Workshops & Classes

This isn’t your typical playground—get ready for a world of creativity! At CAW's playground, students will have access to a rainbow of materials: colored sand, wood, clay, tempera and watercolor paints, markers, tissue paper, and so much more! Using all these supplies, they’ll create amazing projects like masks, paper dolls, animals, birds, insects, portraits, and even imaginary creatures. How will they bring their ideas to life? By cutting, folding, stomping, splashing, blending, texturing, painting, and coloring—all while mixing their own one-of-a-kind colors. We bet you'll wish you could join in the fun too! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 6/23–6/27 and 7/21–7/25

What turns a simple drawing of a chair or a tree into a true work of art? It’s the artist’s imagination, emotions, and creativity. Embark on a journey of transformation, reimagining everything around us—trees, flowers, birds, animals, everyday objects, and more—as unique artworks. Students will refine their skills in realistic sketching, while also exploring innovative ways, like altering size, context, or perspective, to infuse imagination into their drawings. Transform realistic drawings into fantastical scenes and create something extraordinary! Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/23–6/27

Bring lions, zebras, elephants, and other animals to life through the magic of Procreate. Join us on an exciting and creative journey across the African savannah, where students will sketch, detail, and animate favorite animals in their natural habitats. Throughout the class they will develop techniques for quick sketches, designing nature scenes, and creating dynamic animal layouts. The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/23–6/27

Get ready to design and create your own amazing structures—think cozy huts, towering skyscrapers, wacky bridges, and more! Travel through time as you discover cool designs from ancient wonders to modern masterpieces, then bring your own ideas to life. Build, draw, paint, and create with all kinds of materials: wood, clay, paper, boxes, tubes, nature treasures, and recyclables. Get ready for a mixed-media adventure packed with drawing, painting, collaging, and loads of fun!   Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to sketch the architectural details of the space. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/30–7/3

Explore the world of art and textures in exciting ways. Students will use fun materials like clay, sand, colorful yarn, cozy fabric, and feathers to create unique "paintings."  In addition, they will make their own play dough, build wooden creations, and swirl colors to make marbled paper. Through play and creativity, our youngest students will learn about textures, shapes, and how to design on flat surfaces. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 6/30–7/3

Digital Botany is a creative adventure where art meets nature! Use Procreate to bring plants, flowers, fruits, and more to life with stunning digital illustrations. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your skills, learn how to blend colors, shade, and add texture to create realistic, vibrant botanical art. It’s a hands-on, nature-filled journey that’s perfect for anyone excited to mix art with the beauty of the natural world! The tuition for this class includes a materials fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 6/30–7/3

Hammer, saw, fold, stamp, twist, shape, and heat metal to make sculpture and jewelry. Students will learn techniques using copper and brass sheet metal along with wire to create 2-D and 3-D objects and forms. Have fun exploring basic hand tools such as mallets, cutters, files, pliers, and torches (one-on-one with instructor). Fun with Metal is a unique opportunity for young artists to try a new discipline. Join us! Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 9 - 12

Dates: 7/7–7/11

Explore the delicious intersection of food and art. Students will delve into the works of artists like Peter Anton, Claes Oldenburg, and Wayne Thiebaud, who transform culinary themes into captivating masterpieces. We’ll use their artwork for inspiration to make two and three dimensional artwork with a variety of materials including clay, cardboard, papier-mâché, fabric, paint, and paper. Weather permitting, there will be a one-day field trip to the Yale University Art Gallery to view examples of food in art. Join us for a feast of creativity and imagination! The tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for basic materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 7 - 11

Dates: 7/7–7/11

Explore the world of art and nature through a combination of fun art projects and seed planting activities. Young students will create colorful artwork while learning about different plants and how to care for them. Each child will have the opportunity to plant their own seeds and watch their creations grow, making this a unique experience where imagination and nature come together!  Projects will include painting, drawing, collage, and sculpture. Tuition for this class includes a fee of $20 for materials provided by CAW. School Policies Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee. Please click here for more details.

Term: Summer 2025

Suggested Ages: 4 - 6

Dates: 7/7–7/11