Creative Programs - A Lifelong Journey
From toddlers to adults, creativity grows with you at Pachis
Creative Toddlers
Foundation & Wonder
In Creative Toddlers, we honor your child's natural curiosity. Through carefully curated stations, toddlers explore texture, color, and movement while building the foundation for lifelong creative confidence. Adults witness their child's unique creative personality emerge in our supportive environment.
What to Expect
- 4-5 exploratory stations designed for sensory-rich learning
- Adult-child bonding through creative play
- Story time and bubbles to complete each session
- Professional materials adapted for small hands
- Intimate group size (maximum 12 families)
Program Details
When
Tuesday 9:30-10:45am (1hr 15min)
Where
Our outdoor studio in San Diego
While most sessions take place in our outdoor space, we comfortably move indoors during inclement weather.
Format
Station-based exploration with adult participation
Small group setting (maximum 12 families)
Materials
All materials provided
Dress for creative mess
Creatives I
Confidence & Discovery
Creatives I marks your child's first independent creative journey. We provide the safety and support needed for 4-6 year olds to take creative risks, make choices, and discover their unique artistic voice. Every child experiences the joy of authentic creative discovery.
What to Expect
- Transition to independent creative exploration
- Access to real materials typically reserved for older children
- Process-focused projects that build creative confidence
- Small group setting for personalized attention
- Celebration of individual creative expression
Program Details
When
Thursday 4:15-5:15pm (1hr)
Where
Our outdoor studio in San Diego
While most sessions take place in our outdoor space, we comfortably move indoors during inclement weather.
Format
First independent art experience (no parents)
Small group setting for personalized attention
Materials
All materials provided
Dress for creative exploration
Creatives II
Expression & Growth
In Creatives II, children dive deep into meaningful projects inspired by art, literature, and movement. They develop the skills and confidence to tackle complex creative challenges while discovering their personal artistic preferences and strengths.
What to Expect
- Complex, multi-week projects that develop persistence
- Introduction to various artistic techniques and mediums
- Problem-solving through creative challenges
- Connection between art and literature/culture
- Building artistic vocabulary and appreciation
Program Details
When
Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm (1hr)
Where
Our outdoor studio in San Diego
While most sessions take place in our outdoor space, we comfortably move indoors during inclement weather.
Format
Book/artist/movement inspired projects
Multi-week creative explorations
Materials
All materials provided
Take-home creations
Creative Middle
Identity & Voice
Creative Middle honors the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. In our judgment-free environment, young people explore identity through authentic creative expression while building meaningful connections with peers who share their creative interests.
What to Expect
- Age-appropriate creative challenges for developing minds
- Personal art journals for self-reflection
- Custom tote bag and materials included
- Supportive peer community for creative expression
- Focus on authentic self-discovery through art
Program Details
When
Starting September - Date/Time TBD
Where
Our outdoor studio in San Diego
While most sessions take place in our outdoor space, we comfortably move indoors during inclement weather.
Format
Middle school-focused creative exploration
Small supportive peer community
Materials
Personal art journal included
Custom tote bag with materials
Create.Heal.Grow.
Connection & Renewal
Create.Heal.Grow. recognizes that creativity is essential for well-being at every life stage. Our monthly workshops provide women with dedicated time and space to reconnect with their authentic selves through guided creative exploration, expression, relief, connection, and growth in a supportive community.
What to Expect
- Monthly themed creative wellness workshops
- BYOB welcome environment
- Therapeutic arts approach for personal growth
- Small group community (maximum 16 women)
- Take-home inspiration and techniques
Program Details
When
Monthly workshop format
Evening sessions - dates announced quarterly
Where
Our outdoor studio in San Diego
While most sessions take place in our outdoor space, we comfortably move indoors during inclement weather.
Format
Therapeutic arts workshop
Small group community (maximum 16 women)
Environment
BYOB welcome
Judgment-free creative space
Register for Your Program
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Our Approach to Creative Development
At Pachis, we believe in honoring each person's unique creative journey. Our programs are designed to meet you where you are, providing the perfect blend of challenge and support for your developmental stage.
Unlike traditional art classes that focus on replication and technique, our process-focused approach emphasizes authentic self-expression, emotional development, and creative confidence. We provide the environment, materials, and guidance—you provide the imagination and exploration.
Each program builds upon the skills and experiences of the previous one, creating a cohesive creative journey from toddlerhood through adulthood. This intentional progression nurtures not just artistic abilities, but essential life skills like problem-solving, emotional regulation, and creative thinking.
Ready to Begin Your Creative Journey?
Join our vibrant community of artists and discover the joy of authentic creative expression.