Chickhopper Studio is dedicated to guiding little ones to a lifelong love of art and literature. We provide children and their families with enrichment programs that combine creating art and reading. We offer classes that are developmentally appropriate, that seek to fulfill the intellectual and emotional needs of our students. In addition to providing children with a fun and nurturing environment to learn and create, we aim to help parents recreate that environment at home. (This is why parents are often asked to attend with their children.) Our hope is that our students will be surrounded always with their favorite books and art, and be encouraged to explore them, whether in the Studio or outside it.
Chickhopper Studio is also mindful of environmental concerns. We work with as many recycled materials as we can, and seek to create as little waste as possible.
About Emily
Chickhopper Studio’s director, Emily Helck, has a Bachelor’s degree in Studio Art and English, and is currently working toward her Master’s in English. As the oldest of five girls, Emily has spent her life immersed in all things kid! In the past, Emily has worked as a museum educator and has created art projects for community events in Jersey City and Brooklyn. In addition to Chickhopper Studio, Emily and her art projects can be found at JC Parenting’s Toddler Time. Emily also works for artist William Wegman, and is the curator for Art House Productions.
