There was laughter in the smudges, creativity in every layer, and that quiet magic that happens when kids realize they can turn a blank page into something entirely their own. Even on the coldest days, our classroom stayed glowing with color, curiosity, and connection.
Winter may be winding down, but the creativity we sparked is still shining. ✨
Check out our new spring classes an our summer camps at www.thearteryanchorage.com, link in bio!
The Artery Anchorage
After school & summer art program. We also do art birthday parties, special events and art room rentals
03/30/2026
🌸🐛 Buds, Bugs & Blossoms 🐝🌼
Let creativity bloom this season!
In this playful afterschool art class, young artists will explore the magic of spring through buzzing bees, wiggly worms, blooming flowers, and everything in between 🌷✨ From bright blossoms to tiny garden creatures, we’ll use fun materials and bold colors to bring nature to life!
Each week is a new adventure—painting, drawing, and creating imaginative pieces inspired by the world waking up all around us 🌱🎨
Perfect for curious creators who love getting a little messy and a lot inspired!
🌼 Ages: 5 and up
🐞 Days: Mondays or Tuesdays
🌸 Location: The Artery 3400 Arctic Blvd.
🎨 All materials included
Spots are limited—come grow with us! 🌷
03/22/2026
Summer Art Camps: Where Creativity Runs Wild
This summer, let your child dive into a world of color, creativity, and hands-on fun! Our Summer Art Camps are designed for young artists to explore, experiment, and express themselves in exciting new ways. From painting and drawing to sculpture, mixed media, and larger-than-life creations, every day is a new artistic adventure.
Campers will create vibrant masterpieces inspired by nature, animals, imagination, and the world around them. Whether they’re designing bold art pieces, building textured sculptures, or experimenting with tie-dye and printmaking, students will gain confidence in their creativity while learning new techniques.
We focus on more than just art—we build problem-solving skills, encourage self-expression, and celebrate each child’s unique artistic voice. With a fun, supportive environment and plenty of room to get a little messy, kids are free to explore and create without limits.
Perfect for ages 5 and up, our camps are filled with laughter, color, and unforgettable creative moments. Every camper leaves with a collection of artwork—and a summer full of inspiration.
03/04/2026
1-4pm ages 5 and up!
Sign up now on our website!
www.thearteryanchorage.com
02/28/2026
Spring Break Camp!
March 10, 11, 12 - 1-4pm
Our guest teacher, UAA Fine Arts major, Reilly McCue, will share her passion for the arts and arts education with our students!
Sign up now at www.thearteryanchorage.com
02/24/2026
This session led by guest teacher and artist, Reilly McCue, has been pure creative electricity! ⚡️✨
In our spring break art camp, students will dive headfirst into three bold worlds: graffiti art, abstract pattern design, and superhero drawing. Each project will invite young artists to explore identity, movement, and imagination in completely different ways.
We kick things off with graffiti-inspired lettering, transforming names and positive words into vibrant, stylized compositions. Students experiment with bubble letters, sharp angles, drop shadows, and layered color blends, learning how street artists use shape and flow to make words feel alive.
From there, we shift into abstract pattern work, where repetition, rhythm, and contrast take center stage. Using line, shape, and color, students will create high-energy designs that feel like visual music. No “right” answers, just fearless experimentation and pattern power.
Finally, capes on.
Our superhero drawing project encourages character development from the inside out. Students will design original heroes complete with costumes, symbols, and backstories. We will explore proportion, action poses, and expressive details that bring characters to life.
This class is all about bold choices, big confidence, and discovering that art can be loud, powerful, and uniquely yours.
This winter, our artists both young and not so young, have been BUSY turning cold days into colorful masterpieces! While the snow piled up outside, our studio was glowing with creativity, imagination, and just a little bit of glitter.
We explored bold color, playful pattern, and expressive line through projects inspired by seasonal themes and legendary artists. From glowing chalk pastel creations to layered mixed-media pieces, our students experimented, took risks, and discovered new techniques.
There has been painting, drawing, sculpting, cutting, layering, blending, and lots of joyful problem-solving. We talked about shape, form, texture, and contrast. We learned that “mistakes” are often just surprise design opportunities. We practiced patience, craftsmanship, and confidence.
Most importantly, we built community. The studio has been filled with laughter, focus, collaboration, and that magical quiet hum that happens when kids are completely absorbed in creating.
Winter art isn’t just about making beautiful work. It’s about growing brave artists who trust their ideas.
We are so proud of every single student and the creative risks they’ve taken this season.
Spring session is right around the corner, and we can’t wait to see what blooms next 🌷✨
Create like no one is squawking! So much fun creating these chicken paintings with Chugach Optional Elementary School students and parents! ❤️
02/03/2026
Birthday Pastel Eagles! Thanks for celebrating with us, we love art parties!
🐉👁️ CLAY DRAGON EYES BIRTHDAY PARTY 👁️🐉
This birthday crew went full fantasy mode and made polymer clay dragon eyes and I’m still not over it. Little hands rolling clay, shaping lids, carving scales, and choosing the perfect “dragon glare” (sweet? spooky? chaotic? yes). So fun, so real it looks like the dragons are about to blink. 🔥✨
12/30/2025
Stay cozy, stay creative ❄️🎨
This winter, come warm up with us in the studio for Winter Art Classes. Think: hot cocoa vibes, good music, friendly faces, and hands busy making something beautiful. We’ll paint, draw, collage, and create wintery magic while kids escape the dark-and-chilly for a little glow time.
✨ What to expect
• Cozy, welcoming art space
• Step-by-step projects + room for their own style
• Big creativity, zero pressure
🧣 Spots are limited!
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3400 Arctic Boulevard #2
Anchorage, AK
99503