Summer Art Camp
in Shady Hollow
Three weeks of color, mess, and made-by-hand projects for K-5 kids. Taught by Kristin Speich, owner of The Painted Hand.
Meet your kid's teacher.
Kristin Speich owns and runs The Painted Hand, a mural and watercolor art business based here in Shady Hollow. She's spent years working with kids and making art, and the summer program is her way of bringing both together for the neighborhood.
Small groups, real materials, finished pieces every session. Kids learn by doing.
Kristin Speich
Muralist & watercolor artist. Brings color to school walls, homes, and now summer afternoons.
What kids will actually make.
Each week is its own thing, so kids can come for one, two, or all three. Every kid leaves each session with something they made, paint on their fingers, and (probably) a story to tell at dinner.
Watercolor Basics
June 9 - 11
Brushes, paper, color mixing, and a few finished pieces each kid takes home. Loose, playful, not perfect on purpose.
Big Color, Big Walls
June 16 - 18
Collaborative mural-style projects on large paper and panels. Each kid contributes to a group piece and works on their own smaller version.
Portraits of the Things You Love
June 23 - 25
Pets, houses, people. Painted the way they feel, not the way they look. Kids leave with a finished portrait of someone or something that matters to them.
Everything you'd want to know.
Pick a week. Or all three.
$185 / week
3 sessions, 9 hours of instruction
$500 / all 3 weeks
Saves $55. Same kid, all three weeks.
Color in the neighborhood, all summer long.
The Painted Hand is built around one idea: putting color into spaces and lives that need it. The summer program is the kid-sized version of that.
Three weeks. Real art supplies. Small groups so every kid gets attention. Projects they can actually finish and take home. The kind of summer thing kids tell stories about at dinner.
Scholarship spots are available for families where cost is a barrier. If you'd like to help fund those spots or donate supplies, reach out.
The stuff parents actually ask.
?What if my kid has never done art before?
That's the whole point. Most of our projects assume no prior experience. We meet kids where they are.
?What if my kid has done a lot of art?
We'll push them. The projects are flexible enough that a beginner and a kid with experience can sit at the same table and both leave with something they're proud of.
?What if my kid is shy?
We've all worked with shy kids. The small group size (4 per teacher) means we can give every kid the attention they need to feel comfortable. Day 1 is mostly settling in.
?Allergies or accommodations?
Tell us at registration and we'll work with you. We use standard art supplies (washable tempera, watercolor, paper). Let us know about any sensitivities.
?What's your refund policy?
Full refund up to 14 days before a week starts. 50% refund within 14 days. No refunds once a week has begun, but we can transfer your spot to another family.
?What if a week doesn't fill?
We need a minimum of 6 kids per week to run. If a week is canceled, we'll refund you in full and let you know at least one week in advance.
?Can siblings sign up together?
Yes. No sibling discount, but siblings can attend the same week and we'll place them in age-appropriate groups.
?Are you insured?
Yes. We carry general liability insurance for the program. All families sign a standard release form at registration.
12 spots a week. First come, first paint.
Fill out the form and we'll be in touch within 24 hours with next steps, payment details, and the address.
Questions? Email hello@thepaintedhand.com
Browse Kristin's other art offerings.
Outside of summer, The Painted Hand is a mural and watercolor practice. Here's what else she does.
School Murals
Hand-painted mascots, mottos, and big bright walls for K-12 campuses.
See the work →Wall Murals
Custom murals for homes and businesses. Color where there wasn't any.
See the work →House Paintings
Watercolor portraits of your home, painted in colors it probably isn't.
See the work →Pet Paintings
Loose, joyful watercolor portraits of the animals you love.
See the work →