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After school art classes for kids and teens

Art classes for kids that run like a design studio. Four weekly classes for ages 6 to 18, October to June, taught by a working designer and her team. From $65 a class or $250 a month.

5 October 2026 to 10 June 2027 · opens the class list on Sawyer · try one class first, then enroll by the month

A woman in a denim apron helps a smiling girl paint a green moon design at a studio table
A girl in a studio apron shapes wet clay with both hands on a small tabletop pottery wheel at a white table
After school in Hingham
  • Ages 6 to 18
  • Weekly, October to June
  • 5 children to 1 teacher
  • From $65 a class

Rated 5.0 on Google

Small groups, real materials, the coolest projects.

Truly can’t say enough good things about their summer program. My daughter did a few drop in classes and always comes home with the coolest projects, so happy and wanting to return. 10/10.

Melissa S. Summer program

Top-notch in every way. So many fun projects to learn and express your creativity. The owner, Nandita, is so talented and makes every day special and unforgettable.

Carolina P. Studio regular

Nandita and her team were kind, high energy, helpful, fun, and great with the kiddos. The space itself was so fun and full of cool decor that made the party feel extra special.

Meghan C. Daughter’s birthday

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After school

Their idea. Their style.

Four classes, four days

Mondays

Mixed Media Collage

$325 for five sessions

4pm to 6pm · ages 7 to 18 · 5 October to 9 November 2026 · two age groups

Five weeks building one original mixed media collage, mounted and ready to hang, with a family celebration in the last half hour.

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Tuesdays

BE YOUR OWN DESIGNER™

$250 a month or $65 a class

3:30pm to 5:30pm · ages 6 to 12 · 13 October 2026 to 8 June 2027 · 35 classes

Little Makers (6 to 7) and Be Your Own Designer (8 to 12), each with their own teacher and studio. A new project or trend every two weeks.

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Wednesdays

Teen Studio: Art, Fashion and Design

$250 a month or $65 a class

4pm to 6pm · ages 13 to 17 · 7 October 2026 to 9 June 2027 · 35 classes

Pick a track, art, fashion, interiors or sneaker design, and work at your own pace with Nandita. Groups of 6 to 15.

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Thursdays

Fashion Sewing: Design, Style and Sew

$250 a month or $65 a class

4pm to 5:30pm · ages 8 to 12 · 8 October 2026 to 10 June 2027 · 34 classes

Real sewing from the first week, no experience needed. One main project about every six weeks: purses, totes, skirts, upcycled denim.

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Monthly plans are charged on the 1st and prorated if you join mid-month. The weekly classes carry a $20 monthly materials fee; a second child gets 5% off.

Not sure yet? Ask us

Every Enroll button opens that class on Sawyer, the studio’s booking calendar, in a new tab: pick a single class at $65 or the monthly plan.

Taught by a working designer

Nandita designed footwear and fashion for global brands for more than a decade before opening the studio. Projects are set like real briefs.

Good questions

Class questions.

What ages?

6 to 18. Be Your Own Designer is 6 to 12 in two groups, Fashion Sewing 8 to 12, Teen Studio 13 to 17, Mixed Media Collage 7 to 18.

Good to know01

Can we try one class first?

Yes. Drop in for a single class at $65 before you enroll. Pick the class above and choose a single date on Sawyer.

Good to know02

What does a term cost?

The weekly classes are $250 a month plus $20 materials, October to June. Mixed Media Collage is $325 for the five-week semester plus $20 materials.

Good to know03

Can we pay monthly?

Yes. The monthly plan is charged on the 1st and prorated if you start mid-month. Siblings get 5% off.

Good to know04

How does a term run?

  1. Pick a class by day and by age. Every class is taught by a designer or an instructor she trained
  2. Try one at $65, then enroll by the month on Sawyer
  3. A new project every two weeks in Be Your Own Designer, a project every six weeks in sewing, your own project in Teen Studio
  4. Every class sends work home finished; Mixed Media Collage ends with a family celebration
Good to know05

Is there a later pick-up?

Be Your Own Designer and Fashion Sewing offer an Extended Day option for families who need a later pick-up. Ask when you enroll.

Good to know06

How does monthly pricing work?

Our after school programs are offered with simple monthly pricing for enrolled students. Your monthly payment reserves your child’s place in their weekly class for the program term. Classes, drop ins, camps and special experiences outside the program are booked separately.

Good to know07

What if we miss a week?

The studio does not refund or credit missed classes, so tell us early and we will do what we can.

Good to know08

Do you teach sewing?

Yes. Fashion Sewing on Thursdays, ages 8 to 12, hand and machine sewing from the first week.

Good to know09

Are there classes for teenagers?

Yes. Teen Studio on Wednesdays for ages 13 to 17, and Mixed Media Collage takes ages up to 18.

Good to know10

Do they need experience?

No. Classes suit first-timers, improvers and confident kids finding a style. Nobody copies a sample; they build their own idea with guidance.

Good to know11

How do I sign up?

Online, in advance, through the schedule. There are no walk-ins, because materials, staff and any pre-drawn pieces are prepared from the confirmed list.

Good to know12

How big are the classes?

At most five students per teacher. Teen Studio runs with 6 to 15 teenagers, Nandita and a studio assistant.

Good to know13

Who teaches?

Our experiences are led by professional artists, designers and trained instructors. Founder and creative director Nandita Singh Maan brings 15+ years of global fashion and design experience, alongside artists and educators Paula Stapleton and Carolyn Russo, and studio artists Casey and Ashley.

Good to know14
What ages?

6 to 18. Be Your Own Designer is 6 to 12 in two groups, Fashion Sewing 8 to 12, Teen Studio 13 to 17, Mixed Media Collage 7 to 18.

Can we try one class first?

Yes. Drop in for a single class at $65 before you enroll. Pick the class above and choose a single date on Sawyer.

What does a term cost?

The weekly classes are $250 a month plus $20 materials, October to June. Mixed Media Collage is $325 for the five-week semester plus $20 materials.

Can we pay monthly?

Yes. The monthly plan is charged on the 1st and prorated if you start mid-month. Siblings get 5% off.

How does a term run?
  1. Pick a class by day and by age. Every class is taught by a designer or an instructor she trained
  2. Try one at $65, then enroll by the month on Sawyer
  3. A new project every two weeks in Be Your Own Designer, a project every six weeks in sewing, your own project in Teen Studio
  4. Every class sends work home finished; Mixed Media Collage ends with a family celebration
Is there a later pick-up?

Be Your Own Designer and Fashion Sewing offer an Extended Day option for families who need a later pick-up. Ask when you enroll.

How does monthly pricing work?

Our after school programs are offered with simple monthly pricing for enrolled students. Your monthly payment reserves your child’s place in their weekly class for the program term. Classes, drop ins, camps and special experiences outside the program are booked separately.

What if we miss a week?

The studio does not refund or credit missed classes, so tell us early and we will do what we can.

Do you teach sewing?

Yes. Fashion Sewing on Thursdays, ages 8 to 12, hand and machine sewing from the first week.

Are there classes for teenagers?

Yes. Teen Studio on Wednesdays for ages 13 to 17, and Mixed Media Collage takes ages up to 18.

Do they need experience?

No. Classes suit first-timers, improvers and confident kids finding a style. Nobody copies a sample; they build their own idea with guidance.

How do I sign up?

Online, in advance, through the schedule. There are no walk-ins, because materials, staff and any pre-drawn pieces are prepared from the confirmed list.

How big are the classes?

At most five students per teacher. Teen Studio runs with 6 to 15 teenagers, Nandita and a studio assistant.

Who teaches?

Our experiences are led by professional artists, designers and trained instructors. Founder and creative director Nandita Singh Maan brings 15+ years of global fashion and design experience, alongside artists and educators Paula Stapleton and Carolyn Russo, and studio artists Casey and Ashley.

Contact us

Not sure which class?

Enroll on Sawyer, or write to us with your child’s age and the day that suits and we will point you to the right one.

Ask about a class

Optional. Fastest way for us to come back to you.

Booking itself runs on Sawyer.