Children's Art Studio Richmond

Children's Art Studio Richmond The Children's Art Studio Richmond is dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic expression in children, ages 2-5 years.

Our arts-based classes help children develop fine motor skills, explore art techniques, and build confidence in self-expression.

08/14/2026

What happens when you give young artists 16 feet of blank canvas? 🎨✨

We set out stencils, foam rollers, and paintbrushes, expecting individual creations along the table. But process art always holds wonderful surprises—slowly, the children started extending their brushstrokes, bridging their shapes, and connecting their lines together.

By the end of the session, separate artworks grew into one vibrant, shared masterpiece! Collaborative art teaches patience, spatial awareness, and community connection—one stroke at a time. 💛

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08/07/2026

Mono-printing magic! 🎨✨

Our young artists explored texture and printmaking using Presto Foam sheets. We drew designs, used forks to create scratch textures, and rolled vibrant tempera paint for fast-drying, high-contrast prints!

One of my favorite moments was watching a student get creative and design a custom border around her artwork using her paint roller. Process-based art at its finest! 💛

What’s your favorite tool to use for texture in the studio? Let us know below! 👇

08/01/2026

Glowing smiles and creative minds! ✨🏮

Last week in the studio, our artists created their very own Wonder Lanterns. From assembling and painting to seeing their pieces glow, our studio was full of light, joy, and imagination. 🎨💡

Check out the process and the beautiful creations! Which pattern or color stands out to you? Let us know in the comments below! 👇

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07/21/2026

Space impacts how we feel, how we regulate, and how safe our children feel exploring their world. 💛

Our practice is rooted in trauma-informed design—intentionally shaping the environment to promote emotional safety and reduce sensory overload. On day one, little Sarah (featured here!) felt overwhelmed by the room's chaotic energy. Now, she found comfort on our cozy sofa, where she safely created and proudly finished her styrofoam sculpture. 🎨

Her experience drove this weekend’s transformation! Watch the video to see the new layout in action. By creating a central table island, removing an extra bookcase, and bringing out our studio’s favorite sensory wobble cushions, we doubled the floor space. 🚀

The shift in energy was immediate. The workflow became seamless, and families relaxed into a spacious, calm, and collaborative atmosphere.

Huge thanks to Melissa Tabique and to the team at for supporting a space we can actively evolve to best serve our young artists. We are so proud to design environments where every child feels safe to create!

07/18/2026

🎨✨️ Big wins from our Trauma-Informed Pilot!✨️🎨

We just wrapped our 6-week pilot with Early Childhood Mental Health Program (ECMHP), and the results are officially in! By focusing on the creative process instead of the final product, we saw incredible emotional breakthroughs:

🏆 100% Parent Approved! Every single family recommended our class to a friend.

🎖 92% Confidence Boost! Parents reported a massive surge in their child's creative confidence.

A huge heartfelt thank you to our brilliant consultant clinician, Samantha Watson-Alvarado and our partners at First 5.

Back on track this Saturday!
Because we mean what we say when it comes to protecting this environment, we are adjusting our structure this weekend to ensure every child feels safe and seen.

○ Strict 10-family cap (with child watch available for siblings)
○ New room layout to give our children wide-open space to move and create!

We are so excited to get messy this Saturday with our signature Styrofoam Sculpture project.

06/21/2026

Here is 60 seconds of pure magic!✨️🎨 Check out some of our favorite moments of our May/June workshops.

We safely piloted our trauma-informed curriculum with this group, and the emotional breakthroughs and creative focus were an astounding success.❤️

A massive thank you to our incredible collaborators, Samantha Watson-Alvarado and the Early Childhood Mental Health Program, and our wonderful hosts at First 5 Vallejo and West County. We couldn't do this deeply heart-work without you!🙏🙌

SEE YOU NEXT SESSION!





06/20/2026

🎨 The Summer Intensive Lab is here! Join our interactive art workshops for children ages 2-5 years West County First 5 Center. Spots are limited. 🌻

📍 In partnership with West County First 5
➡️ Tap link in BIO or call 510-232-5650 to register.

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🎨 ¡Llegó el Laboratorio Intensivo de Verano para niños edades 2-5 años! Únete a nuestros talleres semenales en San Pablo.✨️

📍 En colaboración con West County First 5
➡️ Toca el enlace en BIO o llama al 510-232-5650 para inscribete.





06/14/2026

From raw chalk to masterpiece!

In week 4, our young artists took a deep dive into the chemistry of art-making! Instead of just opening a paint bottle, they built their practice from the ground up.

Using a 'molcajete' (Spanish for mortar and pestle) they ground down soft pastels into pure pigment to mix their very own custom blends.

They experimented with different art techniques with bristle brushes and scrapers to create multilayered works on paper.

Watching them discover that they can create their own mediums through movement, touch, and curiosity is exactly why we focus on process-based art.

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¡Desde la tiza en bruto hasta una obra maestra!

En la cuarta semana, nuestros jóvenes artistas se adentraron a fondo en la química de la creación artística. En lugar de limitarse a abrir un bote de pintura, construyeron su práctica desde cero.

Utilizando un molcajete (mortero de piedra), trituraron pasteles blandos hasta convertirlos en pigmento puro para crear sus propias mezclas personalizadas.

Experimentaron con diversas técnicas artísticas, empleando pinceles de cerdas y espátulas para elaborar obras con múltiples capas sobre papel.

Verlos descubrir que pueden crear sus propios medios a través del movimiento, el tacto y la curiosidad es precisamente la razón por la que nos centramos en el arte basado en el proceso.


06/14/2026

From raw chalk to masterpiece.

06/13/2026

Art begins before words✨️ Please welcome our second Resident Artist, Xinchen Li!

Last Saturday, our studio was filled with incredible magic and joy as we welcomed the sculptor, metalsmith, and educator Xinchen Li (Xinchen Li)!

Xinchen's extraordinary practice spans jewelry, installation, and material exploration.

Her approach to teaching captures exactly what we believe here at the Studio: Xinchen shared:

"What excites me most is watching young artists begin with the rawness of materials: grinding, mixing, painting, and experimenting with texture. Their instinctive, embodied way of making reminds me that art begins before words...."

We are so deeply honored to have Xinchen share her brilliance with us this summer.

You will see more of her work featured alongside our young artists' work in Juntos Creamos, our annual children's art exhibition at the Richmond Museum of History & Culture on October 17th.

About the Artist: Born in China and trained in metalsmithing and studio art, Xinchen's larger sculptural works explore themes of memory, migration, and home. Since 2024, she has been a dedicated youth art educator, encouraging students to discover the world around them through hands-on, playful artistic discovery.

Explore more of her work and follow Xinchen Li.

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Richmond, CA
94801, 94802, 94804, 94805, 94807, 94808, 94850

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