WE ART DIFFERENT.
WHY WE ART DIFFERENT.
At Heart Studio, we offer a tested method to nurture Art + Design skills among our students. Kim Piazza, the founder, has developed a curriculum influenced by her unique childhood experience taking after-school art classes. Thanks to this foundation, Kim and her sister Kelsey have achieved success as professional designers.
what we do.
Heart Studio is a passion project led by owner Kim Piazza, who transitioned from a career in corporate design to focus on her true passion—working with people. She finds greater fulfillment in witnessing others succeed through her teachings rather than through her own creative endeavors. Join us for weekly classes, targeted 1 or 2-day workshops, or plan a custom creative event with us.
At Heart Studio, we offer engaging classes designed to foster creativity and skill development. Our toddler classes, known as Create & Craft, aim to enhance fine motor skills and stimulate right-brain activity through explorations in color, shapes, and music.
Create & craft program, AGES 2-6
child program age 5-10
For children aged 5-10, our Weekly Project Classes feature a new theme each week, providing opportunities to explore a variety of artistic mediums. The classes begin with directed drawing exercises to build foundational skills, culminating in a final project that showcases their newfound abilities. Our studio fosters a collaborative environment where we conduct critiques to teach students how to discuss their work using art and design terminology.
child program age 10-18
For students aged 10-18, our curriculum consists of individual project briefs tailored to each student's pace of learning. Each project focuses on developing skills in drawing, painting, and design, utilizing mediums such as watercolor, colored pencils, and digital art interchangeably. Our exploration spans various artistic subjects including still life, animals, people, landscapes, and abstract concepts.
As students progress to advanced levels, we collaborate on self-directed projects to broaden their portfolio and skills.
adult program
Heart Studio specializes in classes and workshops tailored for adults. Whether it be our drawing class on Thursday mornings, our Art Exploration Club Tuesday nights or a Custom Workshop each are designed for adults of all skill levels. We welcome, complete beginners or a seasoned artist looking to refine your techniques, our program supports every adult!
At our studio or at your home! Typically, during the first part of the party, we greet the students, engage in a warm-up mini doodle session, and then proceed to the guided painting activity. The second half is dedicated to celebration, where you can enjoy the food you bring, and if time permits, we engage in an art game.
Birthday Parties
At Heart Studio, every member is valued, and we are committed to ensuring it's the most rewarding creative experience possible.
class highlights: claymation
Starts September 6th (for 7-weeks). Learn the basics of clay animation in this hands-on 8 week class with local filmmaker, and “Celebrity Deathmatch” animator Tim Smyth. Students will work in groups to come up with stories, and learn to make simple characters out of clay, and bring them to life, frame by frame, with Stop Motion Animation. The 8’th and final class will be a premier of the final films for friends, and family. No prior experience necessary. All materials, and equipment will be provided. While we will shoot the animation on computers, this is not computer animation, or CGI. As a note, Miss Tracy will also be assisting the students in their clay-mation development.
Fine print: You are required to enroll in this as a series and not class passes like our other classes. Sadly, no sibling rates apply due to limited seating.
"Every child is an artiST. the problem is to remain an artist once they grow UP.”
— Pablo Picasso