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.
Looking for even more amazing things for your kids to get into around the area? Find it all here, in the Things to do With Kids in Grand Rapids guide.
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Featured Art Classes for Kids
When your kid is ready to take those Crayola drawings or clay models to the next level, try one of these creative classes below.
Find some of the best art instruction in Grand Rapids here.
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Rooted in fine art principles, our classes encourage exploration and self-expression through a wide variety of mediums—painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, clay, construction, and unique mixed-media projects.
We believe creativity is one of the most essential life skills a child can develop. When kids gain confidence in their creative abilities, they apply that mindset to every area of life.
Our programming is designed to grow with each child, allowing them to discover their artistic voice and continue creating as they develop their interests and talents.
Art Programs: 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
I cannot recommend this studio enough! Julie's classes are so amazing She truly allows the kiddos to express themselves through different forms of art while teaching them so many techniques! - parent
Kids and adults can enjoy pottery painting, glass fusing, and potter’s wheel classes. Plan a party, stop by during open studio hours, or take home a project.
Register ages 7–15 in advance for Camp Mud clay classes. Spots fill fast, so RSVP early! Friendly staff are always here to help you create your own masterpiece.
Art Programs: Art Studio, Painting Lessons, Potter's Wheel, Open Studio, Glass Fusing, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens
Sign Ups: 📅 Sign ups for Camp Mud classes are available on our website as availability lasts! -Painting Pottery is always available during our open studio hours
Ages: Preschool, Kindergarten, Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12, Toddlers
Top Voted Art Classes for Kids (2025 results)
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
1. The Mud Room
2. Accidental Art (Rockford)
3. Interlochen Center for Arts
4. Hearts for the Arts
5. The Common Thread Studio
6. Pottery Lane
7. Lionardo Art Studio
7. Little Art Park GR
Drop In Art Classes for Kids & Events Around Grand Rapids
Full List of Drawing Classes and Art 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.
West MI Art Classes
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Academy of Art & Design 6159 28th St SE Suite #9, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids, Toddler Art Classes, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes |
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Accidental Art (Rockford) 355 Northland Dr NE Rockford, MI 49341
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Open Studio |
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Artists Creating Together 1140 Monroe Ave NW #4101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Open Studio, Mixed Media Classes |
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Arts at the Barn 9784 Courtland Drive Northeast, Rockford, MI 49341
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Drawing Classes for Kids, Open Studio, Painting Lessons, Art Studio |
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Brush Studio - Grand Rapids 50 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Painting Lessons |
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Captured In Clay Grand Rapids, MI
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Open Studio |
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CultureWorks Transformative Art + Design Academy 24 W 6th St, Holland, MI 49423
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Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Graphic Design, Mixed Media Classes |
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Goo Genius 4850 Rosabelle Beach Ave, Holland, MI 49424
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Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens |
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Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) 101 Monroe Center St NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Open Studio |
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Hearts for the Arts 1141 Quarry Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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Open Studio |
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Holland Area Arts Council 150 E 8th St, Holland, MI 49423
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Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids, Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes |
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Interlochen Center for the Arts 4000 J Maddy PKWY Interlochen, MI 49643
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Painting Lessons, Art Classes for Teens, Graphic Design, Photography, Mixed Media Classes |
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Little Art Park GR Grand Rapids, MI
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Toddler Art Classes |
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Lowell Arts 223 West Main Street, Lowell, MI 49331
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Art Classes for Teens, Mixed Media Classes |
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Mountain Road Studio 1438 Edith Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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Art Studio, Painting Lessons, Drawing Classes for Kids |
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Paint a Pot (Holland) 390 E 8th St #6, Holland, MI 49423
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Open Studio |
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Pottery Lane 401 Hall St. SW Suite 140B Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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Potter's Wheel |
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Spruced Studio 5120 Plainfield Ave NE suite b, Grand Rapids, MI
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Open Studio |
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The Common Thread Studio 2405 Porter St SW Suite E. Wyoming, MI 49519
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Sewing Classes |
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Wine and Canvas (Cookies & Canvas) 2675 E Paris Ave SE suite e, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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Painting Lessons |
How Art Classes for Kids Work
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 |
Little Fine Arts Studio in Byron Center has summer art camps, and events all summer