About Our Programs

Whether singing and swinging with Miss Laura, performing a science experiment with an ASU professor, or meeting a furry friend from Grandfather Mountain, your child will learn by doing with our engaging programs. In 2023, The Children’s Playhouse offers more than 200 individual music, art, and STEM programs per year. See what’s happening this month on our program calendar here. Scroll to the bottom of this page to see some pictures of past program.


Proud kid in front of the Big Kids Club name

3:30 Wednesdays September 9-December 16th

Taught by experienced educator and artist Anna Welsh and our own Program Director Laura Schirmer, this weekly afterschool club is just for kids aged 5 to 9. We will be making art and inventions using a variety of fun mediums and tools.

Big Kids Club is free for members or with paid admission to The Children’s Playhouse. Because space is limited so registration is recommended. Click here to sign up for the first meeting on September 9th.

Please note this is not a drop off class; parents or caregivers will need to stay on the premises for the duration of the class, but you are welcome to play with sibling in another room, enjoy some of our free Espresso News coffee, or try the art yourself!

Upcoming Big Kids Club classes:

  • Sept 9 Gelli Prints

  • Sept 16 Build a Pirate Ship

  • Sept 24 Weaving

  • Sept 30 Make Your Own Playdough

  • Oct 7 Sparkling Squeeze Paint

  • Oct 14 Clay Impressions

  • Oct 28 Construct a Cardboard Mask

  • Nov 4 Create Clay Cookies

  • Nov 11 Sewing Art

  • Nov 18 Design Your Own Mini Playground

  • Dec 2 “Gingerbread” Houses

  • Dec 9 Clay people and props

  • Dec 16 Winter Dioramas


Pictures of Past Programs