Make some arts and crafts with us in the
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!
The Maker Space is a $8 add-on to regular admission, or if you JUST want to craft, you can get a Maker Space pass for $15
Fundraising Event!
Taylor Swift Night
Friday, November 14th
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Mendo LEAP
2146 S. State St.
All Ages Welcome!
Tickets: $30 per person OR two for $50
Calling all Senior Swifties and Junior Jewels! Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with Swiftie fun and creativity!
✨ Make and exchange friendship bracelets!
🎵 Listen to your favorite Taylor Swift songs
💫 Dress up in an outfit from your favorite "Era"
🌟 Dance under black lights
📸 Capture memories in our photo booth with a festive balloon backdrop
🥤 Enjoy light refreshments
I got a Blank Space, baby – so write your name (to sign up)!
This event is more than just a night of music and fun – it’s a chance to help expand our Maker Space! All proceeds will fund:
Adaptive workstations designed for children with diverse needs
Professional supplies for jewelry-making, painting, sewing, sculpting, and more
A dedicated Art Director to provide workshops and mentorship
Structured programs for teens focused on transferable, career-ready skills
Come play, create, and support the growth of a space that embraces learning, exploration, and adaptation for all ages and abilities!
Interested in Sponsoring this Event!?
Art Classes with Ms. 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
Art Skills Development
Private, 1:1, & Group Lessons
Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your practice, we’re here to help.
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 offers 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.
Portia works in a wide variety of mediums, including:
🎨 Watercolor & Acrylic Painting
🧵 Sewing & Textile Art
🪵 Sculpting
🖼️ Collage
…and so much more!
*Ask your local Regional Center Service Coordinator about getting your classes sponsored!
Private Classes:
$225 for initial meeting, skills evaluation, sample lesson and learning outcome curation & design
$255/90 minute lesson (+ a one time art kit fee. Kits depend on the medium of art and learning outcome desired)
Group Classes:
Complimentary initial meeting and learning outcome curation & design
$105 per person (minimum 6 students - exceptions considered)