Romy Wascom, 9, is eager to attend weekly classes at Outside the Lines Art Studio in Ghent. In the studio, bright lights are softened by paper lantern covers. Soothing jazz plays softly in the background. Art supplies that stimulate the senses — sequined fabrics, soft feathers, fuzzy pom-poms — offer students a variety of options to explore.
The studio was built on the idea that creating is more important than the product and Romy likes that concept.
After a busy week at school, Romy said, “I can go to the art studio and just mellow out … it feels really welcoming there.”…