About US
Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center was founded in 2021 by Faith, who was 10 years old at the time, as she wanted to help children like her kick anxiety through creativity.
Since opening its doors on April 29, 2022, Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center has offered art classes, workshops, community and strategic partnerships, and community outreach programs to more than 800 children in the Chesapeake area. This number reaches forward to January of 2023. So much impact in such a short period of time, we can't wait to see what 2023 may have in store for the community we serve as we were awarded 501(c)3 non-profit status in March 2023. Our classes and workshops are open to students of all ages and experience levels. Students in kindergarten through retirement can benefit from ODGCAC's art education programs by learning to express themselves creatively, which can lead to academic and personal success. The healing qualities of art can help people of all ages process their emotions, recover from trauma, find solutions to problems, and enhance their quality of life.
All too often, those who could most benefit from Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center's offerings—people with mental health issues and developmental disabilities—are unable to participate because of financial constraints thus we provide many core programs and services free or at reduced fees for people living on low or fixed incomes and persons from typically marginalized incomes.
As a supportive and preventative means of enhancing children’s mental health wellness, our mission is to use the creative arts to activate healing, spark creativity, foster learning, empower individuals, and cultivate community connections. By offering a range of artistic activities and programs, we aim to empower children, promote self-expression, and enhance their overall well-being.
OUR MISSION
HELP US Give them a hand up
Make a contribution to Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center for children and adults experiencing anxiety, depression and discontent. Help us promote acceptance for children's mental health.
Contact us today to find out how you can sponsor a child for classes, camps, worskshops and more!
Our Mission In Action
KIDS CLUBS
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Art is healing and serves as an avenue for children to explore in a safe space for trial and error with instant results, whether the results are satisfying or not, children who participate in art are constantly exposed to that learning curve that benefits the development of resilience, critical thinking, observation, problem-solving skills, appreciation, and self-expression.
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Join us for Open Craft Time or one of our many workshops.
Do not have time to stay or feeling overwhelmed being away from home? Our DIY Gnome or Craft kits are just the thing to bring JOY and laughter to your day! Grab yours NOW while supplies last!
Anxiety As a SuperPower
Feeling blue? We GNOME just the thing for YOU!
Anxiety As a SuperPower
Anxiety As a SuperPower
Join us on Mondays to discuss how Anxiety can be a benefit to us.
This is a peer-facilitated support group and book club for young tweens/teens to help cope with the trials of anxiety on a daily level.
Current Classes
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
We have weekly classes for kids and adults who want a consistent art program. These classes are great for homeschooling families, pre-schoolers, and people who want to learn more about a certain medium of creative art and develop their imagination. You or your child will learn the basics of creativity in a weekly/monthly class that is des
We have weekly classes for kids and adults who want a consistent art program. These classes are great for homeschooling families, pre-schoolers, and people who want to learn more about a certain medium of creative art and develop their imagination. You or your child will learn the basics of creativity in a weekly/monthly class that is designed for their age and stage of development. They will also gain confidence and learn how to solve problems and get along with others.
KIDS WOrkshops
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Kids art classes are a great way for children to explore their creativity and develop their artistic skills. These classes can range from drawing and painting to sculpture and mixed media. They often provide a safe and supportive environment where kids can express themselves and learn new techniques.
Click below to register for an art class/workshop for your child.
Teen/ADULT CLASSES
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Teen/ADULT CLASSES
Creative art classes provide a space for individuals to explore and express their creativity through various forms of art, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. These classes can be a great way to develop new skills, connect with others, and find a sense of relaxation and fulfillment. There are many different types of creative a
Creative art classes provide a space for individuals to explore and express their creativity through various forms of art, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, and more. These classes can be a great way to develop new skills, connect with others, and find a sense of relaxation and fulfillment. There are many different types of creative art classes available, ranging from beginner to advanced levels, and catering to different interests and preferences.
Click below to register for one of our upcoming classes/workshops.
CAMPS
Weekly/Monthly Clubs
Teen/ADULT CLASSES
Say goodbye to the blahs with art camps from Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center! For kids who aren't in school, we have affordable camps that will excite them, build their self-esteem, inspire their imagination, and keep them busy all summer long. We also offer camps during the school year on school breaks and early release days.
Keeping
Say goodbye to the blahs with art camps from Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center! For kids who aren't in school, we have affordable camps that will excite them, build their self-esteem, inspire their imagination, and keep them busy all summer long. We also offer camps during the school year on school breaks and early release days.
Keeping children secure while they play and learn is our top priority. Our curriculum is specifically designed for each age range. As a result, your kid will be able to socialize with kids their own age and learn at a healthy clip.
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CHILDRENS' CELEBRATIONS
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
CHILDRENS' CELEBRATIONS
Your kid and their pals can have a blast making art with a Creative Party Coach at Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center. Educate, inspire, and entertain your child and their friends all at once by throwing a party. Your party will be completely managed by our enthusiastic educators, from set-up to clean-up. Leave the MESS at our doorstep and relax.
Gnomes on the Roam
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
CHILDRENS' CELEBRATIONS
The Gnomes on the Roam Art program from Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center is a great way to expand art education for the children in your care. By enrolling your children in our Gnomes on the Roam Art Program, you can have access to our studio's excellent art instruction and curriculum without having to bring your children there yourself.
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
Let us plan your next teambuilding, wellness or special event!
We offer activities that are designed to fit your goals and expectations, and can range from laid-back create-and-sip projects to arts-based activities focusing on mindfulness, communication, teamwork, problem solving, and more.
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Field Trips
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
Team-Building, Wellness and/or Corporate Events
Let us facilitate your next field trip.
We offer activities that are designed to fit your goals and expectations, and can range from laid-back creative art projects to STEM and Healing Art based activities focusing on mindfulness, communication, teamwork, problem solving, and more.
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Our Daily Gnome Creative Arts Center of Chesapeake
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