Drop in classes
Friday Art Clubs
Parker Arts School offers a vibrant and engaging Drop-In Friday Art Club series that gives kids and teens the chance to explore a variety of creative mediums in a fun, relaxed environment. Held every Friday after school, these art clubs alternate between exciting hands-on activities like clay hand-building, pottery wheel work, glass fusion, canvas painting, and even unique projects such as creating terrariums or cloches. Each session is thoughtfully designed to introduce students to new techniques while encouraging self-expression and imagination.
Pokemon Pizza Parties
Catch 'Em All with Art and Pizza!
Join us at Parker Art School for our exciting Pokémon Pizza Paint Parties—the ultimate creative event for young trainers and fans of all ages! Kids will enjoy painting their favorite Pokémon characters step-by-step with guidance from our talented instructors, all while enjoying delicious pizza and fun with friends. No art experience needed—just bring your imagination and love for Pokémon!
Family Friendly Art Classes
At Parker Art School, creativity runs in the family! Our family-friendly art classes offer a fun, welcoming space for all ages and skill levels to explore and create together. Enjoy canvas painting with easy, step-by-step instruction; try your hand at the pottery wheel to shape clay into bowls, mugs, and more; experience the magic of glass fusion as you design colorful glass pieces melted in a kiln; make your own custom jewelry with beads and wire; and craft beautiful mosaics using vibrant tiles and patterns. With even more seasonal and mixed-media projects available, there’s always something new to try. Whether you're a parent and child duo or bringing the whole family, our classes are a perfect way to connect, learn, and make lasting memories through art.
FRIDAY ART CLUBS
Glass Fusion
Clay Hand-building
Pottery Wheel
In glass fusion, kids and teens get the chance to work with colorful pieces of glass to design their own sun catchers, pendants, or tiles. They’ll learn about the properties of glass, how it changes in the kiln, and how to safely handle materials. This class offers a rare chance to experiment with a medium that's both dazzling and different, creating artwork that is vibrant, durable, and entirely their own.
Pottery Wheel
Clay Hand-building
Pottery Wheel
The pottery wheel class introduces students to the exciting process of throwing clay on a wheel. Participants learn how to center clay, pull walls, and shape their own pottery under the guidance of experienced instructors. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop fine motor skills and patience while watching a lump of clay transform into a bowl, cup, or other vessel. Each student leaves with a sense of accomplishment and a unique piece of ceramic art.
Clay Hand-building
Clay Hand-building
Clay Hand-building
In the clay hand-building class, young artists explore the fundamentals of working with clay using only their hands and simple tools—no wheel required. Kids and teens learn techniques like pinching, coiling, and slab construction to shape functional and decorative pieces. This class encourages creativity and tactile exploration, allowing students to bring their ideas to life while gaining confidence in a medium that’s both fun and forgiving.
Terrarium Making
Terrarium Making
Clay Hand-building
In the terrarium or cloche class, students explore the intersection of art and nature by creating miniature worlds using plants, moss, stones, and decorative elements. They’ll learn about design balance, layering, and plant care while assembling a living work of art inside a glass container. This class encourages creativity, mindfulness, and a sense of connection with the natural world—plus, the finished project makes a great gift or keepsake.
Canvas Painting
Terrarium Making
Canvas Painting
The canvas painting class lets students unleash their inner painter as they work with acrylics on stretched canvas. With guidance on color mixing, brush techniques, and composition, each participant completes a themed painting during the session. Whether they’re inspired by nature, animals, or abstract designs, kids and teens will walk away with a finished masterpiece and new painting skills they can continue to build on.