Art & Us
Join us at Mercer Island Community
and Events Center, Room 101
8256 SE 24th St
Mercer Island, WA 98040
Fall 2026 Registration is OPEN
A creative, playful
process-based art studio
for toddlers and preschoolers
& their grown-up
to create art and memories together!
Ages 2 – 5 years old
*Parent or caregiver participation is required.
Art & Us is a weekly sensory-rich art studio experience designed for
young children and their grown-up to
explore, create, and connect.
Each week is thoughtfully set with four open-ended art stations. There are no step-by-step crafts. No pressure to "make it right." Just meaningful materials, space to explore, and the joy of creating side by side.
Expect paints, playdough, textures,
color mixing, and tools that
invite curiosity and creativity.
Every child is encouraged to
explore at their own pace.
Fall 2026 Schedule
Choose the schedule that works for your family!
Join us for Art & Us once or twice a week this fall!
Choose Tuesdays, Thursdays or both days, with different art stations and creative learning experiences each class.
Tuesdays: September 15 - November 17
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Tuition: $270
Thursdays: September 17 - November 19
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Tuition: $270
Tuesdays & Thursdays: September 15 - November 19
9:30 am - 10:20 am
Tuition: $500
✨ Drop-In Option
Want to try a class first?
$30 per session
👉 Register for a Drop-In Class
Join us any Tuesday or Thursday class!
Have any questions or
want to join mid-session?
Please email: [email protected]
What Makes Art & Us Different
It’s about:
🌿 exploring real materials
🌿 building confidence through repetition
🌿strengthening fine motor skills naturally
🌿 experimenting without fear
🌿 learning through play
🌿 connecting through shared creativity
Children move freely between four studio stations each week. We'll paint, enjoy sensory play, collage, build, draw, and more. The materials rotate intentionally throughout the quarter, so children experience both familiarity and novelty.
Who It's For
Art & Us is designed for toddlers and preschoolers (with a caregiver present).
It’s especially wonderful for children who:
✨ love to move and explore
✨ enjoy getting their hands into materials
✨ benefit from gentle structure
✨ are building confidence in group settings
✨ light up when they create something themselves
No prior art experience needed. Just curiosity.
What Your Child Is Building (Beyond Art)
While it may look like paint and play, children are developing:
💡 hand strength and coordination
💡 sensory regulation
💡 creative problem-solving
💡 independence
💡 social confidence
💡 pride in their own ideas
Most importantly, they’re building a positive relationship with creativity at an early age.
