Ages 5 to 7
Art Classes and Camps for Early Elementary Students
We help young creators build confidence and a lifelong love of learning. Our programs encourage children to think creatively, solve problems and express themselves while strengthening important developmental skills like fine motor coordination, focus and collaboration.
HOLIDAY CAMPS: THANKSGIVING
Join us for the annual Creature Horse Races, a fantastical Thanksgiving tradition at Creature Academy! This camp celebrates imagination, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.
Campers will dream up original characters, create creature and horse masks, craft trophies, bake delicious treats for the concession stand, and transform Clouet Gardens into a race track! The session culminates in the Creature Horse Races at Clouet Gardens, where students will team up in pairs and race for the chance to take home 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place!
DATES:
Nov 23 - 25
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
HOLIDAY CAMPS: WINTER CAMP
Over 8 days, students will transform the Creature Academy into a Mardi Gras wonderland, creating a brand-new large-scale art installation inspired by our 2026–27 theme. They’ll also help plan the ultimate celebration with party games, entertainment, centerpieces, treats, and more!
🎉 Save the party date: Saturday, January 9!
Students can also choose from Mardi Gras-inspired projects like costume design, throws, shoebox floats, and more.
DATES:
Dec 18 - Jan 4, Drop In Registration Available
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
HOLIDAY CAMPS: SPRING BREAK
We’re filming the next official Art Camp 504 music video! Our student rock stars will be involved in every part of the filmmaking process—designing costumes, creating props, hair & makeup, animation, choreographing, filming, and editing.
We’ll record the chorus together, and students will even have the opportunity to bring their instruments to camp on recording days! And, of course, every Friday we’ll be cooking lunch together!
DATES:
March 22 - April 2, Drop In Registration Available
8:30-3:30 p.m.
Extended hours: 8:00-5:30pm
AGES: 6-13
FALL EVENTS: DREAM night
Dream Night is a creative community hangout where students can make art, play games, connect with friends, relax, or work on personal projects. Each event offers hands-on activities like jewelry, costume design, clay, mending, and more in a welcoming studio environment.
Modeled after Teen & Tween Nights, we are excited to welcome our youngest campers for Dream Night!
Join us for a special two week ornament making class! Family members and students join in the fun together! Artists will explore a variety of clay tools, experiment with underglazes, and complete beautiful kiln-fired pieces to take home at the end of the session.
Family Ceramics: Make an ornament
DATES: Dec 3 & 10
Thursdays, 5:15-6:45 p.m.
AGES: Adults and ages 6+
SPRING Semester: Mixed Media Visual Art
Offered in multiple age groups (ages 5-7 and 7-9), this hands-on visual arts class introduces students to drawing, painting, sculpture, collage, printmaking, and more. Small class sizes allow for personalized instruction, creative exploration, and projects inspired by each student's interests. Classes meet weekly and culminate in a final art show!
DATES:
Tuesdays: 5:15-6:45pm
Wednesdays: 5:15-6:45pm
Thursdays: 4:00-5:30pm
AGES: 5-9
SPRING Semester: Circus Arts & Movement
Circus Arts builds strength, balance, confidence, and coordination through playful movement. Students learn juggling, hooping, feather balancing, physical comedy, and other circus skills while developing motor skills, body awareness, and creative expression. Join us for this fun and energetic class!
DATES:
Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
AGES: 5-7
