Artisan Studio Programs
youth art enrichment program
These free Saturday art classes are open to children ages 7 to 12 who attend public or charter schools—or are homeschooled—in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck. Each class nurtures creativity, teaches new artistic skills, and emphasizes sustainability in every lesson.
Spring 2026 session
Saturdays, April 11 – June 6, 2026
Session Times: 10:00–11:30 AM and 12:00-1:30 PM
The Curriculum
Our high-quality art education sparks joy, pride, and purpose in young creators. Led by practicing artists and grounded in the UNSDGs, the program introduces youth to inspiring Spotlight Artists. In every session, students light up as they bring their ideas to life, discover their power as artists, and recognize their ability to create positive change—while seeing their work, and their voices, celebrated in public spaces.
Spring 2026
A Note from The Director
This spring, students will explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty, learning how communities can work together to ensure that everyone has access to the resources they need to live healthy, secure, and fulfilling lives. Through hands-on art projects, storytelling, and group reflection, participants will consider themes of sharing, community care, creativity, and opportunity.
Our goal is to help students see that art can be more than something beautiful - it can also be a way to express ideas, build empathy, and imagine a more fair and supportive world for everyone.
Let’s make something meaningful together this season. We can’t wait to see your child in class!
- Mandisa Smith
This SesSion's Sustainable Development Goal
No Poverty
Our Art Enrichment Program incorporates the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), a set of 17 global goals that are essential to promote sustainable development worldwide. By centering UNSDGs in our curriculum, the program promotes lifelong sustainability principles among participants and equips them with skills to be responsible global citizens
WINTER 2026
YOUTH ART ENRICHMENT
For Ages 7–12
Children from Detroit, Highland Park, and Hamtramck are invited to join our FREE Saturday art classes! Open to students who attend public or charter schools, or who are homeschooled, this program encourages creativity while introducing new artistic skills.
This spring, our lessons will explore United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #1: No Poverty. Through artmaking, storytelling, and conversation, students will think about ideas like fairness, helping others, and building strong communities—concepts we will make relatable through projects that connect to their everyday lives.
Each class features hands-on art projects and discussions about sustainability, showing young artists how creativity can inspire care for people and the planet.
Celebrate the spring season with art, imagination, and community. We can’t wait to create with your child!
Spring classes meet for nine weeks on Saturdays.
Dates: Saturdays, April 11 – June 6, 2026
Session Times: 10:00–11:30 AM or 12:00–1:30 PM
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.
FAQ
Who is eligible to participate in free classes at the Artisan Studio?
All Hope for Flowers Artisan Studio Programming is free for residents in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and funders.
Saturday art classes are open to children ages 7 to 12 who attend public or charter schools—or are homeschooled—in Detroit, Highland Park, or Hamtramck.
What are the classes like?
In just 90 minutes, students embark on a creative adventure with our expert teaching artist, Taylor Childs—Cranbrook graduate and Kresge Gilda Award recipient. After a warm welcome, they discover the work of an inspiring spotlight artist and explore big ideas through Sustainable Development Goals. Then the fun begins! Using materials from our fully stocked Artisan Studio, students bring their ideas to life—creating collages, self-portraits, felted art, clay sculptures, mixed media masterpieces, and more—all while exploring their unique voices as young artists.
What is the class size?
Our Detroit Artisan Studio classroom can accommodate up to 18 students.
Where is the classroom located?
Hope for Flowers is located at 119 Garfield Street, Suite 500, Detroit MI 48201.
Our classroom entrance is on the plaza on the west side of the Freelon building. Google Maps may be inaccurate, so look out for our sign outside on the plaza.
I have more questions about the class. Who do I contact?
Please reach out to the Artisan Studio Director Mandisa Smith at artisanstudio@hopeforflowers.com
Session Calendar
Winter Session
9 weeks
January - March
Spring Session
9 weeks
April - June
Summer Session
5 weeks
June - July
Fall Session
9 weeks
September - November
Map
119 Garfield St, Suite 500
Detroit, MI 48201
We are located on the west side of the Freelon building on the plaza
