Welcome to artSPARK!
Sparking Imaginations and Making YOUR Ideas Happen since 2016!
Co-founded in 2016 by school art teachers, Andrea Rollins and Michele Hardesty, artSPARK is a TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior) inspired studio, providing a unique art making space offering art + sewing classes, camps, parties, and workshops for toddlers-teens to explore ideas, techniques, and processes in Littleton, CO.
We strive to create a community of learners that values authentic creativity, and an inviting, non-judgmental environment. We provide a choice-based and process-based art program that focuses on teaching to think and work like an artist to make YOUR ideas happen. It is our goal to connect with all ages in creative exploration no matter what art experience you may have. We know that everybody has a natural, innate need to create in some way. It is part of the human experience.
We have some exciting and transformative news to share regarding an important development at artSPARK Creative Studio. As of April 12, 2024, our co-founders and co-owners, Michele and Andrea, are moving on from the business after a successful 8 years!
Heather Pridemore and Nate Breece, a wife and husband team, are the new owners of artSPARK Creative Studio. Please welcome them next time you are in the studio and click the button below to learn more!
Michele and Andrea will continue to be actively involved in the business for the next month and will be available to the company in a consulting role beyond that, as they both take some time to be with their families and pursue what is next. Collectively, our focus will remain on delivering outstanding art classes, camps and parties, and maintaining the excellent reputation of artSPARK Creative Studio.
We want to assure you that the majority of existing employees will remain with the company, ensuring continuity in all offerings, so you may be provided with the exceptional standards of service and quality you have come to know. We are all committed to working together for a smooth and positive transition.
We value the trust and support you have placed in artSPARK and want to THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for being a huge part of why artSPARK is still here and successful today. We look forward to being able to continue to serve you in the future under Heather and Nate's leadership, and are hopeful that this creative studio will grow in ways we could only imagine.
artSPARK was built out of a need to provide the community with an alternative to other mainstream art studios. We teach how to think, not what to think; how to make, not what to make. It is a place for everyone to find their creative SPARK! No matter your age, ability, race, gender, sexual orientation, or experience, this is truly a place to grow, learn, share, and allow your soul to shine a little brighter. We treat each student as a unique individual and believe that kindness, patience, and mindfulness set the foundation for the best learning. Just Be Kind.
IMAGINATION. INSPIRATION. IDEAS. PROCESS. PLAY. CHOICES. INNOVATION. COLLABORATION. SELF-EXPRESSION. CRITICAL THINKING. COMMUNICATION. RISK TAKING. PROBLEM SOLVING.
The world needs more creative minds
Come Think and Work Like an Artist with Us
EXCITING UPDATE!
May 2023
You will now see a new look and system here to create an account and manage your enrollments. If you haven’t logged in since May 2023, click the red button to create a new account.
SUMMER CAMP 2024
View details and ENROLL NOW!
Few spots left! Click the link to view details and see what spots are left, or get on a waitlist.
Due to continued popularity of our camps and how our offerings have evolved, we have made the difficult decision to discontinue summer camps for PreK/K.
Summer Camps will only be offered to those going into 1st-8th grade next Fall. If your 8th grader just finished and will still benefit from another summer with us, we are happy to have them.
photo credit: Erin Gilroy
JOIN OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY
Start today to boost self-esteem and raise creative thinkers with 21st century skills.
Hours vary based on scheduled offerings. It is best to enroll online as we cannot guarantee space for drop-ins, and many offerings are not available for drop-ins.
Not sure where to start?
Open Studio (all ages) is offered every weekend on a Saturday or a Sunday morning and a great way to check out the studio.
Other one-time commitments: Drop off for a weekend Kids Art Nite or Little Kids Art Nite, or join a Seasonal Workshop!
photo credit: Blomquist Photography
💖 THANK YOU 💖
We would like to thank all of our families that have joined the artSPARK community. We wouldn’t be here today without you!
We are so grateful and would appreciate you writing a quick review to spread the word to others. Reviews not only put a smile on our faces and help grow our community, but give others a real and different perspective about what makes this studio a special place.
Do you have a memorable experience or quote from your child about why they love us? Is there something about our approach to art or our staff that you want to praise? What is it about our space and our studio that makes you want to come back?
Go to Google, or Facebook and share what you love. Or, email us directly at info@artsparkcreative.com.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING…
“I just wanted to write you an email and let you know what an amazing time Clara and the entire party had! Erin and Molly were so wonderful, it was absolutely perfect! Thank you so much to the artSpark staff for making Clara’s 5th birthday so special.”
“This place was amazing. The little one’s and one’s self can make so many different art projects. One of the coolest places we’ve been too. The price is most definitely right. Thanks so much to Emma for being so accommodating. Definitely we will be back!!! 25 stars”
“Thanks for two weeks of awesome camps! My daughter is already asking to come back next summer!”
“Had my daughters bday party at artSPARK. They did a wonderful job. We had ages from 2 to 6 and all the kids enjoyed themselves. They were so nice, helpful and organized. Easiest party to host! THANK YOU!!!!!”
“You will not be disappointed with a class at Art Spark! My daughters have both recently taken a class. My middle schooler took a drawing and painting class and loved it! She said that everyone was so supportive or her ideas and drawings and it made her feel so good! My 10 year old took a crochet/embroidery/weaving class and now embroideries on everything! Instructors for both classes were outstanding!”
““Their philosophy on art education is so important! We need more kids to learn to think like artists, not just copy what another artist has done.” ”
“This place is truly amazing! The instructors love what they do, they are so patient with the kids, and they will do whatever they can to help a young artist bring her vision to life. I love how they collect household objects that would normally end up in the recycling or trash for kids to create works of art. I can’t recommend artSPARK enough!”
“My son often talks about how he wishes he could go to artSPARK more (and made me organize our art supplies for a mini “artSPARK” set up in our basement! LOL), but I much prefer going there so I don’t have to clean! I also think that having artSPARK has allowed him to love art and think of himself as an artist, so that when he does canned projects at school, he’s like, “ya, I don’t like that. That’s not art.” ”
“My three children love this place!! My 4 year old loves the open studio and my 8 and 10 year olds love the art classes and camps. My 10 year old was so excited everyday after camp that should couldn’t wait to go back. Such a wonderful place for children to explore their creative side.”
“I just picked my girls (8 and 6 yrs old) from their first camp at artSPARK. They loved it and were asking to go again before we were even in the car. They did several projects and learned new techniques - their favorite new thing was using a glue gun. The co-owner Michele, who is a former school art teacher taught the entire class (i.e. they got instruction from a very experienced and knowledgeable leader). My 8 yr old was also excited to have made a new friend with one of the other campers. We’ve already purchased and signed up for several future camps.”
“My kids LOVED art camp today, and opened up their own art studio in our living room, complete with a tour of all the stations and complimentary art lesson. Thank you artSPARK for providing this unique experience!”