the loft collective

formerly little loft

small batch art experiences for toddlers to teens

We are born makers. We move what we’re learning from our heads to our hearts through our hands.

- Brené Brown, researcher, educator, public speaker

The Loft Collective is an art studio for children and families, located in Takoma Park, MD, just at the edge of Washington DC. Formerly Little Loft, the studio reopened in the fall of 2021, offering many of the same programs, as well as some new classes that focus on making as a conduit for making meaning and making connections. With an eye on public art and a diverse group of artists, we choose projects and stories that explore the power of art to amplify voices, shift mindsets, and impact change.

Holiday Photos with Katie Jett Walls

Beautiful, simple holiday photos by documentary photographer Katie Jett Walls. Katie has an eye for capturing the essence of people and moments. Schedule a quick mini-session and stay for mess-free holiday art play at The Loft. Get this seasonal checklist item done, and done well!

Come in anytime during your one-hour time slot. The photo shoot will only take a few minutes. Open play at The Loft anytime during your hour. Proofs are available for viewing in a private online gallery within a couple of days of the session. Your selected digital images and prints are available for purchase, directly from Katie Jett Walls Photography.

This is a kids-only shoot!

Sunday, Nov 24 and Dec 1, 10:00-1:00
$110/sitting (+$12/second child, +$10/third child)

Register below, and scroll down for more timing options!

Gift Making Workshops

Encourage the spirit of giving and creating during this season. Kids make their own handmade holiday gifts, tags and wrapping paper. Perfect for young makers and holiday elves.

Sunday, Dec 1, 1:00-2:00 or 2:15-3:15
Sunday, Dec 8, 1:00-2:00 or 2:15-3:15
Ages 6-10
$35

Winter Class Registration Open

We have art programming for children ages 2-12. Classes run in 6-week sessions. If you have a maker at home, this is your place! Register on the CLASSES page.

Fall Session 2: Oct 30 - Dec 14 (no class Nov 27-30)
Winter Session: Jan 9 - Feb 22 (no class Feb 13-15)

Tinker Time

Bring your toddler and come in and play! Open to children 1.5-3 years old. Rotating art activity, sensory play, blocks, magnet tiles, great book collection, light table. No guided instruction. 

Wednesdays, 10:00-11:30am
$12 (new families: first visit is free, but please register!)

School Day Off Camps

Single day camps are open on Montgomery County and DCPS school days off, except for federal holidays. All day art for creative kids! 9:00-3:00, grades K-4.

Winter/Spring 2025:

DCPS days off
Fri Jan 17
Mon Jan 27
Fri Feb 14
Thu-Fri, Mar 13-14
Fri, Mar 21/Mon, Mar 24 (Stokes Charter School only)
Mon, Apr 7

MCPS days off
Wed Jan 29
Mon Mar 31

DC/MCPS Spring Break
April 14-18

Please contact lia@theloftcollective.org for scholarship information.

We look forward to seeing you! Please sign up below to stay in the loop.