a haven for children to explore their artistic potential
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CLASSES
Encouraging play, slowing down and taking time to notice the surrounding world.
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ABOUT ME
Cordelia (Cordie) Brown is an early childhood educator and the founder/teacher of The Art Nest.
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MY ART
Explore my artwork and consider opportunities to purcase and/or commission works.
Fall CLASSES
September 1-December 16, 2026
WEEKLY TODDLER CLASSES
Tuesday & Wednesday mornings: 9:30-10:30am (1-5 year olds)
$25 per class + $5 material fee
Drop-ins welcome upon availability.
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After School Classes
TBD
Email your preferred day and time to join the interest list.
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Junior Clay with Forma: Holiday Edition
Ages 6-9 ~ Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Nov. 17-Dec 15 ~ 4 week series, $175 (no class the week of Thanksgiving)
Register directly with Forma for clay classes only:
https://formanapa.com/napa-pottery-classes-kids#kids
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Special classes and birthday parties available upon request
Special Pop-Up Events: dates to be announced
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Little Artists
(ages 1-5/guardian participation required)
Tuesday & Wednesday mornings: 9:30-10:30 am
$25 per class + $5 material fee. Sensory-based, process focused play for your little artist. Choose a day that works for you. Drop-ins are welcome!
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Young Artists
After School Drop-Off Class / Dates TBD/ 3:30-5:00pm / Ages 5-10
Interested? Email your preferred day and time to join the interest list.
A relaxed drop-off art class for school-age kids to unwind and create after their day. Kids will explore a new project each week using a variety of materials and techniques-no experience necessary! New dates will be announced once there’s enough interest.
Junior Clay-4 Week Series: Holiday Edition: Tuesdays, Nov 17-Dec 15, 4:00-5:00 ($175 per child)
Designed for little hands and big imaginations! Students build on their skills each week, creating hand-built holiday projects from start to finish while learning to shape, texture, decorate, and glaze. No experience needed, just a willingness to get a little messy an create!
Register here: https://formanapa.com/napa-pottery-classes-kids#kids
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Pop-Up Events
Annual pop-ups include:
The Harvest Grape Stomp: TBA
The Gratitude Potluck~11/21: 10am-11:30am. All ages!
Join us for a cozy family morning before Thanksgiving! Kids will paint leaf-resist placemats with a gratitude note for your Thanksgiving table. They will also make silly paper-bag turkey puppets. Bring a dish to share and we’ll enjoy a little feast together.
$25 per child. Registering more than one child? Siblings are $15; use the code SIBLING10 at checkout.
Giving back: This year we’re giving back together. A basket will be out at the event for optional donations to Parents CAN, a Napa non-profit supporting local families. You can also give anytime through our Giving Back page.
The Nutcracker Tea Party~ Saturday, Dec 12, 9:30am-11:30pm
Step into a festive winter wonderland for a morning of holiday art and a cozy tea party! Children will paint their own nutcracker to take home, and Satna Claus will make a very special visit. Santa will be with us from 9:30 to 11:00, so come early for photos and holiday wishes. All ages welcome. Grown-ups and babies come free.
$50/child • Siblings $40
The NYE Countdown ‘till Noon Party: TBA
Spring break classes: TBA
Birthday parties and special classes available upon request
