Smart About Art

a once-a-week caregiver/child art class designed especially for ages 3–5.

Each 1-hour session 9:30-10:30am blends different art techniques, creativity, and exploration through:

  • A hands-on themed art project

  • proper care of materials

  • fun exploration and experimentation with different tools to create playful masterpieces

Come for one class or join each one! Each session is unique, with a new theme, project, and art experience—perfect for little ones who love to imagine, create, and explore.

Joyful art & storytime

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Upcoming Classes 

Painting Party
📅 Wednesday, September 23rd

Mrs. Parven will guide children through different painting techniques, a variety of paint media (such as tempera, watercolor, and liquid paint), demonstrate proper care of brushes, and provide some fun exploration and experimentation with different tools to create some playful painted masterpieces! 

Paper Caper Collages
📅 Wednesday, September 30th

Mrs. Parven will guide children and their caregiver through proper use of materials to build up collage muscles and create some wacky and wonderful art using only paper shapes, taking inspiration from the king of collage, Henri Matisse.   

Dot Dot Dot
📅 Wednesday, October 7th

What does it mean to be an artist?  In the book “The Dot,” we learn all it takes is to “make a mark and see where it takes you.”  In this class children will make their own abstract dot pictures inspired by this cult classic.

Lines that Wiggle!
📅 Wednesday, October 14th

Join Mrs. Parven as she teaches all kinds of lines can make all kinds of things!  Children will learn about different kinds of lines and create masterpieces using different media.

Shape Shifters
📅 Wednesday, October 28th

Learning how we can combine different basic shapes together is a great foundation for young artists.  Mrs. Parven will teach young children the many ways they can use shapes in art making!

Why Families Love Smart About Art:

  • Quality Time Together: Caregivers and children connect through art and play.

  • Creative Confidence: Little ones learn that there’s no “right” way to make art—just joyful exploration.

  • Experienced Art Teacher: Mrs. Parven has over 20+ years of experience teaching children the joys of art!

  • Take-Home Memories: Every session ends with a special piece of art your child creates to share at home.

Non-walking babies are welcome. If bringing multiple children, please ensure there is enough caregiver support per child.

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About the Teacher:

Michelle is an experienced and beloved art teacher in the area with over 20+ years of experience.  With an art history background, she teaches through that lens and uses the elements of art, principles of design, genre, and processes as a framework for her lessons for both children and adults. Michelle also teaches hands-on art history enrichment classes and camps under her business "Smart About Art", volunteers at the Museum of Fine Arts and does drop-in art with new refugees. In her spare time, she loves to read, cook, travel, walk/hike, practice yoga, go to the beach and museums and spend time with her family (hubs and 2 "kids" in their mid-20's).

FAQs

Can siblings attend?

Space is limited. Please register an additional spot for an additional participating child.
(Infant-in-arms may attend at no charge; strollers welcome)

Missed a session?

We’re not able to offer refunds for missed classes, but you’re welcome to share your spot with another caregiver for your child if you can’t attend or switch to another smart about art class if space is available.

Age range?

Designed for early learners ages 3-5 and their grown-ups. If you’re unsure whether it’s a fit, reach out—we’re happy to help.