Where curiosity, creativity, and wonder are always on the menu.

Carolina Arts Cafe + Studios

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803.814.3290
  • June 1 – July 31, we are open seven days a week, 11 – 7, excluding summer camp hours of M-F 830 – 530 pm.
  • After July 31, we are open Wednesday-Sunday, 11-7 pm.
  • Every Friday, we stay open late until 10 pm for Friday Night Art Club (all ages)
  • Afterschool Art Club, Monday-Friday, 3:30-6:30 pm
  • Homeschool Art Lab, Wednesday-Friday, 11-2 pm

Homeschool Art Lab

Student working on an art project during Homeschool Art Lab

Homeschool Art Lab

Homeschool Art Lab is more than a weekly art class—it’s an invitation to become part of the studio. Students enjoy flexible, homeschool-friendly art education in a welcoming community space.

Program Overview

Each week, students receive two hours of guided art instruction, scheduled Wednesday through Friday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Families choose the two-hour time that works best for them, and the schedule can change from week to week to fit the rhythms of homeschool life.

During guided instruction, students explore a wide range of media and techniques, including painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed media, textile arts, sculpture, glass, and more. Projects are designed to build skills, encourage experimentation, and help each student develop an individual artistic voice.

But the learning doesn’t end when the lesson does. Once enrolled in Homeschool Art Lab, students become part of the Carolina Arts Café + Studios community and may drop in and work independently in the studio anytime we are open. They can continue a project, practice a new technique, experiment with materials, build their portfolio, or simply spend time making art in a creative environment.

Program Details at a Glance

Enrollment: Students enroll in Homeschool Art Lab on a recurring basis and receive one two-hour guided session each week.

Schedule: Guided sessions are available Wednesday–Friday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Families choose the time that works best for them, and their selected time may vary from week to week based on availability.

Tuition: $25 per week / $100 per month

Materials Fee: $135 per semester

Studio Access: Enrollment includes access to the studio during regular open hours, giving students additional time to continue projects and work independently outside their guided session.

Ready to Enroll?

Homeschool Art Lab is flexible, student-centered art education designed for homeschool families—combining guided instruction with the freedom, time, and studio access young artists need to grow.

If you have questions about scheduling, readiness, or studio access, please reach out—we’re happy to help you find the right fit for your homeschooler.

At Carolina Arts Café + Studios, curiosity, creativity, and wonder are always on the menu.

Homeschool Art Lab Video Preview

This space is reserved for a future YouTube video showcasing Homeschool Art Lab in action. Check back soon to see the studio, meet our artists, and get a feel for the program.

Video coming soon