Where Wild Minds Gather.
Wild Matter Art Studios is a hands-on hub for contemporary craft and creativity, led by artist and educator Dyan Akkouche, MFA, M.Ed. We offer small, personalized classes for kids, teens, and adults, where participants can make boldly, think wildly, and connect with a creative community.
For teens, our signature After School Art Program—ASAP is the perfect place to explore, experiment, and create after school, building skills and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.
General Information
Wild Matter Art Studios is in the preparation phase, and we are actively developing the programs, partnerships, and courses that will define our launch. Our journey officially begins in Summer 2026 with the launch of our flagship children and youth initiatives, Art Scouts (8-13) and After School Art Program—ASAP.
Our studios offers six 8-week rotations per year including Fall, Early Winter, Late Winter, Spring, Early Summer and Late Summer. Each 8-week rotation contains a 6-week block for courses and a 2-week block for half day and full day workshops. We also offer longer immersive studio experiences and specialized summer art programs. Art supplies and firing are included and based on the course offerings.
Adult & Teen Learning
6-week Studio Courses meet for 2 hours a week $250
8-week Immersive Studio for 5 hours a week $450
Adult & Teen Workshops 1 day, $25 per hour
Kids Learning
Kids Workshops $20 per hour
Art Scouts Summer Art Camps are 1 week long, 3 hours a day for $325 a week
Tentative Calendar
Early Summer Session 2026
May & June
KIDS—Art Scouts: Mixed Media Art Camp
Late Summer Session 2027
July & August
KIDS—Art Scouts: Clay & Sculpture Camp
Late Winter Session 2027
January & February
Workshops:
Just for Fun— Mugs Be Love
FIBERS—I Felt That” Felted Valentine
CLAY—Heart Shaped Boxes
KIDS—Coiled Hearts (Ages 8-13)
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Fall Session 2026
September & October
Workshop:
KIDS— Clay Monster Mash
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Early Winter Session 2026
November & December
Workshops:
Just for Fun— Cozy Cocoa Set
CLAY— Ornaments
KIDS—Clay Snowman (Ages 8-13)
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Early Summer Session 2027
May & June
Workshop & Camp Offerings:
Just for Fun—Berry Bowls & Tapas Trays
FIBERS—Felted Jewelry
CLAY—Geometric Forms
KIDS—Art Scouts: Clay & Sculpture Camp
(Ages 8-13)
KIDS—Art Scouts: Mixed Media Art Camp
(Ages 8-13)
KIDS— ART ROCKS! Workshops (Ages 8-13
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Early Winter Session 2027
November & December
Workshop Offerings:
JFF— Cozy Cocoa Set
FIBERS— Felt Scarves
CLAY— Ornaments
JEWELRY—Pendants
KIDS—Clay Snowman (Ages 8-13)
KIDS— Winter Wonderland (Ages 8-13)
Late Winter Session 2027
January & February
Workshop Offerings:
JFF— Mugs Be Love— Clay for Couples
FIBERS—I Felt That” Felted Valentine
CLAY—Heart Shaped Boxes
JEWELRY—Polymer clay jewelry
KIDS—Coiled Hears(Ages 8-13)
KIDS— Love Tokens and Beads (Ages 8-13)
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Late Summer Session 2027
July & August
Workshop & Camp Offerings:
JFF—Summer Clay Birdhouses
FIBER—Wet Felt Globes
CLAY—Organic Forms
TEEN— Architecture and Design CAMP (Ages 14-18)
KIDS— Mixed Media CAMP (Ages 8-13)
KIDS—Animal Puppets and Handmade Toys (Ages 8-13)
Spring Session 2027
March & April
Workshops:
Just for Fun— Clay Flora & Fauna
FIBERS—Wet Felt Handbags
CLAY—Pop it Press mold Pottery
KIDS— Springtime Mixed Media
Classes:
Beginning Wheel Throwing —Wednesday 6-8 pm
Beginning Wheel Throwing — Saturday 10-12 pm
Fall Session
September & October
Workshop Offerings:
JFF—Clay Leaves & Pumpkins
FIBER—Felted Pet Portraits
CLAY—Surface Design for Ceramics
JEWELRY—Alternative Materials Jewelry
KIDS— Clay Monster Mash
KIDS—Halloweeeeen!
Fall Session
September & October
Workshop Offerings:
JFF—Clay Leaves & Pumpkins
FIBER—Felted Pet Portraits
CLAY—Surface Design for Ceramics
JEWELRY—Alternative Materials Jewelry
KIDS— Clay Monster Mash
KIDS—Halloweeeeen!