Sharing a passion for art!
I started The Curious Brush in 2016 to encourage kids to explore art, experiment with different materials, and create in new ways. The experience matters as much as the masterpiece! I’m an encourager of first attempts and second tries, and I believe the very process of creating helps kids relax, express emotion, solve problems, and feel brave and successful. I'm glad you've found me, thanks for visiting, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions!
-- Julie Reed
Fall 2026
To register for classes, contact me with your student's name and grade level, and a parent's name and cell number. Then we can sort out payment; registration is not complete and a spot will not be reserved for your student until payment is received. Thank you!
After-school weekly classes
1st-5th graders
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Sept. 10-Oct. 29 • $275
Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (no class 11/26) • $210
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4th-8th graders
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
Sept. 9-Oct. 28 • $275
Nov. 4-Dec. 16 (no class 11/11, 11/25) • $175
Backpack Charm workshop
Sculpt a charm from clay, and we'll attach
a keychain clip; join once or come twice
and make a different one each time!
4-6 p.m. • $40/class • 2nd-8th grade
Friday Nov. 6 • Friday Nov. 13​​
Morning weekly classes
Kindergarten-4th graders
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Sept. 8-Oct. 27 • $300
Nov. 3-Dec. 15 (no class 11/24) • $235
4th-10th graders
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Sept. 10-Oct. 29 • $300
Nov. 5-Dec. 17 (no class 11/26) • $235
The Curious Brush is a vendor with Horizon, Cottonwood, South Sutter, Visions, Feather River, Clarksville, Lake View, and Pacific Charter Institute
Note: A $25 discount will be applied to weekly morning classes if payment is made via Venmo, PayPal, cash, or check
Art camps on school holidays
9 a.m.-2 p.m. • 1st-6th grade • $85/day
Indigenous Peoples' Day -- Mon. Oct. 12
Veteran's Day -- Wed Nov. 11
Thanksgiving break -- Mon-Tues Nov. 23-24 Winter break -- Mon-Wed Dec 28, 29, 30
Halloween art: $40
Fri Oct 16, 3:30-5:30, 1st-6th grade
Mon Oct 19, 10 a.m.-12, 2nd-8th grade
Fri Oct 23, 4-6 p.m., 3rd-8th grade
Christmas art: $40
Fri Dec 4, 3:30-5:30, 1st-6th grade
Mon Dec 7, 10 a.m.-12, 2nd-8th grade
Fri Dec 11, 4-6 p.m., 3rd-8th grade
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I understand that life sometimes interrupts our best intentions, so if you need to cancel:
• If the start date of the activity is 2 weeks away or more, I'll issue a full refund.
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• If the activity is less than 2 weeks away:
--Camps (minimum 4 hours in length): I'll provide two 8x10 canvases and a small selection of paints for each day of camp your child misses, so they can have some creative time at home
--Weekly classes (3-8 week duration): If you are cancelling the entire session, I will provide one 8x10 canvas per class, plus a small selection of paints, so your child can have some creative time at home.
--Birthday parties, private classes, or Scout badges: I'll make myself as accessible as possible to reschedule to a new date within 4 weeks of the original date.