Work of Heart offers a range of creative art programs for children of all ages — from in-studio classes to school-based residencies and homeschool co-ops. Whether your child is picking up a paintbrush for the first time or deepening an existing love of art, there's a place for them here.

  • Pre-K, Toddler, Workshops & Open Studio

    Work of Heart's in-studio programs are designed for our youngest artists and creative explorers. Classes are hands-on, imaginative, and rooted in process-based art — prioritizing curiosity over perfection.

    What's offered:

    • Toddler & Pre-K Classes – Age-appropriate creative sessions for little ones, encouraging sensory exploration, self-expression, and fine motor development

    • Creative Workshops – Themed art workshops open to a variety of ages; perfect for drop-in or short-term creative experiences

    • Open Studio – Unstructured studio time for independent creative exploration; ideal for young artists who want to make at their own pace

  • On-Site School Programs

    Work of Heart partners directly with local schools to bring quality visual arts instruction into the after-school hours — right on campus. Unlike a one-time event, these are ongoing weekly residencies that run across the school year, giving students consistent, cumulative art experiences.

    Each residency runs approximately 5–6 weeks per session, with roughly 5 sessions per school year, held once a week after school.

    Work of Heart currently holds active residencies at:

    • St. John of the Cross (3 years running)

    • St. Daniel the Prophet (2 years running)

    We are actively seeking new school partners for the upcoming school year. If you're a school administrator or parent interested in bringing Work of Heart to your campus, [contact us here].

  • Work of Heart Studios is collaborating with Anchor Homeschool Co-op, located south of Chicago near the Lemont/Homer Glen Area. I will be teaching Early Elementary Art on Tuesdays from 9:30–12:15 for classes. The Fall session runs September 1 – November 10. (No class on October 13). Anchor is a Christian homeschool co-op where families do life together, and children thrive in structured, teacher-led classrooms one day each week.

    Families gather on Tuesdays for a full morning of classes, community, and shared meals. Kids learn in teacher-led classrooms while parents connect, volunteer, and support one another. Click here for more information or to join the Anchor Homeschool Co-op.

  • Recommended for Ages 5–11

    We now offer a 90-minute creators club during the day for K-5th grade HOMESCHOOL families. Each session runs once a week for 6 weeks. Participants will complete 1-3 projects. At the conclusion of the final session, we will host a mini art show celebrating the creations of each little artist. ****Attendance for all sessions is important because most projects are ongoing works in progress. If a class is missed, we try to accommodate catching up as best as we can!

    • Grades K-5th

    • Thursday

    • 9:30-10:45

    • 8-week session

    • $200 per child

    • September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 20, 27, November 3, 10

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