Welcome to Happy Artists - a bright, colorful, joy-filled studio where creativity comes to life! We offer an amazing variety of classes, camps and creative experiences for children of all ages, from painting and drawing to clay, mixed media, sewing, and more. Whether your child is just beginning to explore art or already loves to create, our classes are designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and make every visit a fun and meaningful experience.
We make happy art here.
At Happy Artists, we create art that is joyful, colorful, and completely one-of-a-kind. Our projects are designed to celebrate creativity, encourage self-expression, and help each artist make something truly unique - full of personality, imagination, and happiness!
What we offer
Hey there!
I'm Alicia Johnson
FOUNDER AND ART INSTRUCTOR
Alicia Johnson has been an educator for over twenty-five years, both as an elementary classroom teacher and educational specialist. Inspiring creativity in children is her JOY and LOVE. It is her mission to ignite a passion for making things and give each young artist the courage to use their creative gifts. Alicia lives in Escalon with her husband and three children. She enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, designing and eating her favorite - chocolate chip cookies! Her motto is "YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MUCH HAPPY!"
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Why Happy Artits?
Our Mission is Simple
TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND CULTIVATE
A LOVE FOR THE ARTS!
At Happy Artists Children’s Creative Studio, our mission is to nurture creativity, confidence, and self-expression in every child through engaging, hands-on art experiences. We provide a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment where young artists can explore a variety of materials, techniques, and ideas - encouraging imagination, problem-solving, and a lifelong love for the arts.
Come create with us!
What they're saying
We absolutely love Happy Artists! My daughter counts down the days until art class every week, and it’s easily one of the highlights of our schedule. Every project is so unique, and I love that they’re creating more than just crafts - they’re learning real art techniques, exploring different materials, and even learning about famous artists along the way.
The studio is such a happy, welcoming place, and you can tell how much love and thought goes into everything. The teachers are kind, patient, and make every child feel special and capable.
If you’re looking for an art program that inspires creativity, builds confidence, and gives your child something to genuinely look forward to, I can’t recommend Happy Artists enough. It’s been such a wonderful experience for our family!
