Thursday Kids (5-8) Clay Pod 2025

Artshack Afterschool Pod Experience (Ages 5-8)

At Artshack, we believe art is an important tool for self-expression, problem-solving, and growth. This season, young artists will explore the world of clay, learning hand-building, the pottery wheel, and various tools. Alongside their clay work, they’ll engage in drawing, drafting, and sketching—essential practices that help children develop their ideas, refine compositions, and expand their creative thinking.

Our teaching artists will guide students through a wide range of mixed-media techniques, including printmaking, felting, and sculpture. Each project encourages process-based art-making, where children experiment, make discoveries, and build confidence in their creative abilities.

Our studio provides a safe space for children to take creative risks, collaborate with peers, and develop their unique artistic voice, all while deepening their understanding of art as both a practice and a form of personal expression.

Below is a breakdown of our schedule for the week. Please read through it to find out what day to register for school pick-up classes.

• Monday 3:00 - 5:00 PM - Arts and Letters 305 United pickup class

• Tuesday 3:00 - 5:00 PM  - Arts and Letters 305 United pickup class.

• Wednesday 4:00 - 6:00 PM - We do not offer school pickups on this day.

• Thursday 3:00 - 5:00 PM - PS 56 pickup class & Arts and Letters 305 United

• Friday  3:00 - 5:00 PM - Arts and Letters 305 United pickup class.

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We follow the public school calendar. When schools are closed, there is no afterschool program.

However, we offer day camps from 9 AM - 3 PM on school holidays. Visit our "Camps" page to register.

*Discounts:

• 10% Sibling Discount: Enroll two or more siblings in the Fall 2024 semester and use code "sibling" at checkout.
• Only one discount code can be applied per order. The sibling discount cannot be combined with other discounts.

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We offer two tuition tiers to help make classes accessible. The full price covers the cost of materials, fair teacher pay, and running the class. We also offer scholarships and subsidized classes for kids and community groups.  If you're able to pay the full price for your pod, we encourage you to do so. Your payment helps support scholarships for other students, as we provide full scholarships to 1/4 to 1/3 of kids in our program and regularly offer free or subsidized classes for kids and community groups. Your contribution directly supports making these opportunities possible for others.

We offer a 33% discounted tier. Tiered tuition is based on an honor system; no financial documents are required.

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Scholarship and Tuition Information

Need-Based Full Scholarships:

• Family of 2 or more with an income of $65k or less
• Family of 3 or more with a combined income of $85k or less (Limited availability—only 2 scholarships per class.) Apply through the scholarship form on our website.

Reduced Tuition:

• Family of 2 or more with an income of $65k - $80k
• Family of 3 or more with a combined income of $65k - $120k Contact youth@artshackbrooklyn.org for the reduced tuition code.

Full Tuition:

• Family of 2 with an income of $80k or more
• Family of 3 or more with a combined income of $120k or more

Payment Plans We are offering a payment plan at no extra charge. If you select a payment plan, you'll pay full tuition in 2 installments.

Note: The payment plan is for those who prefer to pay in installments. If you can pay full tuition, we encourage you to do so, as it supports our scholarship fund for other students.

Important: Payment plan installments are automatic and non-negotiable, even if your child’s schedule changes.

• Water bottle (labeled with your child’s first and last name)
• Allergy equipment (epi-pen, creams, etc.)
• Snacks (if your child has food allergies or does not eat pizza)

We provide pizza, made in-house at our café, but we encourage parents to send additional snacks if needed :)