Art Backyard is a Tustin studio offering art, architecture, and STEAM classes for kids and teens, exploring art history and design through drawing, painting, crafting, and building projects. Its seasonal summer day camps serve children roughly ages 6-12 and up with themes such as Castles, Princesses & Dragons, Kawaii Village, Trip to Europe, and an Interior Design week for older students.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Art Backyard School of Creativity directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★jacqueline dinhHosted my daughter’s 6th birthday here and it was such a beautiful space for an art loving celebration. She had a class with her closest friends and family, and two teachers gently guided everyone through their art pieces. The siblings also had a smaller toy room to play in, which was perfect. There was a cake room for eating and a small lounge area for sitting. Thank you, Art Backyard! We would definitely come here again for classes or special occasions.
★★★★★linor cdWe had our daughter’s 7th b day party there and it was a blast! Wonderful Kate made us feel welcome and answered any questions we had. I picked a random theme and Kate came up with a matching art project. Such a nice place, atmosphere and instructors!
★★★★★Marat & AlinaOur family wants to sincerely thank Kate for a magical time that our daughter and her guests had at her 6th birthday party. Kate came to our place having all the supplies, set up everything for an art birthday class and all kids had so much creating their own tree house, painting and decorating it! Initially I was a bit nervous if all kids will be interested and engaged , but Kate made it so welcoming and interesting, that all of our guests just lost themselves into creative process and parents got involved as well:))) They all were so proud to take home their unique creations and which I hope will remind them about that good day that we spent together:) So we highly recommend ArtBackyard and Kate to anyone who wants unique, enriching, creative and memorable experience for their party:)))
★★★★★Наталья ГруздеваMy whole family absolutely loves Art Backyard. The founder, Katya, is an incredibly talented educator—an architect and a mom of four—which truly shows in everything she creates. My kids attend the art classes regularly and we also come for the weekend workshops, and they’re always inspired, confident, and excited to come back. We also love their summer art camps—such a fun, creative, and well-organized way for kids to spend the break. What makes Art Backyard so special is that it’s not just about developing children’s creativity—it’s also a wonderful place to celebrate. They host beautiful birthday parties for kids and can also organize adult parties, which is such a unique and convenient option. And as a bonus, the location in Tustin is super convenient. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a warm, creative community and meaningful experiences for everyone kids and adults!
★★★★★Tanya DenchWe celebrated my daughter’s 9th birthday at Art Backyard, and the experience created lifelong memories. Although my kids have been taking classes here for several years, I am always impressed by Kate’s ability to turn literally anything into high-quality art. I loved that the studio has separate spaces for art and celebrations. The birthday girl received a book where each child created an art piece with birthday wishes. This place is unique in the Orange County area. Children learn about geography, history, engineering, and design. Highly recommended!