Homeschool Music, Theater and Art

Carolina Kids Co-op is an inclusive, secular, academic program where curiosity thrives and learning comes to life. Our unique outdoor-based model offers engaging core classes and exciting electives, giving students a dynamic and well-rounded education in a setting that inspires exploration.

We believe learning should be joyful, hands-on, and rooted in real-world experiences. That’s why our days are filled with nature walks, science experiments, creative writing in the sunshine, and collaborative projects that spark imagination. Our flexible education model allows families to complete academics with us or at home through CKC Virtual Academy—all while still joining our enriching electives, clubs, and field trips.

At CKC, we foster a warm, inclusive, and close-knit community where students ages 3-17 feel supported, seen, and inspired. With small group instruction and passionate educators, each child receives the attention they need to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Whether your student is diving into math, exploring world art, coding a game, or planting a garden, CKC empowers them to learn at their own pace while discovering their passions.

Now enrolling for the 2025–2026 school year for locations in Greenville and Clemson!

Inspire your child’s creativity with our award-winning continued education art program! Designed for children ages 3 and up, our 9-month program offers once-a-week classes that nurture imagination, build skills, and develop a lifelong love for art in a fun, supportive environment. Enroll today!

Resonating with sights, sounds, opportunities, and discovery, Sigal Music Museum provides a total musical experience designed to delight and inspire music lovers of all ages. Our visitors include music aficionados, students, musicians and scholars from across the country and around the world.

Sigal Music Museum welcomes public, private, charter, and home-school classes of all sizes — from large co-ops to single families. Our exhibits can help facilitate requirements for U.S. and European History, Music History/Appreciation, and many other subjects.

Exhibits include:
– The very first piano commercially made and sold in the United States in 1775, we are celebrating it’s 250 th anniversary in 2025
– The harpsichord England’s King George III gave to Queen Charlotte as a wedding present (played by a young Mozart) & a grand piano played by Chopin
– A Favorable Wind – An exhibition celebrating woodwind instruments

Teachers, facilitators and parents are urged to reach out to the museum ahead of time to schedule tours.

We are conveniently located in downtown Greenville, on Heritage Green next to the Greenville County Library and the Upcountry History Museum.
516 Buncombe St., Greenville, SC 29601
(864) 520-8807 – [email protected]
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10AM-5PM and Sunday 1PM-5PM

The Painted Palmetto is a family-friendly art studio offering children’s art classes, adult art classes, open studio days, and birthday parties for people of all ages.

Location:

• 200 Ezell Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.285.0220

For more information, visit The Painted Palmetto website.

PurrPoseful Art Studio is a Humane Education Art Studio. We offer weekday, weeknight and summer camp classes for children ages 7-13 that have a love for animals and a passion for art.

Hollowed Earth Pottery, located in Hampton Station, offers classes during the day for kids in hand building and in using the pottery wheel. They also offer adults classes and workshops in clay building and throwing.

Offers a Christ-centered Co-op for K4-12th grade in a variety of subjects. They offer classes in academics, sports, arts, and more including instrumental ensembles, choir, musical theater, and more.
Classes meet at the Eastside Worship Center.

In-studio and virtual homeschool classes are available for elementary and middle school students. Topics include poetry, math, topography and more all in a hands on maker environment. Read class descriptions and register on-line.

This piano studio offers private and group music lessons in piano, guitar, bass guitar, and ukulele.

Offers homeschool theatre classes.

Additionally, homeschool students can attend school performance shows (which run during the school day).

Homeschool: Museum and Gallery at Bob Jones University host Homeschool Days monthly for students ages 5-14 years old. Classes are at 9:30 am and 2 pm. Parents may check their child in and leave or stay for a discounted lesson. Classes are held in the Mack Building on the campus of Bob Jones University.

Field Trips: Tours are available for K-12 classes of selected collections on display on the campus of Bob Jones University including: a closer look at American artist Benjamin West during the Revolutionary War and experiencing ancient Egyptian, Roman, and Hebrew cultures as far back as 3200 BC! Learn more about tours!

Museum on the Move brings museum learning to your K-12 classroom by integrating art with the core subject areas and meeting SC state and national standards.

This virtual classroom offers classes for kids of all ages in various subjects, including english, math, coding/tech, world languages, science, art, history, music, and more. There are even private tutors and private lessons available.

Pecknel Music is a music school that offers music lessons in multiple instruments, instrument rentals, instrument repairs, and everything music!
Music lessons can be individual instruction or group instruction.

Offers a wide variety of art classes.

The theater offers camps and classes after school and during breaks. They also offer programs and classes during the day for homeschool students and others.
Classes are available starting at age three through high school.

Learn more things to do in our Kidding Around® guide to the South Carolina Children’s Theatre.

A range of dance classes are offered throughout the year and include ballet, musical theater, and a ballet/tap combo class.

Located at Converse College in Spartanburg, this academy offers many music and dance opportunities, including group lessons, private lessons and full ensemble opportunities throughout the school year, as well as summer camp.

Offers after school programs, theatre programs, private lessons, and songwriting classes that homeschool students can participate in.

This art studio in Spartanburg offers pottery painting and the occasional hands-on clay day, as well as special events.

They offer a wide variety of art classes involving clay and canvases with special kids events and homeschool days. On Fridays throughout the school year, homeschool students are welcome to explore their artistic sides between 11 am and 2 pm–and receive a 20% discount.

Hearts of Clay also offers several birthday party packages. All project materials are included and birthday child receives a special gift. Outside snack & decorations welcome, and Hearts of Clay will clean up the mess.

Location:

• 660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 200
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.2228

Find out more on the Hearts of Clay website.

Offers monthly homeschool art classes for ages 5-12. Classes begin in September.
Located near Welcome Elementary off of White Horse Road, Greenville

These groups offer an ensemble opportunity for student musicians both homeschooled and traditionally schooled. Auditions are required.

Learner-driven, faith-infused education three days a week, serving K-8 with hybrid options, where children grow in confidence, creativity, and resilience through real-world problem-solving, art, and character.

Crestview Christian Homeschool Academy offers full day to à la carte academic & enrichment classes on Thursdays.  Classes are for students in Elementary – High school. The group meets at Riverside Baptist. Parents may drop off children or stay and be a part of the community.

Interactive classes in art and PE are currently offered each semester to homeschoolers ages 6-13 years old, with two hour time blocks. Sibling discounts are available.

At the Sigal Music Museum, explore the exciting world of music through exhibitions, concerts, and music classes for both children & adults.