Essem Art Studio
Essem Art Studio is a joyful art and pottery studio in Charlestown, filled with sunlight, color and artwork on every wall. Artists of every age come here to paint, draw, shape clay and try something new, guided by clear instruction with plenty of freedom to make each piece their own.
Little ones explore in Art Labs, school-age artists unwind in after-school programs, minicamps fill school breaks, and grown-ups find space to exhale in workshops and adult art nights. Essem also hosts arty parties for birthdays and celebrations and brings art into the community through local partnerships. No experience is needed, just curiosity and a willingness to lean into the joy of making.
What We Believe
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Art is for everyone.
Lean into the simple joy of making something. Beginner friendly. All are welcome.
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Creativity is a superpower.
Flex your creativity. The more you use it, the more it grows.
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Joy over perfection.
No “right" or "wrong." Here, the making matters more than the masterpiece.
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Clear guidance, creative freedom.
Real techniques, plenty of room to explore, and every piece made your own.
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Every artist is seen.
Kids are listened to, laughed with and taken seriously. Grown-ups get space to exhale.
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Better together.
Families, friends and neighbors creating side by side, all across Charlestown.
EXPLORE STUDIO PROGRAMS
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Art Labs (1-4 YO)
Toddler & Preschool ProgramsOur Art Labs allows little artists (1.5-5 years old) to explore the world of art in a vibrant, ... Go to -
After School (4-13 YO)
Art Club | Budding Artists | Pottery Club | Sketchbook ClubOur after school art programs provide young artists (ages 5+) an opportunity to ignite their imaginations and cultivate ... Go to -
Minicamps & Workshops
5 Day Minicamps | School's Out WorkshopEssem minicamps and workshops encourages thoughtful observation, artistic confidence, and joyful creativity through hands-on exploration and process-focused ... Go to -
Adult Art Programs 21+
Adult Painting | Pottery | and Craft ExperiencesAdult Art Programs are a fun way to loosen up and let the creativity flow! Whether you’re a ... Go to -
Community Artreach
Storytime & Singalong | Family Art | Senior ArtBringing the joy of art and music to Charlestown.
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Arty Parties & Events
Celebrate special milestones with a magical arty partyBirthdays, bachelorettes, baby showers or a well-earned night out with fellow parents, every celebration is better with a ... Go to
Meet Miss Sophia
Sophia Moon, best known to her artist friends as Miss Sophia, is an artist, singer-songwriter, mom and the founder of Essem Art Studio. A lifelong performer and creative, she brings a vibrant energy and warmth to every class. What began in 2018 as a search for space to grow her art practice soon became creative time with her daughter, and then a joyful studio where Charlestown artists of every age lean into the joy of making.
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Contact Us
Essem Art Studio
Address: 15 Tufts Street | Charlestown, MA 02129
Telephone: (617) 767-1020