Art Classes, Clubs and Camps for Kids

Our Fun Friday Paint & Play classes are our Family-centered drop-in classes set aside so parents. grandparents or caregivers can spend some creative time with your preschooler and friends. Base pricing includes all supplies, materials, and instruction for 1 adult and one child.  Fun Fridays are a perfect way to preview our classes.

Our Upcoming Fun Friday Creative Adventures:

• Fri Aug 21 - 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM - Fancy Flamingos! - create a beautiful, fancy, feathered flamingo with us inspired by the story of Mrs. Fitz's Flamingos! 
• Fri Sept 4 - 10 AM - 12 AM - Wild About Art - Mixed Media Menagerie - Its National Wildlife Day! Come and create your favorite animal and afterwards take an (optional) nature walk on Lake Nockamixon. 
• Fri Sept 18 - 10 AM - 12 PM - Paint Like a Pirate - in celebration of "Talk Like a Pirate Day"! We will paint & plunder as we create pirate hats, treasure maps, treasure chests and dig for REAL pirate's treasure!
• Fri Oct 2 - 10 AM - 12 PM - Be-Leaf in Magic - A whimsical autumn celebration inspired by Lois Ehlert’s beloved book "Leaf Man". We will follow the wind, gather nature’s treasures, and create our own magical leaf characters. 
• Fri Oct 16: 10 - 11:30 AM - Whiskers & Whimsy: inspired by our feline friends on Global Cat Day, we'll create a yarn‑wrapped cat character using cardboard, yarn, and collage elements for a texture‑rich project full of festive, feline fun. 
• Fri Oct 30 - 10 AM - 12 PM - Not Too Spooky Slime Party - a fun, Hallo-ween-ish sensory celebration where kids mix, swirl, and decorate their own colorful slime creations. It’s festive, fun, and perfectly playful without the fright.
  

LOCATION: Inside St Matthew's Lutheran Church - 3668 Ridge Rd. - Perkasie PA 18944

*REGISTER HERE:  Fun Friday

Please feel free to reach out to Barbara with questions! create@theartoasis.net 

A 2-hour drop‑off experience where children explore materials, follow their own ideas, and design & create in a welcoming child-friendly, open‑ended studio environment. 

There are no assigned projects, no step‑by‑step instructions, and no pressure to make something “the right way.” Instead, kids move freely through the art room, choosing from thoughtfully curated materials, prompts and invitations designed to spark curiosity, confidence, and creative independence. Instructor guidance is available when needed/requested. In Room to Bloom, children will:

• experiment with paint, clay, collage, and mixed media
• discover new tools and techniques at their own pace
• follow their ideas from inspired spark to finished piece
• build creative resilience through process‑based making
• enjoy a warm, supportive studio designed for inspiration & exploration

This is a space for kids to bloom in their own way through creative discovery, and the joy of making.  PREVIEW CLASSES:  REGISTER HERE

Tues, Aug. 25, 11:30 - 1:30 PM

Thurs Aug. 27, 11:30 - 1:30 PM 

Sketch Lab™ is a drop-off guided drawing studio for early‑elementary artists ages 7 - 10, who love to create through drawing.

Students learn real drawing skills through simple, step‑by‑step instruction while exploring lines, colors, shapes, shading, texture, and imaginative designs that they love. Each class balances structure with creative freedom, helping kids build confidence and produce artwork they’re proud to share.

This 10‑week signature session includes a beautiful progression of projects, a final gallery walk, and a nurturing environment where every child can creatively shine. (You can also opt for our 6-week mini session.) Students can bring a snack and a water bottle. An art kit is included in this class. 

PREVIEW CLASS: Tues Aug 25 - 9:30 - 11 AM

*REGISTER HERE

The Signature Script Series is a confidence‑building cursive handwriting program where students age 7 - 10 learn fluid handwriting through mindful strokes, expressive letterforms, and creative practice. 

Each session blends technique with artistry, helping young writers develop beautiful, legible cursive script while discovering the joy of writing as an expressive art

PREVIEW CLASS:  REGISTER HERE

Fri Aug 28 - 9:30 - 11 AM

A Fun and creative after‑school program where young artists unwind, explore, and express themselves through hands‑on artmaking. Each session blends guided projects with open‑ended exploration, giving children space to experiment with color, texture, and materials while building confidence and artistic identity.

Children will:

• Create with paint, clay, collage, drawing, and mixed media
• Explore famous artists and fun techniques
• Build fine‑motor skills through meaningful art processes
• Practice problem‑solving, imagination, and creative decision‑making
• Work in a calm, supportive studio environment after a busy school day

We meet in a relaxed, inspiring space where kids can recharge, connect, and make beautiful things. Students can bring a snack and a water bottle. 

Fall DATES/TIME: (TBD) - *REGISTRATION OPENING SOON.

The program runs about a half-hour each episode, and the videos will be housed on their own platform that parents will log into, so your child cannot accidentally view inappropriate content on a public platform.. We use everyday supplies and various media that most families already have at home. New Episodes will drop once a week, with an occasional "Special Edition".

The program runs about a half-hour each episode, and the videos will be housed on their own platform that parents will log into, so your child cannot accidentally view inappropriate content on a public platform. This will be a  monthly subscription service, but you can get a free 7day preview right here starting August 10.

Contact us for information: create@theartoasis.net 

Barbara and Lauren lead Oasis Studios, where their mission is to simplify art, spark inspiration, and bring calm, color, and creativity to every age — creating welcoming spaces where individuals and communities can connect through art. 

Miss Lauren (L) is a preschool teacher, professional nanny and tutor with more than 10 years' experience and is finishing her degree at Kutztown for elementary ed. Ms Barb (R) is an author, mom to three adult children (plus a bonus adult child and has more than 25 years' experience as a recreational programming designer/coordinator.

Our creative enrichment programs provide a warm and supportive environment for both you and your child to bond, express your creativity, and explore our world together while strengthening their social skills, creativity, problem-solving, fine-motor, organizational, and language skills, self-expression and self-regulation skills, all while having fun! We can't wait to explore with you!