Once upon a time, in the sunny, sandy state of South Carolina, where the air smells like salt water and barbecue, a group of extraordinary kids gathered every weekend to engage in a fantastic activity. The activity was no ordinary one. It was Painting! These weren't just any paintings though, oh no! They were colorful masterpieces, vibrant rainbows of creativity that would make even a rainbow jealous. Meet our cool imaginary character, Mr. Palmetto, the talking tree, who was the kids' guide and mentor. He was quite the character, with his bark always filled with humor and leaves constantly rustling as he giggled. He had an uncanny knack for mixing up words, often calling a Paintbrush a "Brushpaint" and a Palette a "Letpal." This always made the children chuckle as they corrected him. Mr. Palmetto would say something like, "Now remember kids, dip your brushpaints into the letpal, and let your imaginations run wild!" Despite his word mix-ups, he always had the best painting advice, inspiring the kids to create the most whimsical works of art. These South Carolina kids, with their sun-kissed cheeks and wide smiles, painted stories of the beautiful palmetto trees, the sandy beaches, the glowing sunsets, and everything they loved about their beautiful state. As they painted, they laughed, not just at Mr. Palmetto’s word mix-ups, but also at the sheer joy that painting brought into their lives. Each weekend, they left with paint-splattered clothes, joy-filled hearts, and masterpieces that told the story of their beautiful, laugh-filled, sun-soaked South Carolina.
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The Happy Hive is an inclusive play space designed to spark joy and connection for every child. With a special focus on comfort and accessibility for neurodivergent kids, our environment welcomes children of all abilities to explore, move, and create at their own pace. From climbing walls, swings, and zip lines to dedicated zones for pretend play and art, The Happy Hive offers both high-energy fun and creative outlets. While we cater to children ages 1-13 for neurotypical kids, we have no age limit when it comes to kids with special needs—because play should have no boundaries. At The Happy Hive, we believe every child deserves a space where they can feel safe, included, and free to be themselves.
At The Mad Platter, we make it easy to be creative! Our open studio is the perfect spot for you to explore your creative side. With all of your supplies included, you can pick your favorite piece of ceramics and get to work. We also have reserved tables available on our store page, so you can plan ahead for your visit. We also welcome walk-ins on a first come, first served basis. If you have a large group, give us a call and we'll be happy to help.
At AR Workshop Columbia, Samatha and her team of instructors offer hands-on classes for creating beautiful and unique pieces of home decor. From raw materials, you can create personalized wood plank signs, framed signs, canvas pillows, round signs, lazy susans, centerpiece boxes, canvas tote bags, and many more. Samatha and her team will help you take your home decor designs to the next level and have fun doing it! AR Workshop Columbia is more than just a place to make beautiful pieces of art, it is a place to make memories! From couples workshops to girls nights out, birthdays to team building events, each workshop is a chance to get together and make something special. With their help, you can make a unique piece of home decor that you will treasure for years to come. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to make memories with AR Workshop Columbia!