Activities, Camps and After School Classes in Milford, CT

ABOUT Focusing on composition, color theory, and values, this class allows students to experiment with various medium techniques, including clay, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and tempera. 60 minutes. Ages 4-6. THIS WEEK: Spring is finally here and Easter is right around the corner, so let's celebrate these new beginnings with the perfect symbol of life and hope, an egg! This week students will use their creative skills to have some festive fun as they create and decorate their very own (Ceramic egg plate) (sculpted birds nest). Dress for a mess!

We are open for "Open Studio" this weekend with some special St. Patrick's Day projects including: Leprechaun House - $30 Shamrock Sand Art Shake - $25 Shamrock Slime - $25 Assorted Ceramics - Starting at $25 Reserve your time slot and choose your project when you arrive at the studio.

Focusing on composition, color theory, and values, this class allows students to experiment with various medium techniques, including clay, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and tempera. 60 minutes. Ages 4-6. THIS WEEK: In this week's class we’re celebrating earth day while we learn about the american pop artist Keith Haring. Haring used his graffiti inspired art to spread awareness for various social causes and believed art should be accessible to all. Similarly, this beautiful planet we call home is meant to be shared in harmony with all its inhabitants, and what better way to spread this holiday's message than with art? Students will reproduce Haring’s expressive yet simplistic style with color blocking, exercising control as they learn useful application techniques. With a strong focus on shape and design, their strokes will transform into a message of gratitude and shared wealth for our beloved earth.

Step into a magical week of camp where young artists become wizards in training. Inspired by the world of Harry Potter, campers will create enchanting projects like their own wand, personalized Hogwarts house crest, chocolate clay frogs and more! Each day will blend creativity with a touch of magic - perfect for any witch or wizard ready for an unforgettable art adventure!

Step into the magical world of Giggling Pig Village! This special camp week invites your child to explore the village, meet all the characters, and discover the stories behind their personalities and how they were created. Campers will dive into creativity as they learn about character design, storytelling, and even a little entrepreneurship while bringing their own original characters to life. The fun continues with board-game making, character cards, daily projects, and an exciting village-wide competition! All campers can enter their character for a chance to have it professionally illustrated by creator Hannah Perry. Optional Giggling Pig goodie bags and signed books will also be available. Ready to join the fun? So are we — sign up now!

Experience the magic of "Fairy Frolic" week at our Summer Camp! Kids will embark on a creative adventure, building whimsical wooden houses and crafting tiny furniture using a variety of materials, including natural elements and cardboard. Guided by our attentive staff, campers will design and construct their own enchanting fairy worlds, transforming imagination into art. Join us at The Giggling Pig Art Camp for a week of creativity, hands-on fun, and fairy tale magic! ​

Unleash your creativity in a unique setting at the "In the Dark Art Camp," where young artists are invited to explore the mysterious and captivating world of glow-in-the-dark and UV-responsive art. This immersive art experience encourages campers to step out of the conventional light and dive into techniques that flourish in the dark, stimulating their artistic senses in new and unexpected ways.

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us for the sweetest mini camp ever! At Stuffie Sleepover Camp, kids will create everything their stuffie needs for a cozy sleepover — including a mini bed, no-sew blanket and fun accessories. We’ll mix crafting, imaginative play, and games before winding down with a cozy storytime with our plush friends. Don’t have a stuffie? No problem! Kids can bring their own or purchase a Giggling Pig plush at camp for $12. What to Bring: 🐻 Your favorite stuffie (optional) 🥨 A nut-free snack and water bottle All art materials are included. Spots are limited!

Join us for a magical St. Patrick's Day Piglet's Playgroup! Through beautiful, sensory rich experiences (both dry and messy), playdough provocations, dramatic play centers and paint exploration stations we will play and learn together, picking up powerful skills like problem solving and making friends. We believe in child-led learning. There is so much power (and joy) that follows when you provide your child with the space and tools to discover themselves through sensory rich, meaningful exploration.

Focusing on composition, color theory, and values, this class allows students to experiment with various medium techniques, including clay, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, and tempera. 90 minutes. Ages 7-9. THIS WEEK: Join us this week for an immersive spring drawing! Students will learn different approaches for texture as they experiment with oil pastel to create this adorable pup. Our objective is to capture the gentle nature of a butterfly kiss in a whimsical style while implementing contrast and color to make the project pop. Dress for a mess!

Every year we love to read the books our campers create - Remember this camp sells out fast so don't delay. We print 1 copy for you child to enjoy and share with you - but additional copies are available for $20 each. The topic is completely up to your child and we assist with writing, spelling and any help they may need. We appreciate your patience with this camp as editing, and formatting does take some time. Please give us 3 weeks to turn the books around.

Experience the magic of "Fairy Frolic" week at our Summer Camp! Kids will embark on a creative adventure, building whimsical wooden houses and crafting tiny furniture using a variety of materials, including natural elements and cardboard. Guided by our attentive staff, campers will design and construct their own enchanting fairy worlds, transforming imagination into art. Join us at The Giggling Pig Art Camp for a week of creativity, hands-on fun, and fairy tale magic! ​

Join us for a magical St. Patrick's Day Piglet's Playgroup! Through beautiful, sensory rich experiences (both dry and messy), playdough provocations, dramatic play centers and paint exploration stations we will play and learn together, picking up powerful skills like problem solving and making friends. We believe in child-led learning. There is so much power (and joy) that follows when you provide your child with the space and tools to discover themselves through sensory rich, meaningful exploration.

It’s Sculpture Week—hooray! We’re so excited for this hands-on, wonderfully messy week of creativity. Campers should come dressed for a mess and ready with patience as we design, build, and sculpt our pets—or the pets we wish we had! Using clay, papier-mâché, and plaster, we’ll spend the week bringing their creations to life as they work toward a magical finished piece. Campers will also have the chance to create extra accessories for their pets, including homes, collars, leashes, and even tiny crowns. It’s a week full of imagination, sculpting, and so much fun!

Join The Giggling Pig for our Fourth Annual Easter egg hunt! We will have Easter crafts, an egg hunt and a visit with the Easter Bunny! Join us!

​Furry friends make the best friends! This week we will be working in pencil, acrylics, ink, watercolor and clay! Join us as we make our way through the zoo and learn how to draw painting and sculpt some of our favorite animals.

Dive into a magical week of sea life! From seashells and sandcastles to mermaids and starfish, campers will explore all the wonders of the ocean through hands-on creativity and imagination. This week, your child will bring home starfish sculptures, canvas paintings, and beautiful ocean-inspired illustrations—plus a few surprise seashell treasures we can’t wait to share! Join us for a wave of fun and creativity!

Calling all tiny chefs! It’s time to grab an apron and enter the sweetest competition in town. Drop the kids off for a high-energy, hands-on culinary night where they’ll decorate their own chef aprons and create show-stopping cupcakes worthy of a MasterChef title. Think sprinkles flying, frosting swirls, and lots of proud “look what I made!” moments.

Join us for a magical St. Patrick's Day Piglet's Playgroup! Through beautiful, sensory rich experiences (both dry and messy), playdough provocations, dramatic play centers and paint exploration stations we will play and learn together, picking up powerful skills like problem solving and making friends. We believe in child-led learning. There is so much power (and joy) that follows when you provide your child with the space and tools to discover themselves through sensory rich, meaningful exploration.

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. We will also be mixing in some watercolor and acrylic projects throughout the week. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

Join us for a sweet and creative Toy Story Takeover Week event! From 4:30–5:30 PM, our friends from Sunshine Sweets will lead young artists through a fun Toy Story–inspired cupcake decorating class. Kids will learn simple decorating techniques while creating cupcakes inspired by their favorite characters — think sheriff stars, clouds, aliens, and colorful sprinkles galore. After decorating their delicious creations, the fun continues with a Toy Story–inspired art craft led by our Giggling Pig team. Artists will create a themed project to take home while their cupcakes are safely boxed up to enjoy later.