Art Classes for Kids include Paint, Pottery or Drawing Classes
Art is one of those things that is accessible to everyone. As long as you have paper and something to draw with, you can make art!
And if you’re really interested in it, you can explore art in so many mediums.
Painting, drawing, cartooning, pottery, sewing… the list of art classes you can take is endless.
Art classes for kids is one of the many classes for kids you can take around Grand Rapids.
When your kid is ready to take those Crayola drawings or clay models to the next level, try one of these creative classes below.
Looking for even more amazing things for your kids to get into around the area? Find it all here, in Things to do With Kids in Grand Rapids.
Featured Art Classes for Kids
Find some of the best art instruction in Grand Rapids here.
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Art Classes for Kids
-Dorothy, mother of 2
Pour-d is an Art Gallery, Tea Bar and Art Studio located in the heart of downtown Rockford.
A place to come together, explore creativity and learn new skills. Pour-d is an inclusive space that lets creativity shine.
Take an art class, browse our gallery whilst sipping delicious tea, attend a summer camp, rent one of our beautiful spaces for a unique gathering, learn a new craft or host a creative birthday, the possibilities are endless!
All ages and skill levels welcome.
A place to come together, explore creativity and learn new skills. Pour-d is an inclusive space that lets creativity shine.
Take an art class, browse our gallery whilst sipping delicious tea, attend a summer camp, rent one of our beautiful spaces for a unique gathering, learn a new craft or host a creative birthday, the possibilities are endless!
All ages and skill levels welcome.
OFFERING: Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Drawing Classes for Kids, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Art Classes for Kids
Voted Top Art Studio 7 years in a row, The Mud Room is the perfect place for creative kiddos (and adults) to have good clean fun!
You’ll find something for all ages… pottery painting, glass fusing, potter’s wheel classes, and more!
You can plan a party, make a reservation for a family day out, or simply stop in during open studio hours.
Their friendly staff will be there with tips and inspiration to help you create a masterpiece of your own. You can even find projects to create at home!
No experience necessary. Serving GR families since 1996.
You’ll find something for all ages… pottery painting, glass fusing, potter’s wheel classes, and more!
You can plan a party, make a reservation for a family day out, or simply stop in during open studio hours.
Their friendly staff will be there with tips and inspiration to help you create a masterpiece of your own. You can even find projects to create at home!
No experience necessary. Serving GR families since 1996.
OFFERING: Painting Lessons, Potter’s Wheel, Open Studio, Glass Fusing, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Art Classes for Kids
Offering classes in: drawing, composition, a variety of painting mediums including acrylic, watercolor and oils, sewing, journaling, mixed mediums, comic creations, wire work, pastel, open studio, and more.
Suited for ages 7-14.
We offer daytime classes for home/un-school students as well as after-school classes for students, suited for ages 7-14.
Our evening art classes are suited for ages 9+
Suited for ages 7-14.
We offer daytime classes for home/un-school students as well as after-school classes for students, suited for ages 7-14.
Our evening art classes are suited for ages 9+
OFFERING: Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
AGES: Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Art Classes for Kids
Whatever your kids artistic endeavors, LIONARDO ART STUDIO has a place for them.
We explore arts of all kinds, including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpting, building, crafting, STEAM, and MORE! We offer weekly classes as well as individual events, camps, and parties.
Come join us for one-of-a-kind art making.
We explore arts of all kinds, including drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpting, building, crafting, STEAM, and MORE! We offer weekly classes as well as individual events, camps, and parties.
Come join us for one-of-a-kind art making.
OFFERING: Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
AGES: Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
How Art Classes for Kids Works
What Age Do Art Classes for Kids Start?
Formal art classes with an instructor typically start around school age.
You can often find one-time classes throughout the community, but they’re more like activities that you facilitate for your child, and don’t involve learning techniques.
Sometimes the local library will have an art (or in the least, craft) activity. Grand Rapids Children’s Museum has had a lot of hands-on art opportunities as well.
Classes can be a one-time event, or span several weeks.
Do I Have to Purchase Supplies for Art Classes? Where can I buy Art Supplies in Grand Rapids?
Many studios provide the supplies for a specific class, and the cost is worked into the cost of the session.
However, art is something you can do anywhere and kids will want to practice at home. You can get kid-level quality art supplies at hobby stores around Grand Rapids, like Michaels.
And when they are ready to up their game, take them to Service Reproduction in downtown Grand Rapids. It’s where you get THE best art supplies in West Michigan.
| Service Reproduction Art Supplies Store in Grand Rapids 340 Summer Ave. N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 |
Top Voted Art Classes for Kids
Following are the area’s top rated art classes for kids, as voted on in our annual best of Grand Rapids Awards. These studios have showed up again and again to teach kids a love of creativity and expression through pottery, painting and drawing classes.
Winner: The Mud Room
TOP 10 Art Instruction / Studios for Kids
1. The Mud Room
2. The Common Thread Studio
3. Accidental Art (Rockford)
4. Brush Studio – Grand Rapids
5.Kendall College of Art and Design
5. Wine & Canvas Studio / Cookies & Canvas
7. Hearts for the Arts
8. YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
9. Paint a Pot (Holland)
10. Artists Creating Together
Winning Art Instruction Studio for Kids - Grand Rapids
Winning Art Instruction Studio for Kids - Grand Rapids
Sewing classes, supplies, and kits for ages 8 & up.
Parties and events available by request.
Directory of Art Classes and Drawing Classes for Kids
Here’s the full list of dedicated art classes around Grand Rapids.
Another great resource is local parks and rec departments. Their class offerings can change, but there’s often an art class to be found in their latest calendar.
Pour-d in Rockford
39 Courtland St, Rockford, MI 49341
• Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Drawing Classes for Kids, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
6159 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
355 Northland Drive NE, Rockford, MI 49341
• Open Studio
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
3141 Broadway Ave SW, Grandville, MI 49418
• Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
50 Louis NW, Ste 102, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Painting Lessons
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
2675 E Paris Ave SE Suite E, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
• Painting Lessons
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Painting Lessons, Potter’s Wheel, Drawing Classes for Kids, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens, Graphic Design/Design, Mixed Media Classes, Photography
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
31 E 8th St. Suite 200, Holland, MI 49423
• Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Graphic Design/Design, Mixed Media Classes
• Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
15 W 6th St, Holland, MI 49423
• Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Trinity Lutheran Church - 2700 Fulton St E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
• Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
• Open Studio
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
1141 Quarry Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Open Studio
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
150 East 8th Street, Holland, MI 49423
• Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
I'm An Artist Community Studio in GRAND RAPIDS
2166 WEALTHY ST SE, GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan 49506-3041
• Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens
• Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Lionardo Art Studio in Grand Rapids
1134 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Painting Lessons, Open Studio, Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Painting Lessons, Toddler Art Classes, Mixed Media Classes
• Preschool
• Preschool
223 W Main Street, Lowell, MI 49331
• Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
390 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
• Open Studio
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
1134 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
• Painting Lessons
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
The Mud Room @ Knapp's Corner in Grand Rapids
1971 E Beltline Ave NE Ste 103, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
• Painting Lessons, Potter’s Wheel, Open Studio, Glass Fusing, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens
• Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
• Infants & Toddlers, Preschool, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
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