Hi Joyful Families!We're excited to introduce Zoey Gill, our new Drawing Lab instructor, and invite your young artists to join us for a fun month of learning, drawing, and creativity! Meet Zoey! Zoey is a contemporary portrait artist who loves exploring different artistic mediums. She holds degrees in Studio Art, Art History, and Art Education, and brings valuable teaching experience from her time as a para educator with Vacaville Unified School District.Her experience working with students...
3 days ago • 1 min read
The Art of Trying Something New There's always something new to discover at Joyful Art Center! This week, we're celebrating the fun of trying new things, exploring different art forms, and letting creativity lead the way. Have You Ever Tried Mosaics? Little Pieces, Big Possibilities! There's something magical about turning tiny pieces of color into a beautiful work of art! Mosaics are all about exploring patterns, playing with color, and watching your design come together one piece at a time....
5 days ago • 1 min read
Meet the Artist Behind the Apron! There's more to Joyful Art Center than paintbrushes, colorful projects, and creative classes—it's the people who bring it all to life! This week, we're taking you behind the scenes to introduce you to one of the talented teaching artists who makes Joyful such a special place to create, learn, and connect. Meet Sheri Marcus Meet Sheri, Joyful Art Center's Director of Education! A familiar face around the studio since 2022, Sheri brings creativity and...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Got 10 Minutes? Get Creative! Creativity doesn't have to be complicated or take hours out of your day! Sometimes, all it takes is a few minutes, a little imagination, and a willingness to play. This week, we're inviting you to take a quick creative break and see where your imagination leads! Scribble Something Amazing! Grab a piece of paper and a pencil or marker, close your eyes, and make one big, loopy scribble across the page. Then grab your favorite colors and fill in the open spaces with...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Creativity Is Better Together Art is about so much more than what we create. It's about discovering new interests, connecting with others, and having a place where you can simply be yourself. This week, we're taking you inside one of our favorite creative spaces at Joyful Art Center! A Space to Create. A Place to Belong. The Lounge: Open Studio for Teens Sometimes the best creativity happens when there's room to explore! The Lounge is our open studio space for teens to make art, try new...
26 days ago • 1 min read
Did You Know Joyful Art Center Is a Nonprofit? Joyful Art Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization! That means when you take a class, attend an event, donate, or simply share what we do, you're supporting our mission to make creative opportunities accessible to people of all ages and abilities in our community. This Wednesday, October 7, we're participating in Live Solano Give Solano, and we're raising funds to launch our new Joyful Art Center Scholarship Fund—helping remove financial...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Fall Creativity Is in Full Swing! Session 1 of our fall classes is off to a wonderful start! The studio has been busy with creativity, new projects, and plenty of opportunities to learn, experiment, and make something you’re proud of. And there’s lots more to come this fall. Session 2 Classes Around the Studio We love seeing what takes shape in our classes each week! Here’s a little peek at what our students have been creating lately. Creativity in progress! A few moments from around the...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Session 1 of our fall classes is off to a great start, and there’s still time to join at a prorated rate! Looking ahead, Session 2 begins October 6, and classes can fill quickly, so now is a great time to save your spot. Adults looking to grow their creative skills can also join our new Explore Watercolor, a four-week series beginning October 6 designed to build watercolor skills and confidence in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Coming Up This Week Kinusaiga Workshop | Sep 24 • 6-8pm • Ages 13+...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Fall classes officially kicked off this week, and there’s still time to join the fun! New students can jump into our first session classes at a prorated rate, making it easy to find a class and get creating. We also have several creative opportunities for adults this week, plus Pizza & Paint on Saturday night for the kids. There’s something for everyone at the studio this week! Fall Class Spotlight • STEAM Studio & The Lounge: Teen Open Studio STEAM Studio | Wednesdays 1:00pm & 4:00pm | Ages...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
A new season of creativity is almost here! Our Fall Open House is this Saturday, giving you a chance to explore the studio, preview upcoming projects, and discover what’s ahead. Then, FALL CLASSES begin next week, so now is the perfect time to find a creative routine for the new school year and join us for a season of making, learning, and connection. Coming Up This Week FALL OPEN HOUSE | Sept 5 • 10am - 1pm • All Ages Welcome Join us for a FREE, art-filled Open House and get a sneak peek at...
2 months ago • 1 min read