FAD (Fun Art and Drama) +
PAD (Mary Ellen's home studio) = lots of exciting, creative and innovative summer camps, classes and more!
Mary Ellen Hill, Creator and Director, Headmistress, Professional Storyteller~
Supporting children's creativity, joy and love of Earth for over 30 years!
 This is what kids say about FAD PAD After School Enrichment Classes...
"Here we go to the best class of the EVER!"
"Last night she said- I cannot wait to go to my BOT BOT class at the FAD PAD!"
"He got up earlier than usual and said just go to the FAD PAD instead of school, please?"
"I like how I can have so much fun with the Harry Potter books I love so much."
"Our daughter has had an amazing year (best class of my life, she says!).
"Thank you so much for all the fun, creativity and love. We are so lucky to know you!"
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The FAD PAD is my home studio created for Fun, Art and Drama! A designated place for your child to enjoy a wide variety of playshops/classes and camps. From cooking, gardening, drama, fairy lore, cooperative games, hand sewing, embroidery, Harry Potter to science!
The FAD PAD is located in my big back yard where there are many magical areas to explore. From climbing Bob, the loquat tree, to vegetable and herb gardens to the enchanted and forbidden forests to the hammock.
The playshops/classes and camps are for K-6th graders. In order to foster fun and give attention to all children, I take 8 children only. Reservations are required. All art, gardening, and cooking supplies are included in the fees.
"Thank you for the "great work" you do with children in your magic forest and garden. What a boundless gift you offer these girls and boys! It seems to me you're changing their lives in
important ways." College Professor
Friday Drop-in Fabric Arts Class 2025 for Children and Adults
Beginning Friday September 5!
This will be a time to explore a wide variety of activities to do with fabric and thread.
Hand-sewing, Mending, Making hats, Embroidery, Decorating and Refurbishing clothing.
Fabric painting, How to Sew on a Button and More!
If you are working on a project at home, feel free to bring it here. (I do not have a sewing machine.)
This is different from an Enrichment After-school Class - you can come any time you want,
come to any class you want and do not have to sign up for a certain number of weeks.
September: 5, 12, 26 NO CLASS on 9/19
October: 3, 10, 17, 24 NO CLASS on 10/31
November: 7, 14, 21 NO CLASS on 11/28
December: 5, 12, 19 NO CLASS on 12/26
For K-8th grade. 8 spots available.
Timing: arrive after-school and stay until 6:30. Can leave earlier.
Fee: SLIDING Scale $30-$60, which includes all supplies.
To Sign Up- please to let me know 24 hours in advance if you are coming and pay for the class.
If you do not come, there is no refund.
If you want to come at the last minute, please text me to see if there is room.
If you have not been to the FAD PAD, please fill out this form.
FAD PAD Emergency Form
*There are 5 ways to send this fee.*
1. Make a check out to and mail it to: Mary Ellen Hill, 7548 Circle Hill Drive, Oakland, CA 94605.
2. Use VENMO on your phone. I am listed as Mary Ellen Hill @ MaryEllen-Hill-4.
There is also a photo of me that is the same photo that is on the homepage of my website, 510-219-3474.
3. Cash
4. Zelle (Just add my name to the request)
5. PayPal Slightly higher fee of $63.00. Thank you.
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Please fill out the FAD PAD Emergency Form or I can email it to you.
If you have already been to ACC, or to a FAD PAD playshop or camp, and your contact information has not changed,
you do not need to fill out the FAD PAD Emergency Form.
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"You are the only place my girls can explore Harry Potter books! This is so important to them that they can act out their favorite books!" Mom of an 8 and a 13 year old.
"I fell so relaxed knowing my child is with you. She always tells us about the great activities she does and the fun kids she plays with each day. Thank you!" Mom of 7 year old
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