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.
Opening soon: The Loft Hyattsville!
We’re thrilled to announce our second location:
4214 Gallatin St, Hyattsville MD
Please join us for Summer Camp 2025! (website coming soon)
Summer Camp 2025: Takoma and Hyattsville
2025 SUMMER CAMP will run from June 23-August 8 in Takoma Park, and June 30-Aug 1 in Hyattsville, with a two week maximum enrollment per child. The camp day is 9:00-3:00, with optional aftercare until 5:30.
Summer camp registration opens Saturday, January 25, 12 noon, and as you may know, fills very quickly. We always pull from the waitlist, so please add your child if you don’t get a spot. If there’s a week you really want, let me know (lia@theloftcollective.org) and we can try to work you in!
While we work to keep our costs down, we prioritize using quality materials when it makes a difference, and paying our staff a living wage. If our costs present a hardship for you, please email lia@theloftcollective.org for a discount code prior to registration. This will allow you to register on January 25 at a discounted rate. We want this experience to be accessible for everyone!
2025 Summer Camp Themes and more information is on our CAMPS page!
Tinker Time (closed for summer, will resume in the fall)
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.
Spring 2025 camps have concluded. Fall 2025 dates will be posted in July.
Please contact lia@theloftcollective.org for scholarship information.
We look forward to seeing you! Please sign up below to stay in the loop.