Art

All art classes at Community of Play are led by Abby Spivak of Happy Place Creative Studio, whose warm and imaginative approach inspires confidence, creativity, and curiosity in every child. Whether your little one is just beginning to explore sensory materials or diving deeper into skill-building and self-expression, these process-based classes celebrate creativity in all forms—no perfection required.

Art Explorers

This sensory-rich, process-based class invites toddlers and preschoolers to dive into the world of art through exploration and play. Little artists will experiment with a variety of art mediums—drawing, painting, clay, mixed media, crafting and more—while building foundational skills that support creativity and development. Each session includes both independent and group art experiences designed to nurture self-expression, confidence building, fine and gross motor skills, imaginative play, socialization and problem solving. Weekly lessons are tied to cultural moments, trends, and age-appropriate themes like friendship, kindness, and teamwork—making every project fun and meaningful.

Dress for mess (we’ve got extra smocks!), and get ready to explore. Adult participation is recommended.

Ages: 2 - 3 years / 3 - 5 years

After-School Artists

This after-school process art class helps develop foundational art skills through fun, engaging, and inspiring exercises in a variety of mediums. Classes incorporate both independent and group projects, helping students further hone key skills that extend beyond the art studio. Weekly lessons are tied to real-world themes—from cultural moments (think World Series, Wicked, or the Thanksgiving Day Parade) to topics like friendship, kindness, and teamwork—making every project meaningful and relevant.

Ages: 5 - 7 years

Calling all 2nd-4th grade elementary school students with a passion for all things ART! This class is open to all artistic levels, but geared toward a more personalized educational experience for kids showing a deeper interest in developing their art skills.

While students will be exposed to a variety of core mediums, special attention will be paid to individual interests, strengths, and areas of opportunity—identified by the student themselves. Their creative juices will flow, and their artistic curiosities will be embraced in this special group focused on fostering deeper artistic growth and imaginative creation amongst friends, both new and old.

The Art Club

Ages: 2nd - 4th Grade