Where kids’ creativity runs wild and grown-ups unwind
A process art studio and coffee shop in Westfield, NJ
Studio Schedule
At Art Cafe, children gain real-life skills through the experience of wildly creative process art!
Designed by child development experts and art educators, our classes are joyful immersions into sensory materials, innovative art methods, and building & engineering.
Fall Semester
Starting this September, creativity meets the real world as students explore a variety of creative industries, professional tools, and real-world artistic skills — all through Art Cafe’s child-led approach to process art!
Winter Semester
JANUARY 5 - MARCH 21, 2027
REGISTRATION LAUNCHES THIS OCTOBER!
Pack your art bag: we’re going around the world!
This winter, we’re exploring the most extraordinary artwork around the globe as we embark on the Art Cafe World Tour!
Each stop will introduce new materials, creative traditions, and fascinating art-making methods inspired by 10 different countries – from Italy and Greece to India, Bali, Peru, and beyond.
10 destinations. 10 creative adventures. 1 very creative trip around the world.
Our Classes
From sensory discovery to inventive art-making, our child-led approach to process art grows with each child—nurturing curiosity, confidence, and real-world creative skills at every stage!
After-School Creators
1.25 HOURS | AGES 5-7
After school, kids immerse themselves in creativity and self-expression as they explore their wildest artistic ideas.
Creators’ Club
1.25 HOURS | AGES 7-10 + 8-12
A resource-rich space for tinker-thinking kids to invent and test their ideas using a combination of art and engineering methods.
Open Studio
1-2 HOURS | AGES 2-10
Drop in for full access to our sensory art materials, and the freedom to create however you’d like.
Private Parties
1.5 HOURS | ALL AGES!
Enjoy exclusive use of our spacious studio and cafe, where your guests can get comfortable and creative to celebrate your special day!
Art Cafe Camps
Art Cafe camps for children ages 5-10 are filled with hands-on, experiential art activities where kids can dive into open-ended art play. Each day features a creative theme, and children will leave with a custom piece of artwork inspired by their explorations.
