Lighthouse ArtCenter 3D Studio

About

Foundra members rave about Lighthouse ArtCenter's range of hands-on classes in fused glass, wheel throwing, painting, woodcarving, fiber arts, and clay. Instructors like Carolyn Austin and Chad Steve bring real expertise and know how to help your kid actually learn the craft, whether they're picking up a brush for the first time or already have some skills. Your kid can try anything from breaking glass for beginners to portrait studio to sound objects and whistling vessels. The vibe is genuinely casual and welcoming, no gatekeeping. Most classes run in 3 or 4-week sessions, so you're not locked into a long commitment.

The Lighthouse ArtCenter is a Tequesta based operation and exhibition museum dedicated to educating and developing an appreciation of and interest in the arts for all ages. It features a stand-alone school of art with classes for children and adults, b

Programs (5)

• Special Needs Classes

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  Ages 0–7· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Lighthouse ArtCenter's Special Needs Classes offer art instruction designed specifically for kids and teens with different learning needs, giving them a chance to explore creativity in a supportive environment. Classes run throughout the week with morning, afternoon, and evening options to fit different family schedules, and they're offered right here in Tequesta at their dedicated art school. The program welcomes young learners from early childhood through the teen years, making it inclusive for a wide age range. Best of all, the annual cost is just $1 per year, making quality art education accessible to every family.

• Ceramics For Beginners: Wheel with Ron Shaw

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  Ages 0–7· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  In this beginner wheel throwing class with Ron Shaw at Lighthouse ArtCenter's 3D Studio, your child will get hands-on experience at the pottery wheel, learning to center clay and create their own ceramic pieces from scratch. The program welcomes kids as young as toddlers all the way through teens and adults, so whether your little one is just discovering clay or you want to take the class together, there's room for everyone. Classes are offered throughout the week across morning, afternoon, and evening time slots, so you can find a session that fits your family's schedule. At just $1 per year, this is an incredibly accessible way to explore 3D art, and it's run by Lighthouse ArtCenter, a Tequesta institution that's been dedicated to making real art education available to the whole community.

• Advanced Wheel with Chad Steve

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  Ages 0–7· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  I don't have enough specific information about the "Advanced Wheel with Chad Steve" program to write an accurate description for parents. While I can see this is a pottery wheel class taught by an instructor named Chad Steve at Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta, the website content provided doesn't include details about what students actually do in the class, what skill level it's designed for, or how the sessions are structured. The age range data seems inconsistent (showing 0-7 year olds but also "teens, adults"), and the pricing information ($1.00 per year) appears to be a data extraction error rather than the actual program cost. To write the warm, specific description you're looking for, I'd need access to the actual program page or class description from Lighthouse ArtCenter's website that outlines what happens during the Advanced Wheel classes.

• Summer Camp

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  Ages 0–7· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Lighthouse ArtCenter's Summer Camp gives kids hands-on experience creating art in a real studio setting, right here in Tequesta. The camp welcomes young children through teens and serves all skill levels, whether your kid has never picked up a paintbrush or already loves making art. Classes run throughout the week with morning, afternoon, and evening options, so you can find a schedule that works for your family. The best part is that Lighthouse isn't just a camp—it's an actual exhibition museum and art school, so kids get to learn in a space where real artists create and show their work.

• Workshops

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  Ages 0–7· Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday· Morning, Afternoon, Evening· Paid

  Lighthouse ArtCenter's workshops are perfect if you're looking to introduce your little one to art in a fun, no-pressure way—they offer classes for kids as young as infants all the way through teens and adults, so there's really something for every stage. The studio runs sessions throughout the week during mornings, afternoons, and evenings, plus weekend options, so you can find a time that actually fits your family's schedule. It's a really welcoming place in Tequesta that genuinely cares about building kids' creativity and appreciation for art, not just checking boxes. The cost is incredibly affordable at just a dollar per year, which honestly feels like they're making it accessible to everyone in the community. Since they're also an exhibition museum with their own school of art, your kids get exposed to real artwork and working artists, which gives the whole experience more depth than your typical art class.