Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 Life is busy, screens fill the gaps, and finding activities that feel worth it can be hard. At Joyful Art Center, we make creativity easy, welcoming, and low-pressure. Coming Up For Adults & Teens• Painter’s Choice (Jan 20 • 6-8pm) – Choose one of three paintings and follow step-by-step guidance to create your own version. • Puzzle Showdown (Jan 25 • 2-6pm) – A fun, team-based jigsaw puzzle competition focused on collaboration, not pressure. Teens • Creative...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 Feeling like there’s never enough time for creativity—either for yourself or your kids? At Joyful Art Center, we make it easy to pause, create, and connect—without pressure, chaos, or perfection. Coming Up For Adults & Teens• Watercolor Meet-Up (Jan 15 • 6-8pm) – Relax, explore, and unwind • Painter’s Choice (Jan 20 • 6-8pm) – Choose your project, paint at your pace For Kids• Pizza & Paint Night (Jan 23 • 5:30-8pm) – Fun, hands-on art and pizza kids love•...
12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Joyful Art Center Community 💛 Happy New Year! Whether you’re a longtime Joyful family or you’re brand new — we’re so glad you’re here. This year we’re keeping it simple: more creativity, less pressure, and more belonging.Because families need screen-free resets, confidence-building fun, easy family time, and a safe place for teens (and adults!) to create and connect. 1) What’s Happening This Week Open Studio: Screen-free family time + creative freedom (make art, make memories) Kids Classes...
19 days ago • 1 min read
Dear Joyful Art Center Community, As we wrap up the year, we just want to say thank you. Whether you’ve been with us for years, joined us for your very first class, stopped in for Open Studio, celebrated a birthday with us, or popped in for a workshop or event — you are part of what makes Joyful Art Center such a special place. Because of you, this year was full of creativity, connection, and growth. A Big Milestone: Joyful Art Center is Now a Nonprofit This year, Joyful Art Center officially...
22 days ago • 2 min read
As we head into the final days of the year, I wanted to reach out one last time to share an opportunity that means so much to us at Joyful Art Center. Earlier this month, we introduced our Creative Teen Hangout — a low-pressure, welcoming creative space for teens to unwind, create, and connect outside of school and home. Thanks to early community support, including a generous $250 donation, we’re able to offer our first hangout at a reduced cost and see just how impactful this space can be....
26 days ago • 1 min read
As we approach the end of the year — a season of reflection, generosity, and community — we wanted to share a program that is especially meaningful to us at Joyful Art Center. We are launching a Creative Teen Hangout, a monthly, low-pressure creative space designed just for teens. This is not a traditional art class. It’s a creative third space — not school and not home — where teens can relax, create, and connect in a welcoming, judgment-free environment. Each hangout includes a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
A Creative Break From the Holiday Hustle! Looking for a creative break during the holidays? Our Open Studio is available over holiday break—drop in during open hours to create, explore materials, and enjoy some stress-free art making for all ages. Give us a heads up so your creative spot is ready when you arrive! Call the studio at 707-718-4892 or RSVP here. Art Supplies You Love & More, Now Half Off! While you’re here for Open Studio, enjoy 50% off all retail items in the Studio Shop—we’re...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Beat Winter Break Boredom Before It Starts! Secure their spot in camp and cross “keep kids busy” off your list. TWO SESSIONS • 10am - 3pm • Ages 6-8 December 22, 23, & 26 • December 29, 30, & January 2 Need an easy, creative solution to keep kids engaged during the busy winter break? Our Winter Break Camps offer brand-new, winter-inspired art projects each day that keep young artists excited and creating. Seats are filling up quickly—Fall Break Camp sold out, so don’t miss your chance to join...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Holiday Creativity for Grown-Ups! Because the festive fun isn’t just for kids! Felted Christmas Sweater Ornament Workshop • December 9 • 6:00-8:00pm • Ages 13+ • Join us for a cozy workshop where you’ll craft a cute felted Christmas sweater ornament. Add it to your tree or gift it to someone you love. • SIGN UP Painter's Choice • December 11 • 6:00-8:00pm • Ages 13+ • Join us for Painter’s Choice, where you can pick your favorite from three festive holiday-themed paintings and create a...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Holiday Magic Starts Here! Join us for festive, hands-on workshops. Mosaic Magic Holiday Trees • December 6 • 10:00am - 12:00pm • Ages 13+ • Create a vibrant 12” mosaic tree filled with color, texture, and fun. Perfect for all skill levels! • SIGN UP Felted Christmas Sweater Ornament Workshop • December 9 • 6:00-8:00pm • Ages 13+ • Join us for a cozy workshop where you’ll craft a cute felted Christmas sweater ornament. Add it to your tree or gift it to someone you love. • SIGN UP Merry Makers...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read