Creative Arts Studio of Royal Oak in Royal Oak, MI 48067

114 West Fourth Street
Royal Oak, MI 48067United States

248.544.2234

Hours:Mon-Tue 11am-6pm; Wed-Fri 11am-9pm; Sat 11am-10pm (adults only 6-10pm); Sun 12n-7pm

Cost:Moderate to expensive.

Ages:All Ages

The Creative Arts Studio is a do-it-yourself art workshop where families can paint pottery or glass, create clay items (it has state-of-the-art potter's wheels), build a beautiful piece with mosaics or beading, or stuff animals with Create a Bear. It's great fun for kids of all ages, even the littlest ones, who can make handprints and footprints on plates. All of the paints are lead-free and nontoxic.

No experience is necessary - the studio offers instruction and has many tools. Original artwork, accessories, and art kits are also for sale in the front of the store.

Parties: This is a unique place to celebrate any occasion, from birthdays to bridal showers. The studio has a 300-square-foot party room. There is an eight-person minimum, and special arrangements can be made for groups larger than 30. Food can be brought in, and there is a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave on site. All art supplies and paper products are supplied, and a party hostess helps out for one hour. A personalized handprint birthday plate for kids' parties is provided.

Classes: Programs are available for kids of all ages - "Mommy (or Daddy) and Me," painting pottery, making mosaics, beading, wheel throwing, and glass fusing. The studio also customizes classes for Scout groups. Jump on the website for full details.

Art Camps for kids ages six to 14 are offered during school breaks. Check the website or call for an upcoming schedule.

New moms are invited to come in and make a print of their newborn's feet on a complimentary 4-inch tile.

After an artistic morning or afternoon, stop in at Tasi Juice Bar, just a block toward Washington, to refresh yourself and the wee ones while checking out the trains that whiz by right outside.

Located in downtown Royal Oak on 4th Street, between Washington and Main Street. If no metered spots are open on the street, head to the parking garage on the west side of Center Street, just south of 11 Mile Road.