Now Enrolling 2024-2025
Mini Makers is a drop-off program that uses art to foster independence, confidence, and problem solving skills for children ages 3-5 years. Each month we will focus on a different theme as listed below!
When is Mini Makers offered?
Every Friday morning from 8:30-11:30 AM.
This program begins: Friday, September 6, 2024 and will conclude Friday, May 23, 2025
This program will NOT be offered the following dates: Friday, Nov 29, Friday, Dec 20, Dec 27, and Jan 3, Apr 25
What is the schedule of the themes?
Each month, we will discuss a new theme! When students come they will create artwork inspired by a new theme! While at class, Mini Makers will read books, brainstorm lists, play, and imagine-all focused around the theme of the month. We will then use different techniques in art to imagine and create our projects.
September : Exploring my Town!
October: Falling for Autumn!
November: Under the Sea
December: Gift Givers
January: Snow Globe Adventures
February: Friendship
March: Garden Growers
April : Magical Creatures
May : Around the World!
How does the flex pass work?
With our flex pass, your child can come ANY Friday we offer the program. Please note the dates we are not offering class listed above. You do not need to let us know when your child plans to attend the program. You can easily purchase a pass below and your child can come at any time.
What does my child need to bring?
Your child needs to bring a filled water bottle to drink. A snack is provided by The Art Spark (Goldfish and applesauce.) Please, make sure your child has eaten breakfast, as we do not eat snack until 10 AM.
What does my child need to wear?
Please, dress your child in clothes that can get messy! We may be painting with our hands and feet, playing in the water table, or mixing up slime. We do not guarantee that paint will wash out of clothing.
What will my child do while at Mini Makers class?
8:30-8:45 AM We will begin class by drawing at the table, then doing introductions!
8:45-10 AM We will read a book relevant to the theme and then create artwork inspired by theme. Our projects will primarily focus on exploring new processes in art. (Process, not product!) We may be painting, sculpting, cutting, glueing, mixing up slime, weaving, embellishing projects and more!
10-10:15 Bathroom breaks and snack
10:15-10:45 Playtime! Students will play with our various toys – costumes, water table, mini house, and more!
10:45-11:15 Stations or playing a Game
11:15-11:25 Gather projects, talk about what we did, and farewell song and sticker
How will I know if I run out of class passes?
We will let you know!
How much does a class pass cost?
A class pass for 4 Mini Maker mornings is $320
A class pass for 10 Mini Maker mornings is $700
Can my child come “try a class?”
No, we do not allow students to try a class. If your child comes to a Mini Maker class and you do not think they will return, we will send you a full refund!
How independent does my child need to be in the bathroom?
Mini Makers need to be potty trained. This means they can push their pants down, wipe, pull their pants up, flush, and wash their hands independently. If your child is newly potty trained, please wait a few weeks/months before enrolling into this program. *If your child needs a little help with wiping, please note that on the form.
When does my pass expire?
Your pass expires May 23, 2025. All classes must be used on or before this date. The pass cannot be rolled over and is not valid for other programs and cannot be used as a credit. In mid-April, previous pass holders can continue to come and pay via invoice at the end of the year.
Behavior Policy
We are so excited to have your child joining us at The Art Spark! Our students will learn all about art and creativity while at the same time grow to be more independent. We know this can be a lot for them and always strive to teach with patience and kindness. We use a myriad of different art supplies with the children and as teachers we are sometimes handling hot glue guns, sharp scissors, box cutters, etc. We keep these away from the little ones, but if a student refuses to listen they could get hurt. We try to maintain an extremely safe atmosphere and listening to the teacher is number one in promoting a secure environment. To help create this environment, we ask that you speak to your child(ren) before class to encourage good listening, respect of the teacher and materials, importance of being kind to others, and staying with the teacher at all times. If your camper seems to be experiencing behavior issues we will follow our 1,2,3 policy below:
Step 1: Take action within the class to change the behavior.
Step 2: If the behavior doesn’t positively change within the day, we will reach out to our student’s parent or guardian to address the issue. This might be in person after class, a text message, a phone call or an email.
Step 3: If said behavior continues to persist after we’ve talked to parent/ guardian, we will unfortunately have the student stop class and refund the remaining time.
Immediate Removal
Please, note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate aggressive behavior(i.e.hitting, kicking, biting, etc.) The purpose of this is to protect the rights of our teachers and the rights of other children who sometimes become victims of an aggressive child. As a general rule, aggressive behavior does not include running, sitting still, keeping hands to self, etc. in which occasional time-outs/ talks may be used. We hope this policy does not affect anyone, but we must protect the teacher’s rights and the rights of children in our care.
Please, also note that The Art Spark WILL NOT tolerate volatile, loud and angry outbursts/ tantrums that can’t be contained in a timely matter. Unfortunately, we are not in a large enough space or have a large enough staff/ aides to help with these type of issues. If your child struggles with loud noises, transitions, group settings, etc. The Art Spark’s programs might not be right for them. If we see this happening we reserve the right to ask a parent/ guardian to immediately remove the child and you will receive a full refund.