Registration is now open for KinderARTen!
To learn more about the KinderARTen exploration wrap-around program click here
We have our best line-up of classes yet!
I'm so excited to share our new classes with you. We have so many new things to choose from I don't even have enough room to share them here, but I know you will love them! Including a new adult class called Finding Inspiration, Family Art, Middle School Maker Nights and Saturday Sketch.
Creating Something Out of Nothing
Join local illustrator and children's author of "Seed Man" and "Friends" Aiko Ikegami for a watercolor, storytelling workshop for adults and children of all ages. (under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult) In this workshop we’ll work on boosting our imagination and creativity using watercolor as medium.
Walking transportation is available for Barrington students.
Story telling (6:30 p.m.)
with Author & Illustrator of Seed Man, Aiko Ikegami
Meet the Instructors
Learn about Process Art & the KinderARTen curriculm
Enjoy treats!
Join Picassos owner, Raygan for a two-session painting workshop. She’ll guide artist’s through a canvas painting project using acrylic paints. Ages 5 & up. All supplies included.
Wednesday Aug 8th and Thursday Aug 9th, 3:30-5 p.m
Need an Adult Night? We hear ya! Drop the kids off at Picassos for pizza, art and slime making! (yes, slime making - not at your house!) ages 5-12
Friday, July 20, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Register
Meet local maker and owner of Elephant Shoes Shoppe, Leah Doyle as she shares her passion for jewelry making. Make your own unique leather cuff with custom stamping & earrings too! All supplies included. $35
Always want to learn more about pastels?
Join local artist Tina Husted as she shares her passions for pastels. This special 3 week class designed for Adult/Child will have a focus on light and nature and walk you through various techniques and processes to explore this vast medium. All supplies included. Ages 8 & up.
Sundays, July 22, & 29 & Aug 5th. 6:30-8 p.m.
$75/per parent & child / $10 each additional student
Stop by Picassos to make a mug for Dad, Grandpa, etc. $10/per mug.
Leather Stamping with Cristy Stuhldreher | June 8, 7-9 pm
Meet local maker Christy, owner of Love You Sew, sewing, quilting and crafting is what she does best. Stamp your own leather pouch—great for holding sunglasses, cash, etc. and then add a small leather accessory, like a key chain or key bud holder. $55
Stop by the Mallway on Saturday mornings to shop, eat and explore local businesses in the Mallway. Picassos will have art for the kiddos and lots of great stuff for sale from local artists.
Saturdays in June & July 9-11 a.m.
Meet local maker and owner of Dyetolgy Jackie Ayres as she walks you through the dyeing process and helps you make your own infiniti scarf or tote bag. Other items will be available for purchase to continue experimenting. (tote bags, socks & more!) Or bring your own.
Come learn a new skill, enjoy wine & friends.
Come join us for coffee and DIY herb gardens — these make great teacher’s gifts! Complete with herb spoon markers. Make one for yourself, a teacher, a hostess or birthday gift. All supplies included. $22 each.
Join us for a special day honoring Mom, create a birdhouse keepsake, enjoy tea, lemonade & special treats. Get your photo taken with professional photographer Aaron Taylor (not included in price).
May 8th - No School!
Drop the kids off at Picassos to enjoy making a gift that mom will be sure to love. (that’s all we can tell you moms! - its a surprise!)
Ages 4-12
Two sessions available
10 a.m. to noon
2 to 4 p.m.
$30/$5 off for siblings
Join us to honor the former Columbus artist Aminah Robinson. Aminah combined traditional art materials with found objects to create works of art inspired by her community. Collage materials will be available to create your own hanging collage. Local Artist Bryan Moss, will guide families in creating a community wall mural in Picassos Art Studio space. Spots are limited.
Be sure to stop by Cover to Cover Bookstore at 2 p.m. to meet Carole Genshaft and pick up your copy of "Aminah's World."
April 21, 3-5 p.m. FREE
Families welcome! under 5 must be accompanied by an adult
No school! Drop by Picassos to explore and create. We'll have lots of supplies out for kids to create on their own. No need to sign up! $12/$8 siblings.
Meet other parents and create art with local artist Kristen March. Lots of prompts and inspiration to help you create. No need to sign up ahead of time - drop by! $12/$8 sibling
DIY Bohemian Hoop Earrings & Bracelet
Join local artisan Amanda Reeves for a girls night out while learning how to make your own stylish Bohemian jewelry. $35 includes all supplies to make a set of earrings and 3 matching bracelets. $35
Join local artist Kelly Walker for an Easter Egg making workshop. She’ll walk you through different techniques for making craft eggs worth keeping. Includes a dozen craft eggs and all supplies for creating.
Join local artist Leah Doyle as she walks you through creating your own custom wall hanging air plant. Customize wood, size, shape, color, plant and personalize with your own word or words. All supplies included. Additional air plants can be made or purchased night of event. Weds, March 21, 7-9 p.m. $55 / Spots are limited - Register now
Get the kids off electronics! Spring is a wonderful time for observation and creating. Picassos owner Raygan Barrett will help kids use their surroundings to observe, create and explore different mediums, all while seeing Spring through an artist’s eye. All supplies and a small snack included.
Come one day or all!
Walk, run, or ride to Picassos for Open Studio. We'll have lots of supplies out for kids to explore and create! Kids walking over? Pay when you pick up. $12/$8 sibling.
Spots are limited for our Local Artist Series on Sunday afternoons. Kids will be inspired each week when a local artist shares their work and does a unique project with them. All supplies included. Sign up for one workshop or all three. Ages 8-18
Sunday Feb 25 with Nikos Rutkowski • 4-5:30 p.m.
For the last decade, Nikos has been a leader in the Columbus arts community. The founding member of the Franklin Arts District and the original organizer of Urban Scrawl. His mixed media art using paint and paper has been in several exhibitions. He also founded Cave Bear Studio that has a decade of experience in special effects, prop making and fabrication.
Drop the kids off at the studio to spend the morning creating art and exploring different art materials at their own pace. Age 5 & up. $12/$8 sibling
Spots are limited for our Local Artist Series on Sunday afternoons. Kids will be inspired each week when a local artist shares their work and does a unique project with them. All supplies included. Sign up for one workshop or all three. Ages 8-18
Sunday Feb 18 with Bryan Moss • 4-5:30 p.m.
Bryan Moss is a painter and comic artist and also works at the Columbus Museum of Art. He likes to use his art to tell stories and share experiences. You can check out more about Bryan at www.columbusmakesart.com/stories/bryan-moss
Celebrate President's Day with art! Drop the kids off for morning camp or come with them in the afternoon to create.
Monday, Feb 19th
Ages 6 & up, Art Camp • 9 a.m. - noon $35
All Ages, Parent & Me • 2-3:30 p.m. $20
Valentine's Wreath with Emily Nuzum
Grab your girlfriends and add a little color to your February with a Valentine's wreath. Make it your own with lots of options. Bring your favorite bottle of wine, all supplies included. Monday, Feb 12, 7-9 p.m. $40
Spots are limited for our Local Artist Series on Sunday afternoons. Kids will be inspired each week when a local artist shares their work and does a unique project with them. All supplies included. Sign up for one workshop or all three. Ages 8-18
Sunday Feb 11 with Laura Jacob • 4-5:30 p.m.
Laura received her Bachelor of Fine Art degree from Bowling Green State University. After serval years of experimenting with mixed media art, she began teaching herself the art of Encaustic Painting. She enjoys the versatility and unexpected surprises she discovers with using layers upon layers of wax.
Meet the owners of Purple Sage Bakery, Sheena and Laurie. They'll share some cookie decorating tips and tricks to make beautiful Valentine cookies. This adult & child class includes 8 cookies + decorating supplies. Additional cookies available for purchase - day of.
Enjoy your own Valentine Date Night and drop the kids off for a night of Valentine creating! We’ll help them design and decorate their Valentine Boxes for school and some cards too! Bring a box - pizza, cupcakes and all supplies included. Ages 5 & up.
Feb 9, 6-8 p.m. $25
