Little Expressions
Wet media and big movement in the concrete floor room.
- When Thursdays, 3:30 to 4:45 PM
- Ages 4 to 8
- Places 12
- Cost $75 monthly series
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Pathways to Expression is our inclusive art studio at 424 Lebanon Avenue, Belleville. Each month is one creative theme across three sessions: introduce, build, finish. Every series ends with a Family Art Gallery.
Wet media and big movement in the concrete floor room.
Detail work and independent building in the carpeted room.
The same three sessions as Thursday, for families whose weekdays are full.
Open studio for the whole family, one Sunday a month. No series to commit to.
Meets after the final Thursday session each month. Free, always.
The month's work goes up together, with a surprise guest presenter and food.
$75 monthly series, three sessions on one day. $100 studio membership for both days, up to six sessions. $60 for each additional sibling. Scholarships are $0 to any family who needs one. No forms, no documentation, no questions.
Our workshops welcome individuals of all abilities. A diagnosis, disability label, or previous art experience is not required.
| Month | Theme | Thursdays | Saturdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | I Am Not a Robot | 13, 20, 27 | 15, 22, 29 |
| Sep 2026 | The World in Color | 10, 17, 24 | 12, 19, 26 |
| Oct 2026 | Motion and Balance | 8, 15, 22 | 10, 17, 24 |
| Nov 2026 | Merging Dots | 5, 12, 19 | 7, 14, 21 |
| Dec 2026 | Studio break. Joyful Art & Community Fair on December 12. | ||
| Jan 2027 | How Can I Help? | 14, 21, 28 | 16, 23, 30 |
| Feb 2027 | I Am Who I Say I Am | 4, 11, 18 | 6, 13, 20 |
| Mar 2027 | The Road to Freedom | 4, 11, 18 | 6, 13, 20 |
| Apr 2027 | Motivated by Music | 8, 15, 22 | 10, 17, 24 |
| May 2027 | Making Waves | 6, 13, 20 | 8, 15, 22 |
| Jun 2027 | What Lives Here | 10, 17, 24 | 12, 26 (19 is the Juneteenth Fair) |
| Jul 2027 | Let Your Style Take Shape | 8, 15, 22 | 10, 17, 24 |
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