Children’s Art Classes opens first Mississippi studio in Madison

Children’s Art Classes is opening its first Mississippi location in Madison this summer, giving local families a new option for structured art instruction, camps and creative enrichment. The studio will be owned by Chris and Jesse Jones and hold its ribbon cutting June 25 at 4 p.m.

Why it matters: - The Madison studio adds a new youth arts option in central Mississippi focused on structured skill-building, not one-off crafts. - The franchise aims to give children a place to build confidence, creativity and foundational art skills outside the school day. - The opening expands a nationally growing brand into Mississippi for the first time.

What happened: - Children’s Art Classes is opening its first Mississippi location this summer in Madison. - The studio is at 119 Colony Crossing Way, Suite 660. - Local residents Chris and Jesse Jones own and operate the Madison franchise. - The City of Madison will host the official ribbon cutting and grand opening on June 25 at 4:00 PM. - Families can register now at the studio’s website.

The details: - Children’s Art Classes Madison will serve children ages 3 and up. - The studio will offer year-round art education, weekly classes, summer workshops, birthday parties and programs for homeschool and co-op families. - The curriculum covers more than 40 areas of art. - Disciplines include drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, collage, design, sculpture, ceramics, charcoal, ink and watercolor. - Age-based classes include Tiny Hands for ages 3–4, Intro to Art for ages 5–6, Beginning Art for ages 7–8 and Art 1 for ages 9 and older. - The classes are designed to match students’ developmental stages. - Instruction will introduce art vocabulary, materials, techniques and creative problem-solving in small-group settings. - Students do not need prior art experience to enroll. - The studio is built to support children of different interests and skill levels. - Parents can expect lessons that teach students to use tools and materials appropriately, follow multi-step processes and track progress. - The Madison location will also offer creative programming for families looking for activities outside school and traditional extracurriculars.

Between the lines: - The concept reflects a broader shift toward enrichment programs that blend recreation with measurable skill development. - Barbara Gay founded Children’s Art Classes, and the brand positions itself around comprehensive instruction beyond the traditional school setting. - The company links art education to self-esteem and academic support, which may appeal to parents looking for more than a hobby class. - The Joneses are pitching the studio as a community space as much as a business, with an emphasis on belonging and confidence.

What's next: - The Madison studio will begin serving families this summer. - Additional classes and workshops are available for registration now. - The June 25 grand opening will formally introduce the location to the community.

The bottom line: - Madison gets a first-of-its-kind Mississippi outpost of a growing art education franchise, with a curriculum designed to take children from beginner creativity to more advanced artistic growth.