classes
Class enrollment is in 6-week sessions. See below for class descriptions. Offerings for ages 2-12.
10% sibling discounts for siblings enrolled in the same class.
Scholarships are available, please contact lia@theloftcollective.org for more information.
Upcoming Sessions
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Spring Session 1
February 24-April 11
(no class March 30-April 4) -
Spring Session 2
April 15-May 30
(no class Memorial Day weekend, May 22-23)
Use code HVLCLASSWELCOME for 15% off classes in Hyattsville!
class descriptions
Art Exploration
Ages 2–4 | Instructor: Lia Salza (Takoma) and Ciarra Walters (Hyattsville)
For our youngest artists, we center our curriculum around children’s literature. Each class includes an invitation - a short activity introducing children to a concept or material, an interactive story, and a process-based project tied to the story exploring paint, glue, collage or sculpting materials. Each class includes time in our sensory room for open play. Caregiver attends with child and is encouraged to assist when needed while giving the child freedom to guide the experience and make their own art artistic choices. Great bonding time with your little one, with no stress and no clean up!
Traveling Crafters
Ages 7–10 | Instructor: Meg Ryan (Takoma)
This art course teaches the elements of art and the principles of design through the exploration of world handicrafts. The course will highlight how communities express themselves and their cultures with local materials. Each session focuses on a distinct region of the world.
Elementary Art
Ages 5-7 | Instructor: Martina Loncar (Takoma) + Meg Ryan (Hyattsville)
Themes are offered once per year at each location
Elementary Art: Draw + Paint (ages 5-7)
For kids who love to draw, this class will give an imaginative prompt for creating scenes and characters with pencils, pastels, watercolors and paint.
Elementary Art: Mixed Media (ages 5-7)
Blending materials adds layers and depth. We'll use paint, pastels, collage, fabric, and other materials that enhance the work. This class is all about layers and variety, and encourages kids to explore new media!
Elementary Art: Sculpt + Build (ages 5-7)
Art in three dimensions for kids who love building, constructing and making models. We'll use a variety of materials: wire, clay, and papier mache.
Elementary Art: Thread + Weave (ages 5-7)
This class uses fiber (yarn, thread and fabric) to create unique projects with depth and texture. Fiber arts offer a meditative activity that quiets active minds and focuses energy.
Elementary Art: Print + Press (ages 5-7)
Printmaking uses various techniques to create repeated shapes and patterns. We'll make our own stamps, monoprints, and more!
Little Stitchers
Ages 7–10 | Instructor: Carolyn Dodenhoff (Takoma) + Meg Ryan (Hyattsville)
Felt is the perfect material for little stitchers! This intro to sewing class focuses on basic skills like tying knots and threading needles, while creating little felt friends:. Handsewing builds confidence and skills as kids get ready for machine sewing classes later.
Friday Stitchers
Ages 9-12 | Instructor: Meg Ryan + Lia Salza (Takoma)
This Friday club focuses on fiber based projects that develop individual creativity and maker skills. Working with fabric and yarn is satisfying, confidence-building, and relaxing. We’ll cover hand sewing techniques including embroidery, as well as basic machine sewing, including threading the machine, planning out construction, and expanding maker skills for projects that are personal and practical. Great way to end a busy week!
After School Art Club
Grades K-5 / Instructor: Ciarra Walters (Hyattsville)
What’s it like to be a bird? To talk in song, see the world from up high, and tell the story of our changing world through patterns. Exploring the work of Florence Merriam Bailey we soar into the world of ornithology, crafting our own birds using paper and pattern making techniques through paint and print.