AFTER SCHOOL

Our after school program is the heart and soul of our studio! We offer two groups, one for grades K - 2 and one for grades 3 - 6. We explore every kind of art and craft material possible - from drawing and painting to weaving, clay, sewing, papier mache, and so much more.

The hours are from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. If you choose after school pickup, your child will be picked up from school at dismissal and walked to the studio for a snack and free draw/crafts until we begin our project.

When there is no school we do not meet for after school.
First session begins the week of September 11 2023 and goes until the week of January 29, 2024. We currently offer school pickup at PS130 and PS230 and are looking to expand to more schools this fall.

NEW CERAMICS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

We have just introduced a ceramics program to the studio. We have 5 days of ceramics after school where students will be immersed into the world of hand building and wheel thrown ceramics. Our ceramics schedule is as follows:

MON 3 - 6th grades
TUES K - 2nd grades
WED 3 - 6th grades
THURS K - 2nd grades
FRI - 6 - 12th grades

The hours are from 3:30 - 5:30 pm. If you choose after school pickup, your child will be picked up from school at dismissal and walked to the studio for a snack and free draw/crafts until we begin our project.

When there is no school we do not meet for after school.
First session begins the week of September 11 2023 and goes until the week of Nov 12 2023. A second session will begin the following week. We currently offer school pickup at PS130 and PS230 and are looking to expand to more schools this fall.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMPS

We have camps every day there is a school holiday with the exception of Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. They go from 9 - 3 with an option for late stay until 4 or 5 pm. Our camps fill up quickly so grab a spot early! Our camps are open to kids from K - 6th grade.

SUMMER CAMP

We have 9 weeks of summer camp this summer! We still have some available seats. Camp is open to kids entering Kindergarten - 6th grade. We have two groups, K - 2 and 3 - 6. Our camp day begins at 9am and goes until 3 pm with an option for extended day until 4 or 5 pm. We do many awesome art projects, work out in our yard, travel to the local playground for sprinkler time, and on Fridays we have a movie + pizza day. If you have a crafty kid they are going to LOVE craft camp!

LITTLE BITTIES

Tuesday mornings we meet with our youngest students and their caregivers for a fun and creative art and playtime. Ages 18 months - 4 years, 11 - 11:45 AM. We are wrapping up our final session of the season and will begin again in September. TBD!

MACHINE SEWING BASICS

Saturday mornings join our sewing master Van Tran for some fun and exciting machine sewing projects. This course is open to kids aged 9 - 12. Sewing classes for kids will resume in the fall.

COOKING

In this course, our young chefs will learn basic cooking skills and techniques, such as how to properly use a knife, measure, and manipulate proper cooking temperatures; as well as choosing and using seasonal and local foods. Each class we’ll introduce a new veggie, fruit, herb or spice to broaden student’s culinary horizons. The class is vegetarian and can accommodate for some allergies however it is not recommended for anyone with gluten intolerance. Cooking classes will resume on Oct. 14 2023 and is open to kids aged 8 - 12.

RAINBOW CONNECTION

Our monthly community meeting for LGBTQIA+ and questioning kids. All ages welcome with or without a caregiver. (Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver). Currently we have a PRIDE PARTY planned for Saturday, June 24 from 10 am - 1 pm. Stop in to make a button or a poster, connect with friends, listen to a reading, meet with friends. Always free.

ADULT WORKSHOPS

We offer many adult workshops throughout the year. Please check back with us often to see our schedule.

PAINT-N-SIP

Each month Austin features a well-known artist and students create a painting inspired by that artist. No experience necessary. This is an adult-only workshop, BYOB. Check our calendar for our upcoming Paint-N-Sips.

SEWING

Join Van Tran as she guides you through completion of machine-sewn garments, bags, pillows, and more. No experience necessary, perfect for beginners. Check our calendar for upcoming sewing workshops this summer.

COMING SOON

Adult ceramics, weaving, knitting, mosaics, and more.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

Yes, we do super fun birthday parties! It is $50 per child for up to 12 kids for a 2 hour party. (½ time allowed for setup). Email dari@thecraftsalonstudio for more details and to book. We provide instruction for a project kids take home the same day (or in case of ceramics projects they would need to be picked up within 2 weeks after the party). You supply food/cake/snacks and decor.