Maureen Claffy Art Academy
Private
A fine-art academy in Hinsdale teaching students ages 5-18, plus private adult instruction. Its summer offering is a set of short 'mini' art camps organized around themes such as vehicles, space, mythical creatures and animals, in which students work beyond painting into sculpture, jewelry and chalk drawing. Some camps are held at the academy's Garfield Street studio and others in partnership with local park and recreation departments.
The practical details
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 Maureen Claffy Art Academy directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Jessica McGinnisMy son is 8 and in 3rd grade and he is just wrapping up his 3rd session (he started in 2nd grade). He LOVES going to the classes with Mrs. Terrado after school and recruits all of his buddies to come as well. It is great to see his confidence grow in his ability to draw and create. The hour long class is a great length for his attention span and he often puts some "finishing touches" on his work later on at home. The fact the class is offered right at his school so that he can head there after the final bell is an added bonus!
★★★★★Lauren EastWe have enrolled in Friday night open art studios, semi-private lessons, and summer camps. Maureen is a kind, calm, creative and wonderful human being. Her influence on my children has been a welcome addition to our busy lives. My kids await their time with Maureen and her fellow artist teachers with great anticipation; they dread the end of each session and immediately request we sign up for another session. I feel confident they are creating in a safe and loving environment. I wish all enrichment activities were like this. Thank you to Maureen for her talent and soul with all of us!
★★★★★Jaclyn CantoreMaureen is absolutely amazing! Extremely caring, loving and kind.. My children absolutely adore her and always count down the days to class. We have done the Summer Camp, Pizza Friday’s and Private Lessons. All are amazing!
★★★★★Gray WrightIt is with pleasure that I provide this “letter of recommendation“ for Maureen Claffey, with full enthusiasm and without reservation. I have come to know and trust Maureen since we first met 3+ years ago. Looking back at this time, and the growth and confidence that she has instilled in my children through her art classes and her individual character, brings tears to my eyes. I have 2 children with dyslexia and one with an expressive learning disability. Maureen’s art class became a safe haven for my children, a place where they could be themselves, gain confidence, and grow. All the while teaching my children to accept themselves for who they are as individuals, she simultaneously built within them the assuredness to strive to be even more than that. Her gentle way with children is wonderful. My world, and by extension, the world, are a better place because of Maureen Claffey.
★★★★★Emily ZimmermanMy kids have loved Maureen and her classes for almost a year. Maureen is truly one of a kind. She has amazing artistic talent and knows exactly how to support kids. Her calm and positive demeanor help kids build confidence and find joy in art. Looking forward to many more classes with Maureen.