864.610.0996 trmakersco@gmail.com 3 South Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC
Spend some time in creative play with the teaching artists at TR Makers Co.!
Whether you’re looking for preschool art activities, art-driven classes for homeschoolers, art adventures in literature for elementary-age kids, or playtime for the grown-ups, you’ll find it all at this warm, welcoming Travelers Rest studio.
Come learn a new craft, like watercolor painting or needle-felting, and enjoy hanging out with friends, new and old, because everyone is creative, and there’s always something new to explore.
- Ages: 2-16 across various programs, plus classes and events for adults
- Cost: Contact TR Makers Co. for current pricing; sibling discounts are automatic for all events
- Schedule: Come for a single hour-long class or join a semester-long program, with days and times varying by program (see Classes Offered below)
- Standout: Homec classes teach traditional skills like sewing, embroidery, and natural dyeing; Arts Lead Learning blends academics with hands-on art; private events can be hosted in-studio or off-site
- Pro Tip: While you’re there, browse the studio’s artisan-made merchandise from local and global makers, a great way to bring a little creativity home
Classes Offered:
- Mini Makers Art Class: Toddler art class for ages 2-5, twice a month, Saturdays 9-10 am, year-round; 5-8 themed learning stations encourage fine motor, gross motor, academic, and social skills, plus a take-home craft and story time
- Open Studios: Ages 5-12, Wednesdays 3:30-5 pm, August-May; a new artistic challenge each week (from mixed media to stop-motion shorts) to build creative exploration, confidence, and project management skills
- Homec Class: Ages 7-16, six classes a month on Tuesday mornings and afternoons and Wednesday mornings (two weeks out of the month); workshop-style lessons in sewing, embroidery, natural dyeing, papermaking, and more
- Homeschool Arts Lead Learning (A.L.L.): Ages 5-12, select Thursday and Friday mornings; half-day classes exploring subjects like Life Science, Literature, Physics, and Math through a multi-disciplinary art approach, ending with a completed booklet and final project
- Monthly Workshops: Rotating workshops for all ages, led by staff or local guest artists
- Parents Night Out: One Friday a month; a screen-free, after-hours craft and pizza night for kids, perfect for a parents’ date night
Best For: Homeschool families, creative kids and adults, and crafty kids and adults
Location: 3 S. Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC
Website: trmakersco.org