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Colorful children's art and crafts display on a white wall, including painted papers, rainbow and heart-shaped decorations, and paper crafts with glitter and embellishments.

a creative space for kids

The Art Barn is a children's art and creative space that offers art, STEM and sensory play for toddlers and school age children. We celebrate the wonder of process art and hands-on learning - a journey that’s about the creative process, not the end result. It’s a place where kids can express their creativity, use their imagination, and find joy & freedom in the process of creating, learning & experiencing art. Come play with us!

BOOK A CLASS

Ignite your child’s creativity! Our classes encourage self-expression, experimentation, and learning through the artistic process while our experienced instructors provide a joy-filled, supportive environment for children to discover, learn and express themselves. More >

CLASSES

Multiple hands of children and adults are creating colorful abstract paintings on a large white surface, with various brushstrokes and splatters of paint.

Morning Art & STEM Classes

Child engaged in finger-painting on a colorful, splattered surface with bowls of paint and small decorating beads.

After School Art & STEM Programs

A child in a red long-sleeve shirt creates a colorful painting with watercolors on a small blue paper, sitting at a table covered with colorful paint splatters, surrounded by various paint supplies and tools.

Weekend Drop ins

We offer a full-blown indoor art studio as well as an expansive outdoor garden and play space, providing a unique and inspiring environment for kids of all ages. At the Art Barn, your children will lose themselves in their imaginations whether you relax and enjoy a moment for yourself or decide to follow them down the creative rabbit hole. More >

PLAY

Colorful sign that says, "Welcome to the Art Barn," with a paint splattered background and four small cans of paint with brushes at the bottom.

Child in red smock painting with blue watercolor on white paper, surrounded by colorful chalk pastels, plastic cups with paint and straws, and paint splatters on a messy table.

Colorful aprons hanging on hooks in front of a white wall with shelves holding various jars filled with craft supplies and decorations.

Colorful geometric shapes on light blue and purple walls, with a small blue toy phone on a white ottoman and a woven basket on the wooden floor.

A colorful art setup with a box of pastel chalks, a watercolor painting, a drink with a straw, and a paint-splattered surface.

Three young girls wearing unicorn headbands blowing out candles on a colorful, sprinkles-covered birthday cake. The scene is set at a birthday party with a pink tablecloth and unicorn themed plates and napkins.

A small outdoor toy kitchen set painted green with a wooden countertop, positioned against a wooden fence and a tree, with string lights overhead and gardening tools hanging on the background.

A young girl with brown hair and a pink dress is looking through a blue rectangular frame. She is outside in front of a colorful wall with spray-painted art.

Outdoor play area with climbing wall, rope ladder, and gymnastic rings on a white wall, with blue mats and artificial grass on the ground, and trees in the background.

Colorful mural with abstract mountains, waves, and plants. Pink neon sign that says 'oh the possibilities' hangs on the wall. Green sofa with pink and beige pillows in front of the mural.

Children painting colorful artworks on small canvases at a table covered with paint splatters.

A cozy children's playroom with white walls, a white door, and wooden floor. Contains plush toys like a unicorn and a purple face, wicker baskets, a white fluffy chair, and a blue shelving unit.

Two children are playing with colorful toys, including unicorn and dragon figurines, dinosaur clay, and plastic trees, at a white table.

Sit back and relax…we’ve got you covered. 2 hours of non-stop creativity, art-making and fun tailored to the age and interests of the birthday child! We handle it all so you can enjoy the day and not miss a moment. More >

PARTY

Children at a table decorating unicorn cookies with colorful sprinkles and candies, outdoors with green foliage in the background.

Hands kneading pink slime or dough at a craft or baking activity.

Children painting and crafting at a colorful art table with various paints, brushes, and decorations. Background features a vibrant mural with the phrase 'oh the possibilities' in neon pink.