Painting on Canvas, Clay, Jewelry, Mosaics, Fiber Arts, and 3D Printing classes are offered in the kid friendly Creative Art Studio at Smart Toys & Books in Knoxville!
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​​Professional Artist & Instructor, Ms. Shelley, teaches fun Kids, Teen, & Family Art Classes as well as Summer Art Camps that educate, inspire, and entertain students as they create impressive Art that is fused with individual expression and a contemporary trend.

Saturday Art Workshops

Sept. 12th (Sat. 1-3) Fall Sunflowers
Sept. 12th (Sat. 4-6) Creative Paint Pour Art

Sept. 19th (Sat. 1-3) Fall Forest Painting 
Sept. 19th (Sat. 4-6) Creative Clay & Mosaics 

Sept. 26th (Sat. 1-3) Fall Fox Art 
Sept. 26th (Sat. 4-6) Clay & Jewelry Making
Artists (ages 5-11) enjoy kid approved themes in a fun and creative environment as they discover, play, and learn fine art techniques while making wall worthy masterpieces with paint on canvas, create with clay, and other exciting mixed media art materials! Tuition is $40 per workshop
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Kids can sign up for multiple art workshops for an immersive art experience. Seats are limited!

Kids Drop In Art Classes

Enjoy a fun hour of creative art with professional Artist & Elementary Art Teacher, Ms. Shelley, in her Art Studio at Smart Toys & Books! Kids (ages 5-11) will be able to choose the project they would like to create to design using quality art supplies. All projects will go home the same day!

Choices include:
-glow art, spin art, or canvas painting
-design a mosaic flowerpot, butterfly, picture frame, or birdhouse
-paint an adorable ceramic animal figurine

Please select a day for more info and to sign up:

Family Art Class

Enjoy a fun Family Art Event with Artist & Elementary Art Teacher, Ms. Shelley, in her Creative Art Studio at Smart Toys & Books! Artists (ages 4+) and their amazing Adults (of any age) will be able to design their own creative masterpieces in this fun class as each person gets to choose the project they would like to create!

Choices include:
-glow art, spin art, or canvas painting
-design a mosaic flowerpot, picture frame, butterfly, or birdhouse
-paint an adorable ceramic animal figurine
-create a very cool canvas paint pour
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Classes are $15 per person and masterpieces get to go home the same day with you! Due to the studio set up, children under the age of 4 are unable to attend (I'm so sorry!)

​Please select a day to view upcoming dates and to sign up:

Drop in Art (ages 10-15)

Artists will be working on individual projects based on their personal interests and creative ideas. They will be able to choose the masterpiece they would like to design using a variety of high-quality paint, clay, mosaic, and mixed media art supplies, while Ms. Shelley, a professional artist and art teacher, provides expert guidance to help bring their visions to life! 
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​Please select a day for more info and to sign up:

Tuesday Art Classes
(Sept. 1-Nov. 17, 2026) 

12:30-1:30 Homeschool Creative Arts (10+)
1:30-2:30 Homeschool Painting & Mixed Media 
2:30-3:30 Homeschool Clay, 3D Print, & Mosaics
3:30-4:30 Kids Painting & Mixed Media Art 
4:30-5:30 Creative Arts (10+)

Wednesday Art Classes
(Sept. 2-Nov. 18, 2026) 

12:30-1:30 Homeschool Clay, 3D Print, & Mosaics
1:30-2:30 Weaving & Fabric Arts (10+) 
​2:30-3:30 Creative Arts (10+) FULL!
3:30-4:30 Kids Painting & Mixed Media Art 
4:30-5:30 Kids Clay, 3D Printing, & Mosaics

Thursday Art Classes
(Sept. 3-Nov. 19, 2026) 

12:30-1:30 Homeschool Science +Art​ Class
1:30-2:30 Homeschool Clay, 3D Print, & Mosaics
2:30-3:30 Homeschool Painting & Mixed Media 
3:30-4:30 Kids Clay, 3D Printing, & Mosaics
4:30-5:30 Kids Painting & Mixed Media Art 

Friday Art Classes
​(Sept. 4-Nov. 20, 2026) 

12:30-1:30 Homeschool Creative Arts (10+) 
1:30-2:30 Homeschool Clay, 3D Print, & Mosaics
2:30-3:30 Homeschool Painting & Mixed Media 
3:30-4:30 Kids Science + Art Class
4:30-5:30 Kids Clay, 3D Printing, & Mosaics

Creative Art Classes & Summer Art Camps with Miss Shelley are a favorite "Fun Activity for Kids in Knoxville!"
She teaches Fine Art Enrichment in school, for local Art programs, taught the Pro Golfers kids on the PGA Tour, and  was a featured Art Instructor on the Living East Tennessee TV show with Kelli Smith & Erin Barnett, ABC/WATE, Knox News, WVLT, Macaroni Kid, Knoxville Moms, Little Ones, and City Lifestyle Magazine. ​​​​