TAYLOR CHILDS STUDIO
YOUNG MAKERS studio
Art, Fiber + Creative Exploration for Kids
Taylor Childs Studio centers therapy informed, community centered art education as a way to support creativity, self expression, and connection in Detroit. Through hands on workshops in fiber, fashion, painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, and mixed media, the studio creates welcoming spaces where Detroiters can explore their creativity while using art as a tool for reflection, storytelling, and personal expression.
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TCS FREE THANKSGIVING ART CLASSES
Be one of the first students to experience the Taylor Childs Studio classroom.
Join us in November for free community art workshops celebrating creativity, gratitude, family, and the stories that make us who we are.
Young artists can explore materials, experiment with new ideas, and create something meaningful in a welcoming studio environment.
Free registration is required, and space is limited.
Taylor Childs Studio at Hastings Market, 2795 E Grand Blvd Detroit MI
Stay tuned for workshop dates and registration details! Want more? Sign up for our Founding student classes on special for $80.
Little Hands, Big Gratitude — Kids
Art & Makers Lab: Creative Reset — Adults
Fiber, Family & Memory — Kids
FREE
Little Hands, Big Gratitude
Saturday, November 7 · 12:30–2:00 PM
Project: Gratitude paintings and mixed-media collages.
Kids explore color, drawing, and collage to create artwork inspired by the people, places, and things they appreciate.
Suggested ages: 5–12
FREE
Fiber, Family & Memory
Saturday, November 21 · 12:30–2:00 PM
Project: A personal fiber art collage.
Kids use fabric scraps, yarn, textures, and simple stitching or gluing techniques to make artwork inspired by family, memories, and the things they carry with them.
FREE
FOUNDERS SERIES SPECIAL
Sculpture Studio
$80| 2 Hours | Ages 6–12
IMAGINE IT. BUILD IT. CREATE IT.
Build it. Shape it. Make it move!
In this playful introduction to sculpture, young artists will explore three dimensional art using a variety of materials. Students will learn how to build, balance, shape, connect, and transform materials into their own original sculptures.
From abstract forms to imaginative creatures and objects, this class gives kids the freedom to think beyond the flat page and create art they can see from every angle.
Students will explore:
• Shape and form
• Building and construction
• Texture and surface
• Balance and structure
• Creative problem solving
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $80
Ages: 6–12
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Kids Founding Student Series · Detroit, Michigan
$80 Founding Student Rate
4-week series
Class details
Program: Kids Founding Student Series
Class: Paint , Draw ,Create
Length: 4 weeks, 2 hours per week
Price: $80 introductory Founding Student Rate
Materials: Included
Location: Taylor Childs Studio at Hastings Market, inside Next Up 313, Detroit
Saturdays, 12:30–2:30 PM; evening options of 6:00–8:30 PM were also being considered. The final schedule is still being determined due to participant availability.
FOUNDERS SERIES SPECIAL
Little Fiber Artist
$80 | 2 Hours | Ages 6–12
Let’s make something with our hands!
In this playful introduction to fiber art, young artists will explore fabric, texture, color, pattern, and embellishment through hands-on making. Students will experiment with fabric scraps, yarn, beads, buttons, and other materials to create their own unique textile artwork.
The class encourages creativity, experimentation, and storytelling while introducing children to basic fiber art techniques in a fun and supportive environment.
No previous art or sewing experience is required. All materials are provided.
Students will explore:
• Cutting, layering, and arranging fabric
• Basic hand stitching and fiber techniques
• Texture, pattern, and color
• Embellishment with beads, buttons, yarn, and other materials
• Using art to tell a personal story
Duration: 2 hours
Cost: $80
Ages: 6–12
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“Rooted in Taylor Childs’ practice as an artist, educator, and community centered creative, Taylor Childs Studio views art education as more than skill building. It is an opportunity to build confidence, process experiences, preserve stories, and create meaningful connections with ourselves and our communities.”
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