Mountainside Arts C'ville
Private
Mountainside Arts is a creative arts studio on Old Lynchburg Road in Charlottesville that has run week-long summer art camps for ages 8-11 and 11-14, taught by a certified K-12 art teacher. Campers work through the Elements of Art and Principles of Design with drawing, painting, bisque ceramics and nature art, completing a project each day in the style of a featured artist and using the studio's 10 wooded acres when weather allows. As of July 2025 the studio was temporarily closed for nearby Dominion Energy construction, with no classes or camps running.
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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 Mountainside Arts C'ville directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Cher StewartRachel is kind, compassionate and patient as an art teacher to groups of all ages and capabilities. She makes you feel valued and finds the beauty in all art. Taking a beginning class with her made me feel like I have some abilities as an artist and I would like to now take another! The studio is clean, colorful and has all of the tools and equipment needed to be successful at whatever you are attempting. Rachel is expert on guiding you through the processes and making sure that you are having a nice time while doing it. I see that she does small parties--I may just have to organize my birthday party here! Thanks, Rachel! I had so much fun and it was for such a great cause!
★★★★★Sarah LupoAmazing studio and great opportunity for children. Rachel is kind and thoughtful and an outstanding teacher. My kids loved their art class and can’t wait to go back! CANT say enough great things about Mountainside Arts!
★★★★★P A GregoriaOur Family Art Class was absolutely wonderful. We thoroughly enjoyed being with Rachel who is an incredibly talented artist who delights in inspiring creativity. She is a teacher, our ages were from 7 to 70 and she was able to inspire each of us and gently walk us through the art processes we were learning. It was obvious to us that this is her “dream come true” as she created a “magical” time for all of us. We highly recommend her studio and we will be visiting her again very soon.
★★★★★Amanda WilliamsWe had an amazing experience! Rachel had thoughtful and engaging projects for my daughter and her friends. When my daughter started to ask questions, Rachel tapped into her strengths as an art teacher. She taught her about how colors blend and ways to use different paints. We can’t wait to do another class! The studio is warm and welcoming, and the space is soothing for the students and those of us the enjoyed sitting on the patio and relaxing.
★★★★★Laura HendricksonSuch a fun, creative way to spend an afternoon. Rachel is enthusiastic and an excellent teacher. Also felt very safe with all of the COVID precautions she had taken in the studio!