Sharing a passion for art!
I started The Curious Brush in 2016 to encourage kids to explore art, experiment with different materials, and create in new ways. The experience matters as much as the masterpiece! I’m an encourager of first attempts and second tries, and I believe the very process of creating helps kids relax, express emotion, solve problems, and feel brave and successful. I'm glad you've found me, thanks for visiting, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
-- Julie Reed
Fall/Winter 2025
To register for classes, contact me with your student's name and grade level, and a parent's name and cell number. Then we can sort out payment; registration is not complete and a spot will not be reserved for your student until payment is received. Thank you!
After-school weekly classes
Wednesdays • 3:30-5:30 p.m. • 1st-6th grade
Sept. 10-Oct. 29 (8 classes) • $275
Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (6 classes, no class Nov. 26) • $200
Thursdays • 3:30-5:30 p.m. • 3rd-8th grade
Sept. 11-Oct. 30 (8 classes) • $275
Nov. 6-Dec. 18 (6 classes, no class Nov. 27) • $200
Morning weekly classes
Tuesdays • 10 a.m.-12 noon • K-4th grade
Sept. 9-Oct. 28 (8 classes) • $275
Nov 4-Dec 16 (5 classes, skip Nov 11 & 25) • $170
Wednesdays • 9-11 a.m. • 1st-6th grade
Sept. 10-Oct. 29 (8 classes) • $275
Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (6 classes, no class Nov. 26) • $200
Thursdays • 10 a.m.-12 noon • 4th-9th grade
Sept. 11-Oct. 30 (8 classes) • $275
Nov. 6-Dec. 18 (6 classes, no class Nov. 27) • $200
One-Day Specialty Classes
3:30-5:30 p.m. • $40/day
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Fairy Houses
Wed. Aug 27: 1st-6th grade
Thurs. Aug. 28: 3rd-8th grade
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Halloween art
Mon. Oct. 20: 1st-6th grade
Mon. Oct. 27: 3rd-8th grade
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Art inspired by the movie "Wicked"
Mon. Nov. 17: 2nd-8th grade
Christmas art
Mon. Dec. 8: 1st-6th grade
Mon. Dec. 15: 3rd-8th grade
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Art camps on school holidays
9 a.m.-2 p.m. • 1st-6th grade • $85/day
Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon. Oct. 13
Veteran's Day
Tues. Nov. 11
Thanksgiving break
Mon. Nov. 24
Tues. Nov. 25
Winter break
Mon. Dec. 29
Tues. Dec. 30
Wed. Dec. 31
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I understand that life sometimes interrupts our best intentions, so if you need to cancel:
• If the start date of the activity is 2 weeks away or more, I'll issue a full refund.
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• If the activity is less than 2 weeks away:
--Camps (minimum 4 hours in length): I'll provide two 8x10 canvases and a small selection of paints for each day of camp your child misses, so they can have some creative time at home
--Weekly classes (3-6 week duration): If you are cancelling the entire session, I will provide one 8x10 canvas per class, plus a small selection of paints, so your child can have some creative time at home.
--Birthday parties, private classes, or Scout badges: I'll make myself as accessible as possible to reschedule to a new date within 4 weeks of the original date.