Step outside the traditional classroom and into a world of pure imagination, where the united campus of The Hub on Canal and Jane’s Art Center gives your child the ultimate space to unplug, play, and discover who they are.
Beyond simply teaching art, the newly joined campus of The Hub on Canal and Jane’s Art Center serves as a vibrant, judgment-free sanctuary for youth in New Smyrna Beach. These programs are designed as immersive, hands-on experiences where kids and teens can step away from digital screens and engage their senses in the physical world. Guided by compassionate local artists, students are encouraged to embrace the messy, beautiful process of creation. It is an environment that prioritizes individuality over perfection, giving young minds the freedom to explore their inner worlds and turn their biggest ideas into tangible reality.
Medium Mastery: Direct, hands-on experience working with diverse materials, including acrylics, textiles, raw clay, and ceramic glazes.
Core Art Techniques: Foundational knowledge in color theory, perspective drawing, spatial awareness, and 3D hand-building.
Project Execution: The ability to take a project from an initial concept or sketch all the way through to a finalized, polished piece.
Studio Etiquette: Learning how to properly use, clean, and respect professional art tools and shared studio spaces.
Creative Confidence: Building self-esteem by seeing their personal visions brought to life and validated by professional mentors.
Resilience and Adaptability: Learning that artistic “mistakes” are just opportunities to pivot, teaching them how to problem-solve without frustration.
Digital Detox: Engaging in a highly tactile, sensory-rich environment that grounds them in the physical present and improves focus.
Emotional Expression: Gaining a healthy, constructive outlet to process feelings and communicate complex ideas they might not have the words for.
Social Connection: Collaborating and sharing ideas with a welcoming community of like-minded peers, fostering a sense of belonging.
Transform your child’s summer break into an eight-week artistic adventure at the united campus of The Hub on Canal and Jane’s Art Center, where weekly themed camps turn endless summer days into masterpieces!
Operating in the heart of downtown New Smyrna Beach, the Summer Art Camp program at The Hub on Canal and Jane’s Art Center offers a dynamic, multi-disciplinary escape for kids and teens. The camp is structured around eight individually themed weeks, typically running from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. With strictly limited, small class sizes, campers receive individualized, hands-on instruction from professional local artists. Each week brings a new immersive experience—ranging from street chalk art and canvas painting to tactile clay building and mixed media—ensuring that no two weeks of summer are ever exactly the same.
