Take a look at Miss Emma’s art classes suited to every age from ELEMENTARY to TWEENS to TEENS! Engage your young artist in creative after-school classes that blend fine arts fundamentals with joyful, hands-on experimentation. Each series runs for several weeks and includes all materials.
Click here for MCPS Day-Off camps, and Parent-Child workshops, and click here or scroll down for Drop-Off Open Studio Fridays!
ELEMENTARY
Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
Mixed-Media, Sketchbooks, & More! – $120 (Ages 5-10) 3 weeks
Explore sketching, painting, collage, and sculpture in this hands-on class. Students experiment with a variety of materials and techniques to create unique, layered artworks.
Tuesdays, Mar 3-17, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM (3-week session), Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Mathematical Art Mini – $120 (Ages 5-8) 3 weeks
Discover the beauty of math in art! Students explore geometry, symmetry, and pattern through painting, drawing, and collage—blending creativity with logic.
Mathematical Art Mini, Wednesdays · March 4-18, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM , Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Bookmaking, Collage, & More – $160 (Ages 5-10) 4 weeks
Learn folding, binding, and collage techniques to design accordion books, zines, and tunnel forms that combine craftsmanship and storytelling.
Tuesdays, Apr 7-28, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Mathematical Art Series – $120/$160 (Ages 5-8)
Discover the beauty of math in art! Students explore geometry, symmetry, and pattern through painting, drawing, and collage—blending creativity with logic.
Mathematical Art 1, Wednesdays · Apr 15-29, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM (3 sessions $120), Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Mathematical Art 2, Wednesdays · May 6-27, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM (4 weeks $160 ), Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Potions & Art: A Magical STEAM Class – $160 (Ages 5-10) 4 weeks
Where art meets science! Mix “potions” with paint, glitter, and glue while exploring color, texture, and storytelling through creative experimentation.
Tuesdays, May 5-26, 2026 · 4-5 PM (4 sessions), Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
ELEMENTARY
Thursdays:
Comic Book Creation Series – $175 (Ages 8–12) 4 weeks
Students explore visual storytelling through the creation of comics! They develop characters, panels, and narrative flow while learning composition, gesture, and expression.
Comic Book Creation 1 · Thursdays · Mar 5-26, 2026 · 5 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Comic Book Creation 2 · Thursdays · Apr 9-30 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Comic Book Creation 3 · Thursdays · May 7-28, 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Miniature Marvels Series – $160 (ages 5-10) 4 weeks
Create your own tiny world using a cookie box as the base for a house or hideaway! Add dimension with papier-mâché, paint, and clay to bring your miniature scene to life.
Miniature Marvels 1 · Thursdays, Mar 5-26, 2026 · 4:30-6 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Miniature Marvels 2 · Thursdays, Apr 9-30 2026 · 4:30-6 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Miniature Marvels 3 · Thursdays, May 7-28 2026 · 4:30-6 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
TWEENS & TEENS
Tuesdays and Wednesdays:
Bookmaking for Teens – $175 · (Ages 11-15) 4 weeks
Learn the art of handmade books through folding, binding, and collage. Design accordion books, zines, and tunnel forms that tell stories through structure and sequence.
Tuesdays, Mar 3-24, 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Teen Printmaking – $175 (Ages 11-15) 4 weeks
Explore the fundamentals of printing while learning to build strong compositions through repetition and variation. Students will experiment with color layering and texture to create dynamic, editioned prints.
Tuesdays, Apr 7-28, 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Advanced Drawing Series – $175 (Ages 11-15)4 weeks
Work with charcoal, graphite, and ink to refine observation and composition skills while exploring expressive mark-making.
Advanced Drawing 1, Wednesdays, Apr 8-29, 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Advanced Drawing 2, Wednesdays, May 6-27 2026 · 5 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Teen Figure Drawing – $175 (Ages 11-15) 4 weeks
Develop an understanding of human anatomy, proportion, and gesture through classical figure-drawing study. Explore line, movement, and form using graphite and charcoal.
Tuesdays, May 5-26, 2026 · 5-6:30 PM, Emma’s Art Studio, Bethesda, MD
Drop-Off Open Studio Fridays!
Ages 6–11
Register here for Drop-Off Open Studios Fridays, 4-7 PM
Our Open Studio is a relaxed, creative space where children are free to explore, experiment, and create at their own pace in a safe, welcoming art studio environment. Parents may drop off their child knowing they are cared for and guided by an experienced art educator.
During Open Studio, children choose from a thoughtfully curated selection of high-quality art materials—such as drawing tools, paint, collage materials, and sculptural media—along with art books and creative toys that spark ideas and imagination. Rather than following a single project, students are encouraged to follow their interests, try new techniques, and build confidence through self-directed creation.
An experienced art teacher is always present to offer guidance, demonstrations, encouragement, and gentle structure when needed, ensuring that each child feels supported while maintaining the freedom that makes Open Studio special. This program is ideal for curious, creative kids who thrive with choice, independence, and artistic exploration.
All materials included. No prior art experience necessary.
Register here for Drop-Off Open Studios Fridays, 4-7 PM
