also a Breathe for Change 200-hour yoga instructor, mindfulness guide, and social-emotional learning facilitator. Passionate about creating a space where like-minded individuals can connect, Jessica works to foster meaningful relationships and promote a sense of belonging and significance.

  • Michelle Parven

    Michelle is an experienced and beloved local art teacher with over 20+ years of experience. with an art history background, she teaches through that lens and uses the elements of art and principles of design, genre and processes to design engaging and fun lessons. michelle also teaches hands-on art history enrichment classes and camps through her business, smart about art, volunteers at the mfa and does drop in art with new refugees. in her spare time, she likes to read, cook, travel, walk, hike, practice yoga, go to the beach and spend time with her family.

  • Dawn Gunn-Brown

    Dawn brings over 30 years of experience working with children in diverse roles. Her journey includes homeschooling, nannying, providing postpartum family support, volunteering in children’s church programs, and leading toddler enrichment programs. She is also a certified Montessori Infant Toddler teacher with 9 years of classroom experience. A devoted mother of three wonderful adult children and two beloved granddaughters, Dawn finds joy in cooking, spending time with friends, road trips, and tackling home projects.