Tiny-R-School of Art & Design

You Spoke. We Listened.

You asked for a more affordable way to bring art education to your community. We heard you.

Introducing Tiny-R-School of Art & Design — all the expertise of our beloved Tiny School, in a smaller, budget-friendly package.

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Drawing Basics

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Painting

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Collage

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Maker's Space

✳︎ Drawing Basics ✳︎ Painting ✳︎ Collage ✳︎ Maker's Space

What is the Tiny-R-School of Art & Design?

Tiny-R-School brings professional art instruction to your school, library, community center, or event — without the big mobile trailer.

What we bring:

  • Expert teaching artists with years of experience

  • All art supplies and materials

  • Hands-on instruction in drawing, painting, pastels, and collage

  • Deep understanding of the creative process

  • Culturally responsive, trauma-informed teaching

  • The same Heijeu Arts quality you trust

What we don't bring:

  • The large Tiny School trailer (which means lower cost for you!)

Perfect for: Communities, schools, and organizations looking for high-quality art education on a tighter budget.

WHAT WE TEACH

Drawing

  • Pencil, charcoal, ink, and marker techniques

  • Observational drawing and sketching

  • Line, value, and composition

  • Drawing from life and imagination

Painting

  • Watercolor, tempera, and acrylic

  • Color mixing and theory

  • Brush techniques and mark-making

  • Abstract and representational approaches

Maker Space

  • Hands-on building and construction

  • Tool use and safety (age-appropriate)

  • Prototyping and problem-solving

  • Cardboard engineering and sculptural making

  • Found object assemblage

  • Design thinking and creative tinkering

Pastels

  • Oil and chalk pastels

  • Blending and layering

  • Color exploration

  • Soft, expressive mark-making

Collage

  • Paper collage and mixed media

  • Composition and design

  • Working with found materials

  • Layering and texture

Quirky Craft

  • Unconventional art-making with unexpected materials

  • Junk journaling and book-making

  • Fiber arts (weaving, stitching, embroidery)

  • Button-making, badge design, and wearable art

  • Paper crafts (origami, pop-ups, paper mache)

  • Upcycled art projects (turning "trash" into treasure)

  • Seasonal and themed crafts with a creative twist

All taught with: Encouragement, patience, and belief that everyone can create.

Work With Us
Work With Us

SESSION OPTIONS

All sessions are customizable to your needs, space, and budget.

  • Duration: 2-3 hours
    Participants: Up to 30 people
    Format: Hands-on workshop in one art technique
    Best for: One-time events, festivals, community gatherings
    Popular choices: Quirky Craft stations at festivals, Maker Space at library events, painting workshops

    Price Point: $500 + Mileage (and possibly Lodging)

  • Duration: 3-6 sessions (1-2 hours each)
    Participants: Up to 20 people
    Format: Progressive skill-building across multiple techniques
    Best for: After-school programs, community education, library series
    Popular choices: Drawing fundamentals (4 weeks), Maker Space exploration (6 weeks), Mixed Media & Collage (3 weeks)

    Price point: $1000 - $1500 plus Mileage/lodging

  • Duration: 1-4 weeks (customizable)
    Participants: Entire classroom or grade level
    Format: Integrated arts curriculum aligned with learning goals
    Best for: Schools seeking in-depth arts integration
    Popular choices: Maker Space + STEAM integration, Visual Arts fundamentals, Quirky Craft + creative writing

    Pricing Varies

  • Duration: 2-4 hours
    Participants: Rolling participation (families, all ages)
    Format: Open studio with materials stations and artist guidance
    Best for: Library open houses, community events, family programming
    Features: Multiple making stations, self-directed exploration, all materials provided

WHAT MAKES TINY-R-SCHOOL DIFFERENT?

  • Expert Teaching

    Our artists aren't just talented creators — they're experienced educators who understand how people learn. We meet you where you are, whether you've never held a paintbrush or you're a practicing artist.

  • All Supplies Included

    We bring everything: paper, paint, brushes, pastels, pencils, collage materials, aprons, cleanup supplies. For Maker Space sessions, we bring tools (saws, glue guns, safety gear) and building materials (cardboard, wood, hardware). For Quirky Craft, we bring the unexpected supplies that make each project special.

  • Culturally Responsive

    We honor diverse creative traditions and adapt our teaching to reflect the communities we serve. Art-making is for everyone, from every background.

  • Trauma-Informed

    We create safe, supportive environments where making "mistakes" is part of the process and perfectionism isn't welcome.

  • Pay-What-You-Can Options

    Because we believe art should be accessible, we work with communities to find pricing that fits your budget. Scholarships and sliding scale available.

WHO WE SERVE

✓ Schools — Bring art education to students who lack dedicated art programs
✓ Libraries — Offer creative programming for all ages
✓ Community Centers — Engage families and neighbors through art
✓ Senior Centers — Creative expression for older adults
✓ Youth Programs — After-school and summer enrichment
✓ Events & Festivals — Interactive art activities for large gatherings
✓ Nonprofit Organizations — Arts programming for the communities you serve
✓ Makerspaces & Fab Labs — Partner programming for hands-on making

We specialize in serving:

  • Rural communities

  • Low-income communities

  • BIPOC communities

  • LGBTQ+ communities

  • People with disabilities

  • Anywhere art education is hard to access

HOW IT WORKS

Step 1: Contact Us

Email or call to share your vision. What ages? How many people? What are you hoping participants will learn or experience? Interested in traditional art techniques, hands-on making, or quirky crafting?

Step 2: We Plan Together

We'll design a program that fits your space, timeline, and budget. You tell us what matters — we make it happen.

Step 3: We Show Up Ready

Our teaching artist arrives with all supplies, a lesson plan tailored to your group, and excitement to create together.

Step 4: Everyone Makes Art

Participants explore, experiment, and create. No experience required. Everyone leaves with artwork, a prototype, or a quirky craft they're proud of.

Step 5: We Clean Up

You don't lift a finger. We pack up supplies, restore the space, and leave you with happy participants and colorful creations.