Water Street Studios School of Art

Water Street Studios School of Art offers classes, workshops, and community outreach for ages 7 and up. Its curriculum includes drawing, painting, and ceramics.

Programs

• Water Street Studios School of Art — Classes for ages 7 + · High-quality art education through classes, workshops, and community outreach; curriculum spans drawing, painting, and ceramics.

At a glance

• Ages: 7–18 years old
• General schedule: High-quality art education through classes, workshops, and community outreach initiatives.
• Facility hours: Friday – Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

About the provider

Water Street Studios was founded in 2009, and the organization began as a shared vision in 2007. Its mission is to advance the creation and appreciation of the arts by supporting artists, patrons, students, and surrounding communities through exhibitions, education, public art, and creative initiatives. It also works with local funding organizations to secure grants that make art sessions for children, teens, and families possible through outreach partnerships.

What families say

“Water Street is such a unique, inclusive place for artists and for our community. Take a class, come to our 2nd Friday Art Openings each month, purchase art from one of our Resident Artists - you will immediately feel the benefits of immersing in the Arts through WSS! Art is life, embrace it!” — Kimberly Luthin, VP Board of Directors

“I've been a resident artist since 2016 and I've enjoyed the collaborative community of talented Water Street Studio artists. The mutually supportive give and take of studio artist interaction has made me a better artist and I've been provided learning and exhibition opportunities available nowhere else.” — David Wensel, Director, Resident Artist, Gallery Committee, Collective Member

“My children LOVE the School of Art. They've taken a variety of classes with amazing instructors. Water Street Studios has given them the opportunity to explore ceramics, painting, textiles and even learn the art of physics at a satellite class at Fermi Lab! My husband & I are so thankful to have WSS in our community!” — Bonnie Baumgartner, Secretary Board of Directors

Last updated August 25, 2026.