Wellesley’s creative home for all ages since 2000 · Open 7 days, 10am–6pm
Workshops · School days off · Flexible drop-off

A day of making.
A whole lot of fun.

Creative classes, workshops and drop-off time for younger and older kids. Workshops welcome ages 4–12 (potty trained), and flexible drop-off is for ages 5+. Choose a half-day workshop (9am–12pm or 1pm–4pm), a full day (9am–4pm), or flexible drop-off time that fits your family.

Illustrative scene of happy children painting together and showing a colorful dinosaur
School days off · 2026–2027

No School Drop-Off Dates

School is out? Drop the kids off for painting, crafts, games and creative fun.

Morning: 9am–12pm · Afternoon: 1pm–4pm · Full day: 9am–4pm

Need more time? Add additional hours to your No School Workshop anytime between 9am and 4pm.

Planned dates below. Choose a date to check available sessions, current program details and registration.

No School Drop-Off

Choose a morning half day (9am–12pm), afternoon half day (1pm–4pm), or full day (9am–4pm). Painting, crafts and games for ages 4–12, potty trained. Check your date for availability.

Need more time? Add additional hours to your No School Workshop anytime between 9am and 4pm.

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Art Explorers Class

Wednesdays · 12:15–1:45pm · Ages 5–10

A new creative adventure each week with painting, clay, pottery, drawing and collage. Supplies included. Come for one class or register for four to receive a discount.

Need a longer afternoon? Add an extra hour after class.

Register for Art Explorers

Flexible drop-off

For ages 5+. Pick a shorter or longer creative session on the day and time that works for you. Kids can come solo or with friends.

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Weekly classes · School days off · 2026–2027

Weekly class calendar

Half-day and full-day workshops are available on no-school days. Choose 9am–12pm, 1pm–4pm or 9am–4pm. Check your selected date for availability and booking.

Art Explorers · Every Wednesday

Ages 5–10 · 12:15–1:45pm · Rolling enrollment

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A little flexibility for your day

Creative time for them.
A little time for you.

Flexible drop-off is for ages 5+. Choose your duration, date and time in the booking calendar.

A shorter creative break

1.5 or 2.5 hours of projects and games, with guidance from our studio team.

Book a shorter drop-off

More time to make

3–6 hours of crafting, painting, games and creativity. Choose the time that works for your day.

Book a longer drop-off

Want to stay and create together?

Book a table in our main studio. Table reservations are for families and friends staying to paint.

Creative days with friends

Children gathered around painting tables at The Painting Place
Room to create, laugh and spend time together.
Children making colorful projects together at The Painting Place
Hands-on fun with our studio team.