program Overview
Corner House Studio offers studio art classes, camps, workshops and creative events for families with children. Our lessons explore drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, collage, and mixed media plus so much more. Every session builds real artistic habits including:
Noticing details
and looking closely
Experimenting
and problem-solving
Reflecting
on our work and ideas
Sticking with it
through frustration
Small groups ✨ Skilled teachers ✨ Process over perfection ✨ All levels welcome ✨
Small groups ✨ Skilled teachers ✨ Process over perfection ✨ All levels welcome ✨
🎨 Studio Art Classes
THAT GROW WITH YOUR FAMILY
Running in 12 week semesters, our classes meet weekly and are designed to grow with your child from age 3.5 to early teens.
Each level explores all of the visual arts, builds genuine skills and develops a love of making.
Curious about our style? See our Student Gallery for a sample of lesson outcomes and student work.
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Art Together is designed for children and their favorite grown-up to create together. Perfect for families who love making things together, and a great on-ramp to drop-off classes.
Age 3.5+ with a caregiver
Make art side by side
Great lessons, real materials
A confidence-building bridge to drop off
No experience needed for kids or grown-ups!
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A real studio art class. Art Explorers is process-driven and sensory-friendly: we care most about what happens while kids are making, not just the finished piece (though you'll likely want to keep those!).
We do our best to meet each artist where they are, leading with playful exploration while introducing fine art fundamentals.
Age 4.5—7 drop off class
Process over perfection
Sensory-friendly
Fine motor development & attention practice
Warm, patient teachers
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Preteens are ready for real technique: drawing from observation, shading, color theory, an introduction to perspective. Projects are deeper and more ambitious, with sustained multi-session work and plenty of room to plan, remix, and make it their own.
Ages 8–11
Skill-building + freedom
Deeper technique instruction
Longer projects mean more focus
Great references, no templates
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A teen studio built on autonomy. New artists start with a short onboarding series — acrylic, watercolor, graphite drawing, printmaking, and clay sculpture — then the full studio opens up: all materials, all methods. Our teaching artists shift into the role of mentor, supporting each teen as they develop their ideas. Every Independent Studio artist keeps a sketchbook here to capture and develop their ideas over time.
Ages 11+
Initial lessons in five core media
Open studio & material access
Teacher supported
The goal: a genuine personal artistic practice — supported by experienced artists
🎒 School’s out art camp
FULL DAYS OF CREATIVE FUN
Art Camp turns ordinary days off into a joyful, art-filled adventure! A typical camp day includes:
Warm welcome + easy morning art start
3 Guided art making blocks
Snack + movement breaks
Lunch & recess in Montclair Park
Time to share and celebrate our work!
at corner house studio we
Make Real Art
Drawings, paintings, sculptures, collages, prints and mixed media art works
Learn Fine Art Fundamentals
Color mixing, composition, shading, and texture
Practice Studio Habits
Observing, persisting, developing craft, and exploring
Have Fun!
Wlcoming and accessible for every artist—no matter their experience level or “natural talent.”
our north star
At Corner House Studio, your child will be met with warmth and respect. They’ll be taught by adults who love art and love kids. They’ll leave with artwork you want to keep and a sense that:
I can do hard things.
I can make something real.
I am an artist.