Backyartists Art Studio

Backyartists Art Studio A children's art studio located in the heart of Arlington Center. Our focus is on process art and sensory play for children ages 6 months to 8 years old.

"It's all about the process, not the product!" Classes, parties, and more!

Cozy Craft Club is the perfect creative hangout for kids in 2nd–6th grade! 🧶✨ Bring your own projects (knitting, crochet...
02/17/2026

Cozy Craft Club is the perfect creative hangout for kids in 2nd–6th grade! 🧶✨ Bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, and more) and craft alongside friends, or dive into our studio supplies—make woven yarn mandalas, explore our makerspace with loose parts, and let your imagination lead the way. A relaxed, creative time to make, chat, and create together!

Drop off (or feel free to stay!) during this open studio time from 3:30-5pm on Friday, March 6th.
$15 per child- cash, check, or Venmo accepted. No pre-registration required!

Messy Minis (6-18 months) - We had so much fun with this group of one-year-olds today! These littles explored every prov...
02/17/2026

Messy Minis (6-18 months) - We had so much fun with this group of one-year-olds today! These littles explored every provocation to its fullest- dumping, scooping, splashing, sliding, building, drawing, and more!

Stay tuned- Messy Minis will be switching from Mondays to Fridays!

Happy Valentine’s Day from our Afternoon Art Explorers ❤️💕❤️
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day from our Afternoon Art Explorers ❤️💕❤️

Collaborative string art hearts 💕
02/12/2026

Collaborative string art hearts 💕

We are so so excited to host our first adults only evening event at Backyartists Art Studio! Jan, the former owner of th...
02/12/2026

We are so so excited to host our first adults only evening event at Backyartists Art Studio! Jan, the former owner of the fabulous Artbeat store in East Arlington, will be leading a sand mandala class.

On Friday, March 6th from 6-8pm, step away from your busy day and settle into a couple of slow, soul-filling hours with friends at Backyartists Art Studio. Bring your favorite beverages (yes, wine is welcome) and make yourselves at home around the studio table. We’ll have some snacks to share too.

Together, you’ll create your own sand mandalas, an art form rooted in the ancient Sanskrit word for “sacred circle.” The best part? You leave with a finished, framed mandala that’s ready to hang or place on a shelf the moment you get home.
Come alone and meet new friends or sign up with your bestie, we can’t wait to create with you!

Register at: https://www.backyartists.com/art-classes-playgroup (click the camps/events tab)

❤️💕 Weekend Valentine’s Day classes! 💕❤️Join Rachel and Nicole, owners of Backyartists Art Studio, for a Valentine’s Day...
01/21/2026

❤️💕 Weekend Valentine’s Day classes! 💕❤️

Join Rachel and Nicole, owners of Backyartists Art Studio, for a Valentine’s Day-themed sensory play and process art class. We’ll celebrate love, kindness, and creativity through hands-on, process-focused activities.

Our focus is on the process rather than the product, encouraging creativity, self-expression, and sensory exploration. Each class is designed to support fine motor skills, cognitive development, and confidence—all while having fun and embracing the beauty of the season.

Ideal for ages: 1.5–5 years, with a caregiver present
Duration: 45 minutes
Location: Backyartists Art Studio- 8 Medford Street, Arlington Center
Pre-registration required | All materials included

Dress for mess and join us for a fun time!

*Tickets are non-refundable, but may be transferred to a friend if you’re unable to attend. Classes will be held at Backyartists Art Studio at 8 Medford Street in Arlington Center.

Register at https://www.backyartists.com/art-classes-playgroup (click the camps/events tab)

New year, (and some) new faces! Our first Messy Minis class of 2026 was filled with so much joy! Lots of giggles, clappi...
01/13/2026

New year, (and some) new faces! Our first Messy Minis class of 2026 was filled with so much joy! Lots of giggles, clapping, chatter, and discovery 😊 Today, we had a group of one-year-olds who enjoyed all the provocations - from sink and float exploration to playing peak-a-boo in a pile of scarves. Such a fun time with this group today!

Want to join us Mondays 9-9:45? Register at: https://www.backyartists.com/art-classes-playgroup (click the camps/events tab)

Children in Sensory Fun classes (18 months-5 years) were welcomed into a winter wonderland this week! We had instant sno...
01/09/2026

Children in Sensory Fun classes (18 months-5 years) were welcomed into a winter wonderland this week! We had instant snow (feels like real snow!!) with trucks for plowing, tin foil covered tables and different tools for creating snowy day scenes, and blue kinetic sand with fake ice cubes, trucks, and blocks for molding.

Sound like fun? Come join us this session! To register: https://www.backyartists.com/art-classes-playgroup

Our Afternoon Art Explorers (K-2nd graders) were excited to get back into the studio this week! We began with raised sal...
01/09/2026

Our Afternoon Art Explorers (K-2nd graders) were excited to get back into the studio this week! We began with raised salt paintings, where children created a design with glue, poured salt on top, and then used watercolors to gently add color. This is a really fun and easy project to try at home too!

After they had finished their paintings, they were excited to dig into the sensory stations available throughout the studio. They made “snow pancakes” with instant snow and had fun serving them up to each other and to us. They also used kinetic sand and trucks and painted at the easel texture wall. We can’t wait for a fun session of creating together!

There’s still space on Wednesdays 1:30-2:30 and Thursdays 3:30-4:30. To join: https://www.backyartists.com/art-classes-playgroup

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8 Medford Street
Methuen, MA
02474

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