The Maker Space

Fully stocked with all of the premium art supplies you can imagine: jewelry-making kits, paints, pastels, perler beads, markers, crayons, colored pencils, stamps, stickers, and curated crafts you and your little one can do together. The Maker Space is every crafty kid’s dream come true!

Scroll on to learn about our Summer Art Camps!

Summer Art Camps and classes are a great way to beat boredom this summer!

Taught by local artist and Mendo LEAP Art Director, Portia Schneider, we have summer art class options for all ages and stages:

  • Fairy and Gnome Garden Craft & Play Day Camp (Ages 7-12)

  • My Big & Me Crafting Class (ages 5-105)

  • Private Art Classes (all ages!)

Art Classes with Miss Portia

Makers Space classes are led by local artist and Mendo LEAP Art Director Portia Schneider. She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Photography and a minor in Art History.  She has also been formally taught in print-making, sculpture and photography. Portia has photographed in Australia, Canada, Egypt, France, Italy, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, South Africa, Spain, and various locations in The United States of America.

Portia’s classes offer participants the opportunity to develop fine and gross motor skills, social skills, decision-making, risk-taking and inventiveness. Each art experience will boost critical thinking and teach students to take the time to be more careful and thoughtful in how they observe the world. 

Questions? Contact Portia directly at:

art@mendoleap.com

Summer Art Classes At-a-Glance

Fairy & Gnome Garden

Craft and Play Day Camp

This four day art experience will have students tinkering, crafting with clay, assembling, and designing their very own fairy garden (complete with live mini succulents!)

Ages: 7-12 years old

Dates: July 21-24, 8:30am-12:30pm

Fees: $325/participant


“My Big & Me” Crafting Class

Craft a magical tiny garden with your favorite person! Fill it with fairies or gnomes, pets, mini mushrooms, tiny furniture, and anything else you can imagine.

Ages: 5-105

Bring your favorite kiddo, your favorite adult, your best friend, or even your significant other with you to craft this mystical creation together! Partner groups can be up to 3 people. All child participants must have an adult partner.

Date: August 8th, 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Fee: $125 per Couple or Group

Want more? Private and group art classes are now available at Mendo LEAP! Regardless of your age and ability, Portia can put together an art class that will help you grow and develop as an artist.

Portia teaches classes in a variety of mediums, from watercolor and acrylic paint to sewing, sculpting, collage, and so much more. Inquire today to learn more!

Private Classes: $225 for 90 minutes

Group Classes: $105 per person

Art Skills Development