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Mommy & Me Art Classes · Los Angeles

Creative bonding. Messy play. No cleanup at home.

A guided 45-minute art and sensory experience for toddlers (ages 1–4) and their parents, hosted at your home, backyard, or local park. Led by Elena Marmol, a fine artist with a Master's in Art Education. Bring the bonding. Skip the cleanup.

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Three toddlers exploring a colorful sensory paint tray together

The real pitch

You want to do art with your toddler. You also know what happens when you actually try.

Paint on the rug. A two-hour cleanup. A frustrated kid. A frustrated you.

We come to your home with everything pre-set, lead a 45-minute sensory-first session designed for tiny hands and short attention spans, and clean up every drip before we leave. You get the bonding. You don't get the mess.

What we do

This is process art — focused on exploration, texture, and creative play, not on producing a perfect end product. For toddlers, the joy is in the doing, not the result. Elena's Master's in Art Education means activities are designed around actual developmental science, not just Pinterest aesthetics.

  • Finger painting (washable, non-toxic)
  • Sensory bins (rice, beans, water beads)
  • Color mixing exploration
  • Texture art (sponges, leaves, found objects)
  • Simple printmaking
  • Clay and play-dough sculpting
  • Nature-collage outdoor sessions

Pricing

Three options depending on whether you're hosting solo or with a playgroup. Free travel within 15 miles of West Los Angeles. Beyond 15 miles: $2/mile.

Single Family Session

$150

1 parent + 1–2 toddlers · 45 minutes

  • All supplies and setup
  • One guided sensory + art activity
  • Take-home creation
  • Cleanup
  • At your home, backyard, or local park
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Playgroup Session

$250

Up to 4 families · 60 minutes

  • All supplies and setup
  • Two rotating activity stations
  • Take-home creations for each kid
  • Cleanup
  • At your home, backyard, or shared space
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Recurring Weekly Series

From $120/ session

Same group, weekly or biweekly

Discounted rate for committed series of 4+ sessions. Great for playgroups that want a consistent activity.

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Popular activities by age

Ages 1–2

Sensory bins, finger painting, texture exploration

Ages 2–3

Stamping, simple painting, play-dough

Ages 3–4

Guided projects, color mixing, basic collage

How it works

  1. 1

    Tell us about your group

    How many toddlers, what ages, where you'd like to host.

  2. 2

    We design the session

    Activities tailored to the ages of the kids.

  3. 3

    We arrive 15 min early

    Drop cloths, supplies, smocks for toddlers — all set.

  4. 4

    45–60 minutes of play

    Parent-led with Elena guiding.

  5. 5

    We clean up everything

    Your space looks the way it did when we arrived.

Why parents love this

  • No cleanup at home — the actual reason most parents book
  • Calm energy — Montessori-inspired, focused, not overstimulating
  • Bilingual option — Elena offers sessions in English or Spanish
  • Photo-worthy — beautiful setup, candid moments, real keepsakes
  • Developmental focus — fine motor, color recognition, sensory processing
  • A real educator — Elena's Master's in Art Education means there's actual pedagogy behind every activity

Real classes.

A few quiet, messy, in-the-moment shots from sessions across LA.

Toddlers and parents gathered around a craft table at a mommy and me class
A father guiding his toddler through dot painting at a family art class
Toddlers making colorful dreamcatchers with their parents on a coffee table
Three small girls exploring a colorful sensory paint tray together
A toddler proudly holding her finished sock-bug craft
Two kids hanging colorful coffee-filter paintings on an outdoor wall

What people say

“My toddler is 2.5 and not a 'sit still' kid. Elena worked with her energy instead of against it — sensory bins, finger painting, all the messy things — and somehow my house wasn't a disaster afterwards. We're booking her monthly.”
Ashley · Beverly Hills
“Did a playgroup session with three other moms and our kids (ages 1–3) at Mar Vista Park. Calm, organized, beautiful materials, and the kids loved it. Booked the next four already.”
Megan · Mar Vista
“Best decision I made for my daughter's 7th birthday. Elena set up in our backyard — drop cloths, apron-tying, the whole thing — and ten girls sat down and actually painted for ninety minutes straight. Real instruction, not a craft. Three of the moms texted me afterwards asking for her info.”
Sarah · Pacific Palisades

Other ways to work with Elena

Kids Art Birthday Parties

When your toddler graduates: themed art parties at your home for ages 3–15.

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Private Programs

Structured weekly art programs once your kid is in elementary.

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Private Art Lessons

1-on-1 in-home instruction for kids 5+, taught by Elena personally.

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Frequently asked questions

Who's the instructor?
Elena Marmol leads every session personally. She holds a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and a Master's in Art Education from the University of Seville — meaning the activities are designed around real developmental learning, not just craft kits off Amazon.
What ages is this for?
Best for ages 1–4. For older preschoolers (4–5), check our private art lessons.
How long are sessions?
45 minutes for single-family, 60 minutes for playgroups. Toddler attention spans are short — we keep it tight on purpose.
What if my toddler doesn't want to participate?
That's normal and we plan for it. Some kids dive in immediately, some watch for 20 minutes before joining. There's no pressure — the parent-child bonding happens either way.
Can we do this in our apartment?
Yes. We use drop cloths and washable, non-toxic supplies. Your floors will be fine.
Can we host at a park?
Absolutely — many of our toddler sessions happen at parks. Popular spots: Roxbury Park, Cheviot Hills, Griffith Park, Reservoir Park.
Are supplies safe for toddlers?
Yes — all paints are non-toxic, washable, and toddler-safe. Let us know in advance about specific allergies.
Can sessions be in Spanish?
Yes — Elena offers Spanish-language sessions at no extra cost. Great for bilingual households and Spanish immersion families.
What's the smallest group you'll do?
A single parent + toddler is fine ($150 for 45 minutes).
Do you offer recurring classes?
Yes — recurring weekly or biweekly series get a discounted rate. Great for playgroups that want a consistent activity.
Is there a deposit?
Yes — a $50 non-refundable deposit secures your session. Balance is due 24 hours before. For recurring series, we bill weekly.
My toddler is almost 5 — what's next?
When your kid ages out of mommy & me (around age 5), the natural next step is the 5-Week Foundations program, designed for ages 6–12. Many of our toddler families transition directly into Foundations.

Available across Greater Los Angeles, including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Mar Vista, Venice, Culver City, Pacific Palisades, Playa Vista, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Hollywood, Silver Lake, Los Feliz, Echo Park, Atwater Village, Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Encino, Burbank, Calabasas, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Altadena, and La Cañada Flintridge. See all areas →

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Tell us about your toddler (or your playgroup) and what you'd like to do. We'll respond within 24 hours.

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Or reach out directly: elenamarmolbaena@gmail.com · (747) 329-0774