OUR VISION

CREATIVITY INNOVATION EXPERIMENTATION

Encourage & foster creative & innovative thinkers through art & play.
We believe in organic learning, experimentation, and critical thinking.
Bring nature into the classroom and provide outdoor opportunities.
Create a "yes" environment where children are given the opportunity to explore, create and experience hands-on learning.

OUR CLASSES, CAMPS,

FIELD TRIPS & BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE

Painted Leaf started in my backyard as a

♥️HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY♥️ The rain stopp

CHILD-LED

OPEN ENDED

PROCESS BASED

Children lead the way

Children explore all possibilities

We focus on the creative process, exploration, & experience rather than the result.

We are a process-based

art & exploration studio

We are true believers in the power of play, art, & creativity. Our process-based approach focuses on the experience of making & creating rather than the end result. This means we value and honor each child's uniqueness and encourage them to express themselves freely.

Painted Leaf's classes are designed to promote creativity, critical thinking, & problem-solving skills. By creating a "yes environment", a place where we say yes more often than no, we create an authentic learning experience and promote independence & self-esteem.

If you live in the Tampa Bay area and have kiddos who love to explore and get creative they'll love our classes!

We also love helping local businesses plan their family-friendly events.

We are currently working with some amazing local organizations to be able to provide a variety of classes & playgroups throughout Tampa Bay.

You can currently find us in:

Riverview, FL

A SIMPLER PLACE FARM & MARKET

Tampa, FL

LITTLE PLAY PLACE

Interested in bringing the Painted Leaf experience to your private event, business or organization? Contact us so we can customize your experience! Read more about our mobile studio.

COMMUNITY

LOCATIONS

We have worked with

Community Roots Collective

Tribe Seminole Heights

Doby Elementary

Creative Loafing - Sensory Overload in

Chihuly Collection

Littlest Trunk

Seminole Heights Soccer Tots

Frozen treasures ❄️ this was such a hit!

OWNER & DIRECTOR

Dedicated to providing unique creative environments

Hi! I'm so happy you are interested in Painted Leaf Studio!

Since graduating with an art degree from the University of South Florida I have searched for a way to connect my love for the arts with my passion for encouraging our future innovators to be creative, critical thinkers and invested in learning. Inspired by my incredibly creative & curious daughter, Painted Leaf was born as a way to share my passion for art, outdoor education & sensory experiences.

When I'm not teaching kids I'm working as a portrait/lifestyle photographer, exploring Tampa's parks, or working on my own art.