About Create Art Studio

Create Art Studio came about from the vision of two friends who saw a need for a process based art studio in the heart of their hometown of Indianapolis. These longtime friends, who met when their own children were bright eyed toddlers, found a common bond over art and its ability to bring together children, their families, and community.

Choosing to follow their dreams, Create provides a unique space where all can come together to celebrate their inner creative.

Chrissy Sweigart,

Co-Founder and Art Teacher

Chrissy has been involved in art since the time she could a hold a paintbrush. Chrissy followed her family’s love for art into pursuing her BS in Visual Arts All Grade from Ball State University. Chrissy has taught art for over 20 years from ages preschool and up in a multitude of settings. She has taught in parochial, private, and public schools in both Indianapolis and Chicago. She has also created art extravaganza summer art camps, been a member of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum Guild where she helped to bring the Haunted House to life, and most recently taught early childhood through lower school art at Sycamore School in Indianapolis.

Alissa Moody,

Co-Founder and Art Enthusiast

Growing up in a family who put great emphasis on all things art, Alissa has always had a passion for supporting the arts in her community and at large during her travels. Now with two children, Alissa continues to seek out opportunities to immerse herself, children, and family into the arts. She discovered the need for a process based art studio in her community, and with the help of her talented friend and art teacher, Chrissy, set out to bring this vision to a reality in her community. Alissa also has years of pediatric experience, serving as a Pediatric Physical Therapist at both Peyton Manning and Riley Children’s Hospitals for over 13 years.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • Create Art Studio prides itself in being a process based art studio. Process Art is art that is choice-driven, artist directed, and celebrates the experience of discovery. In process art, the end product is always unique and the focus resides in the creation of the work instead of the outcome. It is developmentally appropriate for toddlers, preschoolers, and young children because it meets them where they are currently at as sensory explorers.

  • 6511 Ferguson Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, in the heart of Broad Ripple Village

  • Mini-Maker classes for ages 2-5 years old.

    Art Explorer classes for young artists from 4-6 years old

    Studio Explorer classes for ages 6-9 years old

    Art Lab classes for our older tween artists, ages 10 and up

    * That being said, every child is created uniquely so we can always be flexible with ages as needed. If you have questions about whether a specific class will meets your child’s needs, please contact us. Also, be on the look out on our calendar for tween nights, family explorer experiences, parties, camps, and more!

  • Yes! Drop in classes will be available if session enrollment does not reach capacity. We will also offer drop in opportunities for our open studio and pop up sessions. Follow our calendar for available drop in dates.

  • It depends on the offering, however usually no more than 12.

  • Dress to make a mess and have fun! At Create Art Studio, we encourage children to immerse themselves in art. That being said, smocks and aprons will be available.

  • Our studio is located in the heart of Broad Ripple, with access to the Monon Trail and a short walk from local restaurants, coffee shops, and many green spaces. We have a total of 14 parking spots with additional street parking located along Ferguson. We also have bike and stroller parking in case you are coming from the Monon Trail.

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