Adaptive Art Classes
Small-group visual arts classes designed for children, teens, and young adults who benefit from additional support, adapted instruction, and a more individualized learning environment. Explore our current class offerings below. To help us recommend the best class for each participant, all new families begin by completing a short Participant Application before registering.
How it Works
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1. Explore Our Classes
Review our Adaptive Art class offerings and identify the class that best matches the participant's age and interests.
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2. Complete the Intake Form
Our team will learn more about the participant, and recommend the most appropriate class placement.
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3. Register
Approved families will receive a registration link to complete enrollment through our online registration system.
Explore Classes
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Adaptive Art Class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Age: 17 – 24 -
Adaptive Art Class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Age: 8 – 12 -
Adaptive Art Class
Day: Thursdays
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Age: 18+ -
Adaptive Art Class
Day: Thursdays
Time: 4:00 – 5:30pm
Age: 13 – 17 -
Stay & Create: Adaptive Art Class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 12:00 – 1:30pm
Age: 5 – 8
Program Details
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All art materials are included with registration. Participants will explore a variety of visual arts including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, and more through process-based projects designed for a range of abilities.
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Adaptive Small Group classes are offered as ongoing monthly programs.
Tuition reflects the intentionally smaller class size, adapted instruction, and additional classroom support built into each class.
Stay Arts accepts:
Private Pay
Regional Center funding (once vendorization is complete)
Stay Arts Scholarships for qualifying families
Additional support services may be recommended based on participant needs.
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Step 1: Explore Classes
Review our Adaptive Small Group class offerings above and identify the class that best fits the participant's age and interests.
Step 2: Complete the Intake Form
Complete our short Participant Application so our team can learn more about the participant, review any available Regional Center documentation, and recommend the most appropriate class placement.
Step 3: Register Through Sawyer
Once the application has been reviewed, approved families will receive a registration link to complete enrollment through Sawyer, our secure registration platform.
Need help? Call or text us at (562) 774-2056.
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Every participant begins with the same application process.
Our team reviews each application to recommend the class environment that will provide the best experience. Depending on the participant's needs, we may recommend additional supports or request additional information before enrollment.
Submitting a Participant Application does not guarantee placement.
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We want every participant to have a positive and successful experience. Before enrolling, please review our Class & Camp Policies to learn more about attendance, participant expectations, cancellations, and other important information.
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Stay Arts believes financial circumstances should never prevent someone from participating in the arts.
Scholarships are available for qualifying participants enrolling in Adaptive Small Group classes.
For participants eligible through Regional Center, funding may also be available once Stay Arts becomes an approved vendor.
Scholarship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis while funding remains available.
Why Families Love Our Classes
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Our teaching artists have experience working with children of diverse ages and walks of life. They are all background-checked, CPR-certified, and teach at local schools through our partnership programs.
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Our classes take place at Stay Studio, a community art studio, gallery, and creative space in Downey, CA. Students work with high-quality art supplies in an inspiring setting surrounded by local artwork.
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Our classes focus on exploration and expression over perfection. This process-based approach builds confidence, boosts mental and emotional wellbeing, and fosters a lifelong love of art.