Creative Art Place

Art classes, camps and parties in Chattanooga

A happy place to make art. For kids and grown-ups alike.

Creative Art Place is our colorful little studio on East Brainerd Road, where children, homeschoolers and grown-ups explore their creativity, learn something new, make a little mess and discover what they're capable of.

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I made that!

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What brings you to the studio?

Two young artists painting bright patterns at a studio table

Art classes

Weekly classes for kids, homeschoolers and grown-ups, with every supply provided.

Book a $30 trial class

From $120 a month
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Art camps

Four days of making over summer, spring break and fall break. Mornings, afternoons or all day.

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$175 a camp
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Birthday parties

Every party starts with a custom art project designed around the birthday child. We set up and we clean up.

Plan your party

From $400
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Weekly classes

A class for every artist

Come for the art, stay for the people. Every class has a teacher who loves this as much as you do, and every supply is on us.

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Kids

One hour a week, all year. Most of our artists are 5 to 12, and they learn real technique while having a great time.

$120 a month
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Homeschool

Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. Real art education, and time to create with other homeschoolers.

$120 a month
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Grown-ups

No experience necessary. A fun, relaxed place to learn something new and enjoy a little creative time for yourself.

$135 a month
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Looking for something else? We also have painting classes, drawing classes, teen classes, preschool process art, private lessons, Kids Night Out and holiday workshops.

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The moment I teach for

That look when they realize I made that

One of my favorite moments as a teacher is seeing the look on someone's face when they suddenly realize, "I made that!"

It doesn't matter whether they're six or sixty-six. That little spark of pride and discovery is something pretty wonderful.

I've always believed that mistakes are often possibilities in disguise. Sometimes the moment you're most frustrated is the moment just before the magic happens.

And getting to share those moments with our students? That's why I love what we do.

Jennifer Strickler, founder

Find your class

This week at the studio

Find a class time that fits

Every class is an hour a week unless we say otherwise, and your first studio class is $30. Kids and homeschool classes are $120 a month, grown-up classes are $135 a month.

Monday

6:00 to 7:00 pm
Kids art class
Courtney Hughes · Most artists 5 to 12
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Tuesday

11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Homeschool art class
Alannah Nolan · Homeschool families
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12:00 to 2:00 pm
Creative Crafternoons
Alannah Nolan · Grown-ups
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5:00 to 6:00 pm
Kids art class
Courtney Hughes · Most artists 5 to 12
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Wednesday

5:30 to 6:30 pm
Kids art class
Courtney Hughes · Most artists 5 to 12
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Thursday

10:00 to 11:00 am
Creative Mornings
Alannah Nolan · Grown-ups
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6:00 to 7:00 pm
Kids art class
Alannah Nolan · Most artists 5 to 12
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Saturday

10:00 to 11:00 am
Kids art class
Alannah Nolan · Most artists 5 to 12
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Jennifer Strickler, founder of Creative Art Place

A note from Jennifer

It started with a school that had no art

In 2005, my own children attended a school that had no visual arts program. I believed every child deserved the opportunity to discover the joy of creating, so I decided to do something about it.

I started an art program at one school. Then another. And another. Before long, we were bringing art to children at 14 schools across Chattanooga.

Today, Creative Art Place is our colorful little studio on East Brainerd Road, where children, homeschoolers, and grown-ups can explore their creativity, learn something new, make a little mess, and discover what they're capable of.

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What families say

“I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the Children's Art Place. What began as an after school program at my children's elementary school quickly became a place where I felt comfortable sending my kids to camp and kids night out.

After several years of participating in all that Children's Art Place has to offer, Ms. Courtney has become like family, not just a teacher to my kids. She has built up their confidence while exposing them to new kinds of art and techniques and artists they wouldn't otherwise know.

When I leave my children at the studio, I know they are well cared for, I know they will learn something, and I know they will have fun! That's rare to find and hard to beat!”

Ashley
Mom of two artists, 13 and 8

“Our kids have done the after-school program and the summer camps at Creative Art Place, and both have been wonderful! Jennifer, Courtney, and the rest of the staff provide a warm and nurturing environment where students can use their hands and hearts to create whatever their imaginations can dream up!”

A Creative Art Place parent
After-school program and summer camps

“I've had the absolute pleasure of throwing my daughter a birthday party she wanted (I certainly did not want any party lol). I struggle with anxiety and "being in charge" was not for me that day! Courtney went above and beyond to ensure that I, (and of course all the guests) we're happy and things ran smoothly.”

Scarlet K.
Birthday party mom

Sometimes we stop for a dance break

Transcript

It's always a good time at Creative Art Place. When we're not creating and making fabulous art, we sometimes stop for a dance break! Come join us!

Where our families come from

Right on East Brainerd Road

Our families drive in from Ooltewah, East Brainerd, Collegedale, East Ridge, Ringgold, GA, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA, Hixson, Chattanooga and Cleveland.

The studio is in Suite #16 at 8115 East Brainerd Road. We run on classes and appointments, so book a time before you visit and we'll make sure the door is open for you.

Come make something

Try a studio class for $30, or book a free 10-minute call and tell us what you'd love to make.

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