Activites, Camps and After School Classes in Milford, CT

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! ​

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!

This week we're putting our illustrative skills to the test as we recreate this enchanting sun and moon design. Students will embrace the concept of line to capture expression, in this step by step project. They will sharpen their drawing skills before running wild with color. Focusing on design and composition, their art will shine with this illuminating caricature of celestial bodies. Art Lessons perfect for ages 4-6 years. 1-hour class We will use a variety of media, including watercolor, acrylic & tempera paints, oil pastels, mixed media, and clay for our beginner classes throughout the school-year! Join us on Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday each week... or whenever it's convenient for you! We do the same project each of those days for each week, and then something new for the next week! Dress for a mess! Please! We use acrylic paints and sometimes they are difficult to remove from clothes!

The Giggling Pig is a place where everyone is welcome to join in the fun and be themselves! So in celebration of MLK and our mission to inspire unique expression we’re painting these colorful "Hands of Hope". Students will practice their blending techniques as they depict the colors of the rainbow. Then, after they've learned all about ROYGBIV, they’ll experiment with mixing all those colors together to get an array of skin tones. While exploring color, we see that though there is a whole spectrum of different outcomes, they all contain parts of the same rainbow.

Let’s practice our drawing techniques with this Beatrix Potter inspired mouse! Potter was a popular English writer and illustrator, responsible for classic stories such as “Peter Rabbit”. This week we are mimicking her whimsical style to draw an adorable mouse. Students will get to practice line and form to set up a successful composition with a distinct background and foreground. They will also learn valuable cross hatching techniques to express value and light.

This week we’re celebrating the truly iconic artist and activist Augusta Savage! Known for her sculptures and influential art gallery, Savage is responsible for educating and encouraging a generation of nationally renowned artists born out of the Harlem Renaissance. We will experiment with the tactile approach of clay by making an antelope bust. Students will expand their sculpting techniques while learning about armature support construction, troubleshooting with different approaches to balance and application. To top it all off, they will add their own lively touch by painting their masterpiece, focusing on value and form.

No school? No problem! Send them here to enjoy a day full of creativity and fun! Please bring a NUT-FREE snack and lunch for full-day, along with water bottle!

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.

Are you ready for it? Calling all Swifties for a very special camp over Winter Break! We will be creating Taylor-inspired art , making bracelets, creating jewelry boxes for our bracelets and more!

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.

​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.

Get ready to turn all of this year's trends into Pop Culture inspired art. From labubus to K-Pop Demon Hunters to colorful game worlds inspired by Roblox - we will draw inspiration from kid-loved trends. We will create mini worlds, posters and mixed - media pieces based on the things that they're most excited about. Join us and turn the coolest pop culture trends into your very own art!

This thoughtfully designed experience focuses on holistic development in a sensory rich environment. We will work on gross motor skills, language development, and sensory exploration for your toddler's holistic development. Why Piglet School? Small Classes: 🤝 Personalized Attention Guarantee. Benefit from our low teacher-to-student ratio as our dedicated staff nurtures each child's unique journey with individualized care. Independence Building: 🌱 Our drop-off classes support toddlers in developing independence and socialization, aiding them in adapting to structured routines. Skill Development: 🎨 Engage in structured activities that enhance key developmental areas, laying the foundation for future learning.

This thoughtfully designed experience focuses on holistic development in a sensory rich environment. We will work on gross motor skills, language development, and sensory exploration for your toddler's holistic development. Why Piglet School? Small Classes: 🤝 Personalized Attention Guarantee. Benefit from our low teacher-to-student ratio as our dedicated staff nurtures each child's unique journey with individualized care. Independence Building: 🌱 Our drop-off classes support toddlers in developing independence and socialization, aiding them in adapting to structured routines. Skill Development: 🎨 Engage in structured activities that enhance key developmental areas, laying the foundation for future learning.

Let’s practice our drawing techniques with this Beatrix Potter inspired mouse! Potter was a popular English writer and illustrator, responsible for classic stories such as “Peter Rabbit”. This week we are mimicking her whimsical style to draw an adorable mouse. Students will get to practice line and form to set up a successful composition with a distinct background and foreground. They will also learn valuable cross hatching techniques to express value and light.

Let’s practice our drawing techniques with this Beatrix Potter inspired mouse! Potter was a popular English writer and illustrator, responsible for classic stories such as “Peter Rabbit”. This week we are mimicking her whimsical style to draw an adorable mouse. Students will get to practice line and form to set up a successful composition with a distinct background and foreground. They will also learn valuable cross hatching techniques to express value and light.

Join us as we prepare for Valentine’s Day with beautiful handmade valentines! Students will be given an array of materials to create their love notes, exploring mediums and their imagination to express their unique vision. Best of all, they can top it off with a special message or a poem before sealing it with love for their valentine.

Piglet’s Playgroup is a warm and welcoming caregiver–child class designed for our youngest artists and explorers. Each week, little ones will engage in thoughtfully curated experiences centered around a playful theme. Children will enjoy sensory-rich activities, process art projects, and open-ended invitations to play that nurture creativity, curiosity, and connection. With their caregiver by their side, children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, try new things, and discover the joy of making. This class is all about the process—not the product—giving kids the freedom to get messy, experiment, and learn through hands-on exploration. Piglet’s Playgroup is more than a class—it’s a chance to build community, create memories, and celebrate the wonder of early childhood. Ages 4.5 and under. This is not a drop off class, each child must be accompanied by an adult.

We will take your child step by step through a painting breaking it down for all to follow. With a very loose and organic stroke everyone who can pick up a paint brush will be able to recreate their very own work of art with our staff's guidance. During the process our staff will educate everyone on technique which will help them to be able to walk away with the ability to practice at home. During each session the children will be able to break for snacks and drinks to help make their time even more fun!

In this four-week advanced drawing workshop, artists will explore pop culture–inspired illustration while building real drawing skills along the way. Each week we’ll dive into current favorites turning them into bold, expressive drawings. Artists will learn how to draw faces and figures with confidence, capture personality and emotion, and level up their line work, shading, and composition. This class is perfect for kids who are ready to take their skills to the next level in a fun, supportive studio environment. ✨ What we’ll focus on: • Stylized portraits & character drawing • Proportions, facial features & expressions • Clean line work, inking & shading techniques • Turning favorite pop culture moments into original art By the end of the session, artists will leave with a collection of polished drawings and stronger skills they can use in sketchbooks long after class ends. 🖤 Trendy. Creative. Skill-building. 🎧 Bring the inspiration — we’ll bring the tools.