UPDATE: 3/18/24

spring SCHEDULE

ONE-TO-ONE HOURLY CLASSES (9:00 am - 4:00 PM)

FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS*

We all are experiencing the fun and joy at the Friday Group Classes for adults! The group is vey friendly and welcoming to new studentsas they are bonding with each other and enjoying their new skills.

FRIDAY GROUP CLASSES: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Adults with special needs are very dear to us and we love bringing them into the world of art and help bring out their inner creativity!

We have made this our mission and priority to continue providing enrichment and enjoyment to this group of adults who have experienced extremely limited options for socializing and interaction as well as educational opportunities during the pandemic, now approaching 3 years.

My staff and I take pride in our ability to provide excellent instruction in a non-competitive, nurturing, and fun atmosphere. Our goal is to encourage individuality and creativity for all our students regardless of their abilities. Our teachers are also moms that teach from their hearts, filled with kindness, patience and true understanding.

Like music and dance, we appreciate the many benefits of art education, viewing it as a cultural necessity and huge part of our humanity, as well as a means of expression. For those who are unable to use words it is a valuable tool for communication and pleasure. Located in the historic Hobert House in Marlboro for 19 years, we have enjoyed providing our camps, classes, and parties for all ages and occasions.

During the past 13 years, we found ourselves organically growing towards other directions and services, especially for children and adults with special needs. We welcome students with: ADHD, autism (including non-verbal), Down syndrome, dyslexia, hearing loss, visual perceptual and motor deficits, and other physical limitations.

We are easily accessible and ADA compliant

wheelchair accessible outside & REstroom

It’s our pleasure to help and inspire them to find success and enjoyment in creativity WORKING in many accomodating mediums. our projects include arts &crafts as well as drawiNg and pAINTING. WE WILL ALSO INCLUDE GUIDANCE IN HOW TO HOLD AND USE SUPPLIES EFFICIENTY TO PRODUCE BETTER RESULTS.

wE ALSO OFFER HANDWRITING AND SPELLING ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WHO ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE AND IMPROVEMENT in thier skills.

Below are some of our wonderful artworks and/or talented adult students who love coming to our studio for their weekly classes. We love developing individualized programs to suit and inspire them and increase their self esteem!

We offer a great variety of projects to suit our students’ interests and abilities in our one on one classes. We know how to make learning fun and enjoyable while building self esteem and confidence!

Art can be extremely therapeutic for strengthening fingers and hands, enhance hand-eye coordination, attention to details, patience through step-by-step processes, and more. We often receive comments from parents so happy to be noticing an improvement in handwriting and neatness in homework. Most importantly, we make art classes a very positive experience which helps increase confidence and self-esteem.

We have been able to connect with the disconnected for all ages through art, whether it’s drawing, painting, working with mosaics, clay, or paper collage. Colors, textures, and shapes can be very inviting to most and can also be a joyful experience for the elderly, even when impaired, leading to a sense of accomplishment. As teachers, there’s nothing we cherish more than the look of pride on a student’s face, regardless of age or abilities.

Please feel free to call us if you are interested in any of our services. It will be our pleasure to assist in helping another student enjoy the world of art!

Most of our adults with developmental disabilities connect with various agency providers where they are able to access personalized and self-directed services.

Our services for adults are funded through New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)

We are proud to be certified providers participating in this and other programs for the past 12 years.