children’s classes //
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 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 6/1
Tuesdays 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26, 6/2
Wednesdays 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.
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.
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.
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.
4/29, ⅚, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, 6/3
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.
4/23, 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.
4/23, 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.
4/23, 4/30, 5/7, 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4
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.
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.
5/9, 5/16, 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.
4/27, 5/11, 5/18
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
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
Teen Paint Series
Saturdays 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, and 6/6 | 3-4 pm | 13+
$35.00 for 1 or $128 for 4
5/16: Bright sunshine
5/23: Boho plant aesthetic
5/30: Abstract tiles
6/6: An ocean sunset
Led by Ms. Faith, the Teen Painting Series will allow students of all skill levels to follow guided, step-by-step instructions for a featured acrylic painting. Students will leave with a uniquely theirs, finished piece!