two preschool aged children painting a canvas and getting messy

AN ART & PLAY STUDIO

FOR FAMILIES

Art classes, camps, birthday parties and play for kids aged 1-12 in Austin

You want to nurture your child’s creativity and curiosity, but keeping up with supplies and setting out projects is a lot of work! At Saplings Studio children have access to all the art materials under the sun. It's a creative haven and you can witness the magic unfold without worrying about clean up.

Children working on an art project together at a family art studio

at Saplings Studio your child will learn to

  • experiment

  • solve problems

  • explore things from all angles

  • be okay with mistakes

  • work together

  • inspire and be inspired

  • be kind to others

  • express themselves

  • trust the process

Our Classes

  • A parent-child class for ages 1-6. Each week you’ll joyfully explore a new theme together through art and sensory stations. Your child will also create their very own abstract canvas, adding a new layer each class.

  • A drop-off class for ages 3-5. Children will work together and individually to make playful art projects!

  • Our afterschool program for ages 5-12. Children experiment with all kinds of art making including clay, painting, beading, textile art, printmaking, sculpture and more.

  • Come in with the whole fam to make art together! A time to simply enjoy the space - our loose parts play area, light play, rice table, maker’s space, dough table, and easels. Open Studio also has simple art invitations to enjoy. Ages 1-12 welcome with an adult.

Katie T. -

“Saplings Art & Yoga is such a treasure! I highly recommend it to anyone with a young child.”

Christine C. -

“My 2 year old asks for this class almost everyday! She is very shy and it’s so wonderful to see her engaged in the class.”

The sweetest little thanksgiving art project made by 1-4 year olds
This week's Art Play theme was the post office! Only 2 classes left in our Around Town semester. Any guesses what next session's theme will be?
Salon week in Art Play! What little kid wouldn't want to play with "makeup" and nail polish bottles and soap and makeup brushes and spray bottles?! Thank you families for being open to all the weird, messy, art-making!
Gorgeous gratitude trees made in today's camp 🍂 Writing, painting, drawing, cutting, wrapping... soooo much patience and persistence went into making these beauties! It's a joy to witness it all. Thankful for this space and all the families that are