FAQ

The camp is $300 per week (for either the morning OR afternoon session).

No, we ask that campers bring a small, nut-free snack and a water bottle each day for snack time. We do have emergency snacks available if needed, but we encourage families to pack something their child enjoys. For drinks, we have a water station available for refills, but bringing a labeled water bottle helps ensure your child stays hydrated throughout the session.

Weekly sessions run from June 2 – August 1, 2025. See the full schedule on our website.

Yes! We offer: ✔ Sibling Discount for families enrolling multiple children. (automatically applied at checkout) ✔ Returning Camper Discount for past participants. (please reach out to info@piekspeakartist.com to receive this code directly)

Yes, a deposit is required to secure your child's spot at registration.

We understand things come up! While we can’t offer make-up days, our instructors will do their best to help your child catch up on their projects.

The camp is designed for children ages 6-13, divided into two sessions: Morning Session (Ages 6-9) | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Afternoon Session (Ages 10-13) | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Please note, there is some flexibility in the age range for each group. Please reach out for exceptions.

Nope! All art materials and supplies are provided. We do recommend campers wear clothing they can get messy in.

Campers will engage in: ✔ Pottery (hand-building & glazing) ✔ Painting (watercolor & acrylic) ✔ Drawing & mixed media projects ✔ Creative warm-up activities ✔ A special end-of-week art showcase for parents

Peaks & Paint is a creative summer camp where kids explore pottery, painting, and drawing in a fun and encouraging environment. Each session includes hands-on projects, an end-of-week art show, and plenty of creative expression!

Yes, our teachers offer private lessons in painting and pottery for both youth and adults. These private lessons are designed for 1-2 people, and pricing varies based on the teacher. To inquire about setting up private lessons, please send an email to info@pikespeakartist.com.

The studio is not responsible for any pieces that remain unclaimed for more than 30 days after the student has been notified. If you know you won't be able to pick up your piece within 30 days, just let your teacher know in advance, and that's perfectly fine. After 30 days, unclaimed pieces are moved to our forgotten pottery shelf and sold at a nominal price, with all proceeds benefiting our youth art scholarship program.

We value your feedback and take it seriously. You can call us or contact us at info@pikespeakartist.com to share your thoughts and experiences. We appreciate your input!

At our studio, we use only non-toxic glazes as a standard practice. That being said, some glazes may contain chemicals that could leach out. We've specifically listed these glazes (noted under the glaze sample in studio) as not suitable for functional ware to be used for consuming foods or drinks.

Unfortunately, we do not offer firing services for external clay pieces. Our kilns are reserved exclusively for works created within our studio by our students. Using outside clay can cause issues with the kiln and affect the firing process.

Using dishwashers is generally fine, but it may increase wear and tear on your pottery! If your glaze contains metals, it could react in the microwave. Metals often produce colors in glazes that are; blue (copper/cobalt), green (copper/cobalt), pink(rutile), red(iron), purple (rutile/cobalt), rust (iron)

At our studio, we use only non-toxic glazes as a standard practice.That being said, some glazes may contain chemicals that could leach out. We've specifically listed these glazes (noted under the glaze sample in studio) as not suitable for functional ware to be used for consuming foods or drinks.

You can easily donate to our youth scholarship program using the donation form at the end of this FAQ page. If you prefer, feel free to reach out to us at info@pikespeakartist.com for a direct link. Thank you for your support!

Scholarships are awarded for specific art classes and workshops. All youth aged 6-17 who are interested in the arts and demonstrate financial need are welcome to apply. We strive to accommodate all scholarship requests, but due to limited funds, we not always be able to fulfill every every application. Your support makes a difference! If you'd like to contribute, please consider donating to our scholarship fund by contacting info@pikespeakartist.com.

Absolutely! At Pikes Peak Artist Collective, we believe in making creative experiences accessible to everyone. We offer discounts for multi-family sign ups (excluding date night) and seasoned artists (aged 65+. These discounts are automatically applied at checkout. Thank you for being part of the community!

Refunds will only be granted if requested at least seven (7) days prior to the workshop or class. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within seven (7) days of the scheduled event. Thank you for understanding.

You're able to cancel a workshop or series registration 24/7 using our online registration platform, SmartRec by Amilia. Cancellations may be performed if requested at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled event. Here are the steps to cancel a drop-in using the desktop app: Log into your personal account at www.amilia.com. There are two ways you can access the drop-in - In the Home tab, check out the Calendar and click the drop-in occurrence; or Click the Purchases tab, select the organization and scroll to the participant's Drop-ins section. After you click on the drop-in, you'll be redirected to the organization's store. J ust like when you registered, click on the drop-in in the store's calendar. In the window, click 'Unregister' next to the registered participant's name. If the drop-in was paid with a multipass, the pass is returned. After the participant is 'Successfully unregistered', you may register someone else, continue shopping, or close the session. Here are the steps to cancel a drop-in using the mobile app: Click on the drop-in you would like to cancel in your Schedule. Click on Cancel this event. You will see a message that explains whether you will be credited for the cost of the drop-in according to the organization's Cancellation Policy. Click Terminate enrollment to confirm the cancellation. You'll see a Success message which confirms the drop-in is cancelled.

No refunds will be issued for missed classes, except in cases of emergencies or extenuating circumstances. For our membership and series workshops, we do offer makeup classes on occasion for students who may have missed a class. This ensures that everyone has the opportunity to catch up and benefit from the full experience.

All of our classes are designed for beginners, so no prior experience is necessary! If a class has prerequisites or is labeled as intermediate or advanced, it will be clearly stated in the class description. These advanced classes are quite rare, so you’ll easily know if one applies.

We offer classes for students ages 6 and above, including a wide variety of adult offerings and date classes. To ensure a focused learning environment, we maintain seperate classes for adults and youth. Exceptions are made for the parent-child workshops, where both generations can create art together. We strictly adhere to the guideline that youth do not attend adult classes, and vice versa.

While we love our furry friends, for safety reasons pets are not allowed in the studio.

The studio is only open during scheduled classes, memberships and first friday arts. Our studio hours change weekly to align with class sessions. We recommend checking the calendar on our homepage (www.pikespeakartist.com) for up-to-date daily hours throughout the month. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to creating art together!

Pottery pieces are generally ready for pick-up 6-8 weeks after the completion of a class (unless otherwise noted). When your piece is ready, either your instructor or our ceramics manager will reach out to you to let you know. If you have not heard from either, your piece is not ready. If you have received confirmation that you're able to pick up, you can do so any time our studio is open! To check and see if we're open, take a look at the studio calendar on our website's home page.

Service animals which are specially trained to perform tasks to assist individuals with disabilities are allowed within the studio premises. If you have a service animal, please let a member of the staff know prior to your first class and provide all necessary documentation when requested. This ensures a smooth experience for everyone! Please note: service animals in training or animals who become disruptive in any way will not be allowed in the studio during class time. Thank you for understanding.

Yes, we offer opportunities for both teachers and students to hang and sell their artwork on our gallery wall. If you’re interested in showcasing your work, please reach out to us for more information at info@pikespeakartist.com.

With the exception of Erin Gillespie's 4-8 week painting courses, you are not expected to bring anything to class with you—just yourself! For Erin's courses, you'll need to bring your own supplies, so please reach out to her for specific information. You’re welcome to bring outside tools to use during class, but please do not bring outside clay to work with.