children’s classes //
Winter Classes
Located inside SoMA | 500 Main Street Deep River
⅕-3/29 | 12 weeks - sign up for single classes,
To register call 8603223986, email shellbeestudio@gmail.com or visit www.shellbeestudio.com
After School Art
3:00-5:30 Monday-Wednesday | instructor Pamela | ages 5+ | $35.00 single or $300 for 10
Families with children in grades K and up may enroll them in our After School Art Program on Mondays through Fridays. Children will unleash their creativity with various activities, and have use of our art supplies. Students can be dropped off or DRES students can take the bus to the studio directly from school.
Mondays: 3/16, 3/23
Tuesdays: 3/17, 3/24
Wednesdays: 3/18, 3/25
Painting
4:00-5:00 Monday or 5:30-6:30 Tuesdays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 6+ | $35.00 single or $96 for 3 or $300 for 10
Elementary ages students are invited to join Pamela as they explore the world of watercolors + acrylics. Students will learn tricks, techniques and tips to achieve their painting dreams. Pamela’s kind + supportive teaching style will helps students to feel successful in this youth art class.
3/16, 3/23 Mondays 4:00-5:00 (10 weeks)
3/17, 3/24 Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 (12 weeks)
Video Making + Animations
5:30-6:30 Monday | instructor Chelbi | ages 6+ | $35.00 or $300 for 10
Students ages 6+ are invited to join the world of animations. Both stop motion + GIF animations will be explored in three app programs; imovie, procreate, + stop motion studio. Students are welcome to bring their own items from home or utilize our supply of plasticine clay, pearler beads, & legos to create stop motion films in the stop motion studio app. In procreate, students will learn how to digitally draw and create an animation bringing their drawings to life! Students are welcome to provide their own ipads and ipencils or utilize the studio ipads and pencils.
3/16, 3/23
Early Dismissal Program
1:00-3:30 | Instructor Chelbi | $35.00
Region 4 is closing early but we are open! Students age 5 & up are invited to join us for a day of creating. This program runs 9-1. We ask that parents pack a snack, water bottle, and a change of clothes. We suggest clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Wednesday 3/11, 3/18
Thursday 3/19
Embroidery + Fiber Arts
5:00-6:00 Tuesdays | instructor Chelbi | ages 9+ | $35.00 single or $360 for 12
Students will learn the art of embroidery + explore other various fiber arts; crochet, needle felting, & weaving. Chelbi will lead this 10 week course where students will leave with the skills they need to create their own embroidered clothing & wall hangings. Students will learn specific stitches & proper use of tools.
3/17, 3/24
Teen Drawing
5:00-6:00 Thursdays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 13+ | $35.00 single or $120 for 4 weeks
Students will learn to draw from life using charcoal, pencil, and pen. We will still lifes to create works of art where we can practice our shading, reverse drawings, and more to refine our fundamental drawing skills.
Watercolors
4:00-5:00 Watercolors | Instructor Chelbi | ages 8+ | $35.00 single or $330 for 11 weeks
Students are invited to explore the unpredictable and playful world of watercolors. Each class will focus on a new technique or refining a technique as we learn the dos and don'ts of the watercolor world. We will learn how to control the "uncontrollable" and play with an often misunderstood art medium
Comics and Characters
3:30-4:30 Thursday- Handdrawn Illustrations | instructor Zoe | ages 8+ | $35.00 single or $360 for 12 weeks
Students will focus on building foundational skills for drawing in this 10 week class which will focus on developing drawings based on characters, comics, and anime. Students will explore facial expressions, facial features, and how to combine their skills to be successful in their art. 3/19, 3/26
Anime Drawing
4:45-5:45 Thursday | instructor Zoe | ages 7+ | $35.00 single or $360 for 12 weeks
Students will dive into the world of Anime and Manga, where Zoe will lead students in techniques and tricks to help with drawing anime characters. Students will focus on the style of anime and manga to create 2D drawings using pens, ink, pencil, and other drawing materials.
3/19, 3/26
Artistic Babysitter
5:00-8:00 Friday | Instructor Zoe | ages 3+ | $40.00 for 1 child or $70.00 for 2
3 hours of art which includes a PG movie & pizza. Instructors will be on hand to help your child work on a variety of mediums while everyone gets a night off or out! A great excuse to grab dinner with a special someone or finish up errands
3/13, 3/20, 3/27
Paint Parties
4:00-5:00 Thursdays | Instructor Chelbi | $35.00 or $300 for all 10
3/19 Bluey - choose your character
DIY Patches
with Instructor Abby | $40 | Thursday March 19th 5:00-6:30pm
Make a DIY patch with fabric, lino stamps, and sewing machines
Open Studio
Saturdays 11:00-1:00 3/14, 3/21, 3/28
Friday 3/20 6:00-8:00pm
Saturdays 3/21 + 3/28 3:00-5:00pm
Spring Schedule
Located inside SoMA | 500 Main Street Deep River
3/30-6/7 | 9 weeks - sign up for single classes,
To register call 8603223986, email shellbeestudio@gmail.com or visit www.shellbeestudio.com
Crochet
Fridays 4:00-5:00 | Instructor Pamela | $175 | ages 8+
5/1 Week 1: Foundations and mastering the creation of the "magic circle" - the center of a "Granny Square"
⅝ Week 2: Creating a solid color "Granny Square"
5/15 Week 3: The Classic "Granny Square" using multiple colors and learning to change yarns
5/22 Week 4: Joining Techniques: How to join squares together to make a larger project
5/29 Week 5: Borders & Finishing: Adding a decorative border to the finished project.
After School Art
3:00-5:30 Monday-Wednesday | instructor Pamela or Instructor Chelbi | ages 5+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Families with children in grades K and up may enroll them in our After School Art Program on Mondays through Fridays. Children will unleash their creativity with various activities, and have use of our art supplies. Students can be dropped off or DRES students can take the bus to the studio directly from school.
Mondays 3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
Tuesdays 3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Wednesdays 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, ⅚, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
Mixed Media
5:00-6:00 Mondays | Instructor Pamela | ages 5+ | $35 single or $240 for 8
Mixed Media with Ms. Pamela: Students will dive into a world of texture, combining watercolor, acrylics, oil pastels, and collage materials like fabric, recycled materials, photography, jewels, shells, and sand. This class focuses on creative experimentation and color mixing, allowing children to create unique, layered masterpieces.
3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
Video Making + Animation
5:30-6:30 Mondays | instructor Chelbi | ages 6+ | $35.00 or $240 for 8
Students ages 6+ are invited to join the world of animations. Both stop motion + GIF animations will be explored in three app programs; imovie, procreate, + stop motion studio. Students are welcome to bring their own items from home or utilize our supply of plasticine clay, pearler beads, & legos to create stop motion films in the stop motion studio app. In procreate, students will learn how to digitally draw and create an animation bringing their drawings to life! Students are welcome to provide their own ipads and ipencils or utilize the studio ipads and pencils.
3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
Embroidery + Fiber Arts
5:30-6:30 Tuesdays | instructor Chelbi | ages 9+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Students will learn the art of embroidery + explore other various fiber arts; crochet, needle felting, & weaving. Chelbi will lead this 10 week course where students will leave with the skills they need to create their own embroidered clothing & wall hangings. Students will learn specific stitches & proper use of tools.
3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Art History: Basquait for All
5:00-6:00 Tuesdays | Instructor Abby | $35.00 or $270 for 9
NYC graffiti and pop art king; this artist had a short life but his impression on the art world will live forever. Students will explore his work and create their own paintings and sculptures inspired by his.
3/31, 4/7, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Mythology + Art
4:30-5:30 Wednesdays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 7+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Students will explore a different project each week inspired by greek mythology while we learn about their stories; Think Percy Jackson meets art projects.
4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, ⅚, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
Creative Art Lab
4:30-5:30 Wednesday | Instructor Faith | ages 8+ | $35.00 single or $288 for 9
Combining various art materials, weekly themes, and free expression, students will dive into the fun world of art journaling! Journals become a colorful compilation of student work, highlighting growth and ideas over time
4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, ⅚, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
Needle Punch Embroidery
5:30-6:30 Wednesday | Instructor Pamela | ages 8+ | $35 for a single or $270 for 9 weeks
In this needle punch embroidery class Pamela will teach you the technique of using a punch needle to create textured, yarn-based designs on fabric. This class will cover basic skills like threading the punch needle, securing fabric in a hoop or frame, and various stitching techniques, including changing colors and finishing the project. Beginners are welcome.
4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29, ⅚, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
School’s Out Program
9:00-1:00 4/3, 4/13, 4/14, 4/15, 4/16, & 4/17 | Instructor Chelbi | $60 for one date
Region 4 is closed but we are open! Students age 5 & up are invited to join us for a day of creating. This program runs 9-1. We ask that parents pack a snack, water bottle, change of clothes, & lunch. We suggest clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Half Day Program
1:00-3:30 4/22 | Instructor Chelbi | $35.00
Region 4 is closing early but we are open! Students age 5 & up are invited to join us for a day of creating. This program runs 1-3:30. We ask that parents pack a snack, water bottle, and a change of clothes. We suggest clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Characters and Comics
3:30-4:30 Thursdays | instructor Zoe | ages 8+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Students will focus on building foundational skills for drawing in this 10 week class which will focus on developing drawings based on characters, comics, and anime. Students will explore facial expressions, facial features, and how to combine their skills to be successful in their art.
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Anime Drawing
4:45-5:45 Thursdays | instructor Zoe | ages 7+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Students will dive into the world of Anime and Manga, where Zoe will lead students in techniques and tricks to help with drawing anime characters. Students will focus on the style of anime and manga to create 2D drawings using pens, ink, pencil, and other drawing materials.
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Teen Drawing
5:00-6:00 Thursdays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 13+ | $35.00 single or $270 for 9
Students will learn to draw from life using charcoal, pencil, and pen. We will still lifes to create works of art where we can practice our shading, reverse drawings, and more to refine our fundamental drawing skills.
4/2, 4/9, 4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
Nature Art
4:00-5:00 Fridays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 5+ | $35 for a single or $90 for 3
During this seasonally focused class students will connect nature and art by using things found in nature to create art materials, be inspired, & utilize in our works. Students will work with a variety of mediums and techniques in this mixed media class. We will focus on connecting back to nature and observing
4/3, 4/10, 4/24
Artistic Babysitter
5:00-8:00 Fridays | Instructor Zoe | ages 3+ | $40.00 for 1 child or $70.00 for 2
3 hours of art which includes a PG movie & pizza. Instructors will be on hand to help your child work on a variety of mediums while everyone gets a night off or out! A great excuse to grab dinner with a special someone or finish up errands.
3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/19
Open Studio
11:00-1:00 Saturdays | Instructor Zoe | ages 5+ | $35.00 or $300 for 10
During open studios, students have a free range of our art supplies & 2 dedicated hours to create. This is a great option for students who need more class time, want to create, or just want to be in the art room. Zoe will be there with students to help them accomplish their vision.
4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/6
Painting
4:00-5:00 Mondays | Instructor Chelbi | ages 5+ | $35 single or $240 for all 8
Elementary aged students are invited to join Chelbi as they explore the world of watercolors + acrylics. Students will learn tricks, techniques and tips to achieve their painting dreams. Chelbi’s kind + supportive teaching style will help students to feel successful in this youth art class.
3/30, 4/6, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
Sewing Machine 101
11:00-1:00 Sundays | Instructor Abby | $210 for 3 classes
You got a machine for Christmas or you inherited your grandma's machine…no what?!
Abby will explore with you all the buttons and gadgets that came along with your machine. Old or new, we can learn together! You will leave with a better understanding of your machine, how to troubleshoot and make items you have been dreaming of.
4/26, 5/3, & 5/17
Art Parties
10:00-11:00 Art Parties | Instructor Zoe | $35.00 or $270 for 9
4/4 Harry Potter
4/11 Paw Patrol
4/18 Favorite Animal
4/25 Favorite Stuffie
5/2 Favorite Disney Character
5/9 Mother’s Day: Parent & Me Painting
5/16 Book Bedazzling
5/30 Dungeons and Dragons
6/6 Father’s Day: Parent & Me: Star Wars