Illuminate Studios · Ventura, CA

Where creativity
meets every kind of mind.

A sensory-based creative arts program for children, tweens, and neurodivergent learners — where artmaking builds confidence, expression, and connection.

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The program

Not about the finished piece.
About the child who makes it.

A process-oriented creative arts offering that supports confidence, self-expression, emotional awareness, and regulation through artmaking.

Instead of perfect finished pieces, classes focus on tactile materials, visual storytelling, and low-pressure choice — warm, flexible, and affirming of every child's way of participating.

What happens in class

Class Experiences

Each session is thoughtfully designed to support the whole child — creatively, emotionally, and socially.

30 min · Kids 8 & under
$27.50
per class
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60 min · Kids 9–12
$55.00
per class
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Sensory-Based Process Art

Tactile, hands-on exploration that values the process over the product.

Emotional Storytelling

Expressing feelings through color, shape, and texture.

Visual Journaling

Personal narrative through images and marks.

Collaborative Artmaking

Projects that build connection and shared creativity.

Mindful Regulation Tools

Grounding rituals and sensory regulation in every session.

Confidence Through Choice

Low-pressure experiences that celebrate each child's way of participating.

Who it's for

Especially Well-Suited For

EdyMade welcomes children of all abilities, with small groups of 8–10 students for individualized attention.

Children who thrive with sensory-rich, hands-on learning
Neurodivergent learners who benefit from flexible, affirming environments
Kids who express themselves better through art than words
Children who need a calm, supportive space to build confidence
Students who learn best with choice-making and self-directed exploration
Families seeking trauma-informed, developmentally responsive programming

Small-group format: Maximum of 8–10 students per class, allowing for individualized attention, relationship-building, and a calm, supportive experience.

Meet the founder

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I'm a professional artist, educator, Board Certified Autism Technician, and founder of EdyMade. With 20+ years of experience leading creative programming for children and families across LA and Ventura Counties, I believe creativity is a powerful tool for inclusion, confidence, and growth.

I pair my art and teaching background with deep respect for neurodiversity and each child's way of engaging — and I'm currently pursuing Board Certified Behavior Analyst coursework.

Professional Artist & Educator

20+ years facilitating creative programming across LA and Ventura Counties.

Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)

Specialized training in behavioral support and neurodivergent-affirming practice.

Sensory-Based Teaching Specialist

Expertise in tactile, process-oriented approaches to creative learning.

Trauma-Informed Practitioner

Grounded in trauma-aware, emotionally supportive methodology.

Pursuing BCBA Certification

Currently completing graduate coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis.

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The broader vision

Psyche's Loom

EdyMade is the children's branch of Psyche's Loom — a broader framework exploring creativity, identity, resilience, and self-actualization as interconnected threads in a person's life.

We begin with children's classes and will grow into offerings for tweens, teens, parents, and families.

Conversations

The EdyMade Series

A series of discussions exploring the ideas behind EdyMade — creativity, parenting, and emotional wellbeing.

A Class to Build Emotional Intelligence with Art by Illuminate studios

A recording by Illuminate studios and Edy Pickens Levin

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A sense of belonging, parenting and the “Good Job” habit by Illuminate studios

A recording by Illuminate studios and Edy Pickens

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Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

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Every child deserves
a space to be themselves.

EdyMade is where creativity, confidence, and connection come together — one brushstroke, one story, one child at a time.

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