Programs by Topic: Arts | Creativity

Arts and Creativity classes are designed to foster creativity and imagination! Classes are taught by artists and instructors who have the passion and commitment to promote all forms of creative expression. 

Acrylic Painting Studio [entering 6-9] Learn, practice, and experiment in the fine arts in this studio class. Explore “the Masters,” create still-life and line drawings and then move on to painting with acrylics. Learn more about color theory, color mixing, and painting techniques from observation.

Ceramics Studio [entering 6-12] Join us in the professionally equipped Staples studio where beginner and experienced students alike can explore techniques with clay through handbuilding, sculpture, and wheel thrown pieces. Experiment with texture and manipulating forms, as well as glazing and decorating techniques.

Happy Hands Pottery [entering 4-8] Join Happy Hands Art & Pottery for kids grades 4-8! Our young artists will expand their imaginations and explore the exciting world of clay hand-building and pottery painting in a supportive environment, with plenty of individual instructions and inspiration from our instructors. They'll do a combination of clay hand-building, pottery painting, and craft projects. All of our supplies, pottery, and clay are non-toxic, lead-free, and food-safe. All creations from the week will be ready within 2 weeks of that week's camp completion and parents will be notified accordingly.

Create-a-Comic [grades 6-9] Let your imagination guide the way to make your ideas into super fun comics and/or graphic novels! Learn the skills and techniques to develop your own style. Craft a spellbinding storyline and then add your characters and captions, finishing with ink or color for your very own comic strip.

Printmaking [grades 6-12] This is a course for students who want to explore printmaking to produce fine art prints in media such as intaglio, relief, screen printing, and experimental processes.

Sew with a Pro [entering grades 7-12] Fashion Designer Jennifer Butler will be leaving her studio and showroom in Greenfield Hill, Fairfield for a week of teaching at Staples High School! Learn to make what YOU want-using provided fabrics or bring in your own materials to make your design dreams a reality.