An Art Program, Taught by Someone Who Actually Understands Kids
Lizette is a child development specialist with a Master's in Child Psychology and 20+ years working with kids on the Peninsula. She creates a space where your child feels safe enough to take real creative risks, and proud enough to bring their work home. Process over product. We care about how your child thinks and creates. Spanish woven naturally into art instruction.
Trusted by a leading San Mateo independent school across multiple sessions and 30+ students. Now open to families across the Peninsula.
What Makes This Different
Not Your Typical Art Program
Most kids' art programs hire artists who like children. Lizette is a child development specialist with a Master's in Child Psychology who teaches through art. That changes everything about what happens in the room.
A Teacher Who Reads the Room
Lizette's training in child psychology means she notices things other instructors miss. When a child needs encouragement, when they're ready for a challenge, when they just need space. Every session is shaped by what your child actually needs that day.
They'll Surprise Themselves
The best moment in Lizette's class is when a child looks at what they made and realizes they did something they didn't think they could. That's not an accident. It's what 20 years of working with children teaches you to create.
Small Enough That She Knows Your Kid
With a maximum of 8 students, Lizette learns each child's name, their comfort level, and how to stretch it. This isn't a drop-in craft hour. It's a real relationship, built week after week.
Already Trusted at a Top Peninsula School
Lizette has taught 30+ students across multiple sessions at a leading San Mateo independent school. The same approach, the same instructor, the same care, now available to your family every Wednesday.
Your Child's Instructor
Meet Lizette
Lizette Diaz, MA
Child Development Specialist & Art Instructor
Lizette is a child development specialist with a Master's in Child Psychology and over 20 years working with children and families on the Peninsula. She holds a B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from San Francisco State University and is a native Spanish speaker. Lizette leads enrichment and Spanish tutoring for Plato+, creating a classroom where every child feels seen, safe, and genuinely proud of what they create. Her art instruction goes beyond technique; it's grounded in child development, helping children build creative confidence at their own pace.
The 8-Week Journey
Art and Artists of the Americas
Each week explores a different artist or cultural tradition from across the Americas. Every child creates a gallery-worthy take-home piece and learns Spanish vocabulary woven naturally into art instruction.
Week 1
Kandinsky Circles
Oil pastels
Week 2
Frida Kahlo Self-Portraits
Chalk pastels
Week 3
Diego Rivera Community Mural
Collaborative collage
Week 4
Torres-Garcia Symbol Grid
Marker + construction paper
Week 5
Ojos de Dios
Yarn craft, Huichol tradition
Week 6
Watercolor Landscapes
Watercolor wash
Week 7
Day of the Dead Calavera
Mixed media
Week 8
Artist's Choice Masterpiece + Parent Showcase
At a Glance
Program Details
Day
Every Wednesday
Time
4:45 - 5:45 PM
Format
8-Week Sessions
Registration-based, not rolling enrollment
Price
$85 per class
Location
San Mateo, CA
Address provided upon enrollment
Ages
Ages 5-11
Materials
All Provided
Nothing to bring but a good attitude
Have Questions?
Common Questions from Parents
Ages 5 through 11. Activities are designed with flexibility so younger and older students stay engaged at their own level, with projects that can be adapted in complexity.
Just themselves and a good attitude! All art materials and supplies are provided.
Classes are held at a location in San Mateo, CA. We share the exact address when you enroll.
Start with a free Discovery Day. Your child experiences a full 60-minute session while you watch. No commitment, no pressure. If it's the right fit, you can enroll on the spot or take a few days to decide.
See It in Person
Try a Free Discovery Day
Your child experiences a full 60-minute session. You watch. No commitment. Sign up below and we will reach out to schedule your visit.
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Come early for Spanish: Spanish Enrichment with Lizette starts at 3:45 PM. Same day, same location.