Creative Arts Workshops for Children & Youth

We generally require 5-6 participants to run a given workshop. Spread the word to be sure your favorite class runs! (See our full refund & cancellation policy by clicking the link below).

Family Fun Activity & Play Group

Ages 0-5 years, with caregiver

(Fee includes up to 3 children per family!)

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Tuesdays*, 10:00-11:00+ 

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$25 per family for a single day "drop-in" rate

Bring your friends or make some new ones as we create and play together in our bright, open space.

- Story time

- Process art - it could get messy!

- Music & Movement

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PLUS stay and enjoy some unstructured play time with light refreshments for both children and adults.

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-*Registration for the session is through the Peabody Recreation Department

Creative Kids

Ages 3-5 years

Thursdays 3:30-4:30

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$25 drop-in rate for Spring Session 2

A beautifully illustrated picture book will be the reference for related creative arts activities in our signature interdisciplinary workshop that includes literature and related process art, with music & movement to fill the time.

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Caregivers are welcome to stay, child must be potty trained to be dropped off

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Acting for YoungStars

K-5th grade

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (Spring 2 closed)

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Join us for our 3-week June Mini-Session!

$50 for the session or $20 single day

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Or, check out our summer options for K-5th grade for fun with Jape!

This "Acting for YoungStars" class is full of theatre games, improv, and scene creation that helps students shine on stage while building confidence & teamwork, and developing speaking & presentation skills.

It all culminates in a performance on the final day in front of a live audience - you!

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Guest instructor: Jape Payette of JapeScape Productions

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Creative Arts Sampler

K-2nd grade

Spring Session 2

Tuesdays* 4:00-5:00 (single days only, $25)

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June Mini-Session (June 9, 16, 23)

Thursdays 3:30-5:00 (choose a single day or all 3!)

$90 for full session, $35 single day

An illustrated picture book will be explored each week along with a related process art activity. Music and movement will be added as time allows. Explore, discover, and create!

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Spring Session 2: Animated movies and characters

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June Mini-Session: TBD

Creative Writing & Illustration 1&2

(Combined class) 

2nd-6th grade

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Tuesdays 4:00 -5:00

$25 single day

Spring Session 2: Illustrations and creative writing inspired by your favorite animated movies and comic/cartoon characters.

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Write about your projects using creative writing techniques in genres such as poetry, reflections, diary entries, letters, and personal narratives.

Creative Construction 

3rd-6th grade

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DATES TBA - check back soon!

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​Let your imagination soar as you create your very own world for kings & queens, knights & nobles! Or maybe you'll design a dragon's lair or the castle's dungeon - you decide!

Students will learn techniques for cutting and connecting cardboard to create a castle they have designed themselves. Found items will be repurposed for use in these unique creations which will be painted and decorated after construction.

Becoming a Working Actor

Age 14 & up

Guardian must be present for those under 18

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Single day seminar

POSTPONED​

New date TBD

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$60 for adults (18+)

$100 for teen (14-17) + guardian

$40 each additional teen (14-17)

Single Day Seminar for teens & adults

With guest instructor, Arthur Hiou

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-What does it take to get called for an audition?

-What can you expect once you are there?

-How to prepare to increase your chances of getting cast.

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Arthur shares what he has learned over his many years of experience in the local acting scene on stage and screen!