Where Messy Means Magical
Welcome to The Messy Smock!
We believe every child is a creator! Our mission is to nurture creativity, confidence, and community through art. We provide a warm, inspiring space where children can explore, imagine, and express themselves freely. Through hands-on classes and joyful experiences, we aim to spark a lifelong love for the arts while fostering meaningful connections among families in our neighborhood.
Our Classes
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Curious Creators
Ages 1.5-3 Year olds
This class is for children ages 1.5-3 y/o and their caretaker who love to explore, tinker, and create in their own unique way!
In Free Play Time, children are invited to explore a thoughtfully curated craft space filled with inspiring materials, open-ended prompts, and endless possibilities. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where children can follow their curiosity and create whatever their imaginations dream up!
Offered Mon - Fri @ 10am
Class Time 50 mins -
Once Upon a Craft
Ages 3-5 Year olds
In Once upon a craft children will first gather for an interactive story time, where we’ll dive into a carefully selected children's book filled with adventure, imagination, and wonder. After the story, we’ll bring the tale to life with a themed craft inspired by the characters, setting, or plot.
Offered Mon, Wed & Fri @ 11:30am
Class Time 1 hour -
Let's Create Together!
Ages 3-5 Year olds
In Let’s Create Together! Children will have the opportunity to learn new techniques each session. They will explore painting, drawing, mixed media, etc. Young artists will grow their love for art in this class!
Offered Tues & Thurs @ 11:30am
Class Time 1 hour -
Mini Creators
Ages 6-8 Year olds
In this engaging and hands-on craft class, young creators will explore their creativity, develop fine motor skills, and express their unique ideas through art.
During the Mini Creators semester, students will make 4 completed works based on influential artists: Piet Mondrian, Jackson Pollock, Claude Monet, and Wassily Kandinsky; while exploring different mediums and learning about the elements and principles of design. Students will get to explore mediums such as watercolors, tempera paint, crayons, and construction paper.
Offered Mon @ 3:30pm & Thurs @ 5pm
Class Time 1 hour -
Junior Creators
Ages 8-10 Year olds
This hands-on craft class is designed for 8-10 year old’s who are ready to take their creativity to the next level!
In Junior Creator, students will make 3 completed works based on influential artists: Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, and Jackson Pollock; while exploring different mediums and learning about the elements and principles of design. Students will get to explore mediums such as tempera paint, crayons, colored pencil, construction paper, and air dry clay.
Offered Mon @ 5pm & Thurs @ 3:30pm
Class Time 1 hour
What does art mean to me?
Art, to me, is connection. As a mom, it’s the way I see my children express joy, curiosity, frustration, and wonder—all without needing to find the perfect words. Watching them create reminds me that imagination is not just for kids—it’s a form of freedom we all deserve.
As the Founder of The Messy Smock, I view my art studio as a bridge to the community. A way to bring people together, to create space for self-expression, confidence-building, and joy. I see art as a gift we can offer our children and ourselves, the chance to explore who you are in a supportive, colorful, messy, and beautiful environment.
Art isn't just about the final product. It's about the process—about learning to try, to take risks, to see the world through a creative lens. That’s the heart of what I want our studio to be: a place where creativity is nurtured, and where everyone feels seen and celebrated.