Paint Misbehavin' camp teaches kids art

Kids are misbehaving in south Fort Myers and their parents are letting them.

Paint Misbehavin', a paint your own pottery and ceramic studio, is hosting a summer art camp in which kids are painting, beading and making mosaics.

"We cater to all ages but this camp is good for kids who need interaction with other kids and one-on-one attention," said Kelly Muselman, the studio's owner for the last 12 years. "They learn how to use different types of art materials and be creative."

Creativity is the focus of the camp and so is letting loose. That's why each week-long camp is themed projects like scrapbooking, the art of mosaics and beading.

"I create projects that help kids work on their fine motor skills and they are free to explore the topic through the projects we do," said Muselman, who bought the studio after having worked there for six months.

She also limits the number of children to 14 so that everyone gets the attention they need.

"We try new things every camp and see what kids like and don't like," Muselman said. "I let the kids tell me what they like to do."

Jada Fleming volunteers at the camp and said the shop is great for everybody.

"It's a great place for family and it's a good place to get the girls together and do something fun," said Fleming, who has been a long time customer of the store as well. "Everything runs smoothly and you get your stuff back really quick."

Being quick is essential because customers will often go in the shop, paint a piece and leave it to be fired.

"It's very therapeutic and you don't have to spend a whole lot of money," Fleming said.

The store also sells items that people can buy, paint at home and bring back for Muselman to fire. Customers will often return after just one visit, Muselman said.

"We have something for everyone and all our paint is washable," Muselman said. "We've been here the longest doing camps and events. We just have the experience."