Sometimes you just need to make something with your hands and not overthink it. In this relaxed, low-stakes workshop we’ll design and silk-screen bold, graphic imagery onto canvas tote bags. Choose from pre-made designs or create your own simple motif, then pull your own prints using professional screens and fabric ink. Expect a satisfying process, inky hands, and a functional finished piece. (Ages 16+)

Start your morning with art, stories, and creative play! Each session begins with a short story to spark imagination, followed by a simple, guided art activity designed for toddlers and preschoolers to complete with their caregivers. Afterward, children explore a variety of open-ended art and sensory materials that invite experimentation, discovery, and joyful mess-making. Caregivers stay and create alongside their children, making each class a meaningful shared experience that encourages curiosity and creativity. 

(18 months - 5 years old)

Join Emma Stevenson Cowan for a relaxed and inspiring Open Studio experience at Emma’s Art Studio in downtown Bethesda. This is your time to slow down, explore, and create in a welcoming, thoughtfully designed space.

A curated selection of high-quality materials will be available, including acrylic paints, watercolors, and collage supplies. Whether you’re continuing a personal project or starting something new, Emma will be there to offer guidance, encouragement, and artistic insight as needed—without the pressure of a structured class.

Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this open-format session invites you to make art at your own pace in a calm, creative community setting.

Come make art, experiment, and reconnect with your creative practice. Ages 16+

Looking for a fun and inspiring way to spend a day off from school? Join this full-day art camp where students explore drawing, painting, and sculpture. Each camp features new projects, outdoor time at our local park (weather-permitting), and plenty of hands-on creativity. (Ages 5-11)

Learn the ancient Japanese art of floating ink on water to create stunning marbled papers. Create decorative sheets that can later be used for cards, book covers, or more.

Ages 5-11

Tuition includes 1 Adult + 1 Child

Discover the art of Iris Paper Folding in this hands-on workshop with guest instructor, Nicole Gauvin. You'll learn how simple strips of paper can be folded, layered, and arranged to create a beautiful three-dimensional spiral design. Put your new skills to use by creating a seasonal greeting card to celebrate the autumn months - choose from a September apple, October pumpkin, or November leaf design. (Ages 9-12)

Learn the ancient Japanese art of suminagashi - floating ink on water to create stunning marbled papers. Create multiple decorative sheets that can later be used for cards, book covers, or more, as well as a small wooden picture frame keepsake.

Sculpt small decorative magnets using simple shapes and texture tools. Pieces not baked in class will be available to pick up at the studio throughout the following week.

Ages 6-12

Tuition includes 1 Adult + 1 Child