Bad Dog Arts551

Bad Dog Arts (formerly known as Bad Dog Rediscovers America) was founded in 1997 by two artists with a vision of what after-school youth art programs should be.

Students are involved in a variety of art projects, utilizing all aspects of the fine arts, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, architecture, dance, theater, creative writing, and multimedia.

Bad Dog Mindplay is a process created by Bad Dog Arts to nurture young people's creative thinking. It teaches kids to purge the obvious, juxtapose the absurd, visualize wild ideas, make an idea become something else, and explore through the power of play, thereby sparking creative breakthroughs and "can do" attitudes.

Programs for children and teens occur at the Bad Dog Studio Monday-Saturday, with each day of the week dedicated to a specific age group. Class sizes are limited, so it is wise to register early. Tuition waver scholarships are available.

Bad Dog offers week-long summer sessions from mid June through early August for kids ages seven to 12. Call or check the studio's website for details.

The art studio hosts birthday parties on Saturdays. Party packages include a make-and-take art project, place settings (plates, cups, utensils, and napkins), a goody bag for each child, and a party host. The parties are best suited for children ages five through 12.