Activities, Camps and After School Classes in New Haven, CT

Join us for open studio time. During open studio you and your little ones can explore our play area and choose a ceramic or canvas to paint and decorate.

A Little of Everything Week is exactly that! Campers get to explore a bit of everything—from slime and ceramics to canvas art, clay projects, and so much more. Each day offers new choices and creative adventures, and we can’t wait to see what your child picks and what they create! ​

A week of creating art with glow in the dark paints and pastels. From ceramics to slime and canvases! The campers will ahem a blast!

Join us for a weekly class where child and caregiver can enjoy time being creative. We have various activities set up from sensory stations to painting and exploring!

Last year we made fairy houses, but this year we will be creating homes for our dolls, stuffies or what ever you have at tucked into your bed! From building the boxes, to designing the wallpaper and carpets, to building furniture. This week is not ideal for children under 7 years old as there will be a lot of hot glue and building, but they can still give it their best try. ​ We are looking forward to seeing rooftop terraces and mini furniture.

Join us as we explore the world of illustration! Students will design their own characters, build original ideas, and work in pen & ink while developing their own unique artistic style. Inspired by nature and outdoor scenes, each artist will create a personal portfolio to take home. Let’s bring their imaginative worlds to life. Spots are limited!

Advanced art projects will NOT be completed in one week. These are longer projects and take up to 4 classes to complete. We work with a variety of mediums and take our art to different levels with shading and details.

Join us for an exciting week of illustration!​

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!

At The Giggling Pig, we offer a wide array of creative options to spark your imagination! From ceramics and slime to painting, our walk-in activities are priced from $30 & up. Choose your favorite craft and enjoy a morning filled with creativity and fun. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, loving, and friendly environment, perfect for becoming a part of our cherished TGP family. If you’re thinking of making creativity a regular part of your week, consider purchasing our activity packs to save money. Visit us and see why spending time at The Giggling Pig is the perfect way to brighten your day! THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF!

What better way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo than learning all about Mexican folk art? This week we are diving into color as we explore the rich history embedded into the symbolism of artesanía art. Students will learn about symmetry as they implement detailed patterns of their own design. Filling the page in bold color to mimic the vibrant aesthetic of this renowned art style.

During this week campers get to enjoy a different ceramic and slime daily. Although there are options to take part in painting on canvas instead. ​ We know going home we so many slimes and ceramics can be overwhelming - so we have you covered. From fluffy slime to glow in the dark and snow slime - we will keep the campers day filled with exciting activities!

Join us for Summer Art Club weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:30-4.

Join us as we explore the world of illustration! Students will design their own characters, build original ideas, and work in pen & ink while developing their own unique artistic style. Inspired by nature and outdoor scenes, each artist will create a personal portfolio to take home. Let’s bring their imaginative worlds to life. Spots are limited!

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!

Last year we made fairy houses, but this year we will be creating homes for our dolls, stuffies or what ever you have at tucked into your bed! From building the boxes, to designing the wallpaper and carpets, to building furniture. This week is not ideal for children under 7 years old as there will be a lot of hot glue and building, but they can still give it their best try. ​ We are looking forward to seeing rooftop terraces and mini furniture.

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 us for a special Father’s Day event where kids will create handmade gifts for dads and the amazing caregivers who fill that role. To keep the surprise TOP SECRET, we won’t be posting the craft image online! Pizza included All crafting supplies included Call the studio if you'd like a little hint about the project! Spots are limited — reserve yours today.

At The Giggling Pig, we offer a wide array of creative options to spark your imagination! From ceramics and slime to painting, our walk-in activities are priced from $25 & up. Choose your favorite craft and enjoy a morning filled with creativity and fun. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, loving, and friendly environment, perfect for becoming a part of our cherished TGP family. If you’re thinking of making creativity a regular part of your week, consider purchasing our activity packs to save money. Visit us and see why spending time at The Giggling Pig is the perfect way to brighten your day! THIS IS NOT A DROP OFF!

As summer draws to a close, we're giving campers the freedom to choose their creative adventures for the final days of camp. Each day, we'll offer a selection of activities ranging from canvas painting and ceramics to slime making and collage crafting. Campers can decide how they want to spend their day, exploring different mediums and expressing their unique artistic styles. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to dive into what they love most and end their summer with a burst of creativity and personal expression. Join us for these last few days of fun-filled, self-directed creativity!​

As summer draws to a close, we're giving campers the freedom to choose their creative adventures for the final days of camp. Each day, we'll offer a selection of activities ranging from canvas painting and ceramics to slime making and collage crafting. Campers can decide how they want to spend their day, exploring different mediums and expressing their unique artistic styles. It's a wonderful opportunity for them to dive into what they love most and end their summer with a burst of creativity and personal expression. Join us for these last few days of fun-filled, self-directed creativity!​