Explore the fundamentals of printing while learning to build strong compositions through repetition and variation. Students will experiment with color layering and texture to create dynamic, editioned works of art.

Work with charcoal, graphite, and ink pens to deepen your understanding of drawing from life and imagination. Refine your technique, strengthen composition, and discover new expressive approaches to mark-making.

Create your own tiny world using a cookie box as the base for a house or hideaway! Add dimension with papier-mâché, paint, and clay to bring your miniature scene to life. Perfect for imaginative elementary artists who love detail and design.

Students explore visual storytelling through the creation of comics! They develop characters, panels, and narrative flow while learning composition, gesture, and expression.

Drop in for unstructured artmaking time with access to studio materials. No instruction, just inspiration.

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, and plenty of hands-on creativity.

Discover the beauty of math in art! Students explore geometry, symmetry, and pattern through painting, drawing, and collage—learning to blend creativity with logic.

Enjoy an evening out while your young artist dives into three hours of creative fun! Drop off your child at Emma’s Art Studio (4931 Cordell Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814) for art projects, games, and imaginative play — held on the last Saturday of each month.

While your child creates, you can unwind and enjoy one of Bethesda’s many great restaurants — all just a short walk away:

Gringos & Mariachis – A lively spot for tacos, tequila, and margaritas.

Bethesda Tavern & Beer Garden – Cozy and casual, with great pub fare and local drafts.

Ruta Ukrainian Restaurant – A warm, inviting place serving authentic Ukrainian comfort food.

Mussel Bar & Grille Bethesda – Belgian-inspired classics, wood-fired pizzas, and great cocktails.

Take time for yourself — we’ll take care of the fun!