Whimsy Makers is run by Cassie Wanda a passionate mixed-media artist, whose goal is generally “make it whimsical and silly.” She focuses on creating imaginative work that blends fine art and craft. She especially enjoys projects that combine storytelling with visual art, helping students connect imagination, narrative, with hands-on making.
Fall Registration will open up in August, please see email list below to be reminded when registration opens on PVRPD.org
Six-Week Sessions
Imagination leads the way in Whimsy Makers Jr.! Young artists build skills as they explore drawing, painting, and mixed media through playful, seasonal projects. Students learn real techniques, play art games, collaborate on group projects, and create magical take-home pieces in a welcoming space that celebrates creativity over perfection.
Ages 6-10: Thursdays 5:30-7:00PM
September 3-October 8 Drop in Classes Open
October 15-November 19
Tuition $120 for Camarillo Residents +$10 Materials Fee
Six-Week Sessions
Imagination leads the way in Whimsy Makers! Artists build their skills as they explore drawing, painting, and mixed media through playful, seasonal projects. Students learn real techniques, play art games, collaborate on installations, and create magical take-home pieces in a welcoming space where ideas are encouraged to grow and evolve.
Ages 10-14: Wednesdays 3:45-5:45PM
October 7-November 18
Tuition $160 for Camarillo Residents +$15 Materials Fee
A playful, imagination-led art experience exploring drawing, painting, and mixed media through seasonal projects. Students learn real techniques, play art games, collaborate on creative installations, and create take-home art in a welcoming space where ideas are encouraged to grow and evolve.
Eight-Week Sessions
Step into a world of literature and bring it to life through art. Our class blends short fairy tales, imaginative exploration, and guided story-inspired lessons. Students will collaborate to write and illustrate their own fairy tales, working together to create a unique shared anthology to take home. Beginners enthusiastically welcome.
Ages 6-10: Thursdays 3:30PM-5:00PM
The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
August 27-October 15
Classic Fairy Tales
October 22-December 17
Tuition $155 for Camarillo Residents +$20 Materials Fee
Six-Week Sessions
Let’s celebrate imagination, kindness, and the magic of giving! Create thoughtful handmade cards and gifts for family and friends. Students will blend fine art with crafting to make unique giftable pieces. Each treasure will be gift-wrapped in class, ready to tuck away and give to someone special this holiday season.
Ages 6-10: Mondays3:15-5:15PM
November 2-December 14
Ages 10-14: Tuesdays 3:45-5:45PM
November 3-December 15
Tuition $160 for Camarillo Residents +$20 Materials Fee
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Eight-Week Sessions
Enjoy literature through art! Class begins with listening to chapters while creating freely, then shifts into a guided art lesson inspired by the story. Students will design a cover and bind their artwork into an heirloom hardcover book to take home. No experience necessary, just imagination and love of stories.
Coming back in Winter/Spring 2027