the loft collective

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

We’re thrilled to announce our second location:
4214 Gallatin St, Hyattsville MD

We are offering after school classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays in January, with optional bus pick-up for Hyattsville Elementary students.

Our Programs

  • Classes

    Weekly art classes that nurture creativity through drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and fiber arts.

  • After School

    A safe, creative space where children can wind down after the school day, explore art, and develop friendships.

  • Camps

    Full day camps for elementary students during the summer and on school days off.

  • Workshops

    Single-event workshops that teach a new skill or technique, offered regularly for adults and seasonally for children.

Takoma Holiday

Holiday Workshops

We’ll help make your handmade holiday dreams come true! Join us for kid and adult workshops in December: gift making, card making, creative seasonal fun!

Gift Making for kids ages 6-11
Saturday Dec 6, 3:00-4:15 in Hyattsville
Sunday Dec 14, 1:00-2:15 and 2:30-3:45 in Takoma

Card Printing for adults
Thursday,Dec 4, 7:30-9:00 in Takoma
Wednesday Dec 10, 7:30-9:00 in Hyattsville

Hyattsville Holiday

Planning for summer?

Summer camp information coming soon! Registration opens Friday, January 23rd at 12 noon. Info about dates and themes will be posted here in early January for planning purposes. We’ll hold camp at both the Takoma Park and Hyattsville locations, 9:00-3:00, with optional aftercare until 5:30.

General camp enrollment is for children entering grades K-5. We may also offer some programs for middle schoolers.

Upcoming Events

Choose Your Location

Takoma

Winter Class Schedule is open!

Hyattsville

We were featured in Voyage Baltimore as a hidden gem - check us out!

Voyage Baltimore Magazine highlights entrepreneurs and creatives in the Baltimore/Washington area. We’re glad to be featured this month under Hidden Gems, talking about our work to build community, create safe spaces, and weave a stronger social fabric during a fractured time in our country.

See our interview here!

Class Schedule Here

Winter Session: Jan 4 - Feb 21 (no class Presidents Day weekend)


Please note: we have two locations offering programs - double check your registration!