Our classes for ages 2 to 4 are designed as a playful introduction to art-making, exploration, and creative confidence.
Young artists work with a variety of age-appropriate materials and techniques, building fine motor skills and comfort with art tools while creating a finished project each week. Classes emphasize process over perfection, encouraging curiosity, experimentation, and self-expression in a welcoming studio environment.
Children in this age group attend class alongside a parent or caregiver, who is invited to participate fully. This shared experience helps children feel supported while allowing adults to engage creatively and enjoy the art-making process together.
Our classes for ages 4.5 to 12 are what Kids at Art has become known for: thoughtful, skill-building art instruction in an encouraging environment where every child is treated as an artist.
Students explore a wide range of materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, watercolor, collage, sculpture, printmaking, plaster, and papier-mâché. As they gain confidence, children develop foundational skills such as observation, composition, and technique, learning to draw and paint from still life, photographs, and their own imagination.
Classes are structured yet flexible, allowing instructors to meet children where they are while helping them grow creatively. Whether a child is brand new to art or eager to deepen their skills, our classes provide both guidance and room for personal expression.
For ages 5 and up.
Our live, interactive online art classes bring the Kids at Art experience into your home, closely mirroring the structure and spirit of our in-studio sessions.
Classes feature engaging, thoughtfully designed projects with clear instruction and guidance throughout. Children work step by step with our instructors while interacting with classmates in our Zoom Online Studio. Projects vary from session to session, with some inspired by well-known artists and others developed collaboratively through imagination and experimentation.
Classes are mixed-age, allowing children to work at their own level. Younger artists typically complete one project per session, while children ages 7 and up may spend two or more sessions developing more complex pieces. Older students are encouraged to take projects further with additional techniques and creative challenges. Adults are welcome to join and create alongside their children.
Whether your child is new to art or already loves to create, our online classes offer a focused, supportive, and social way to stay inspired.
Our holiday and special workshops offer a deeper, more immersive art experience for children ages 4.5 and up. These workshops are designed as extended sessions that allow kids to dive into larger, more involved projects than those typically offered in weekly classes.
Half-day art workshops run from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and often feature seasonal or holiday-themed projects, along with creative techniques children are excited to explore. Workshops emphasize hands-on making, problem-solving, and creative confidence, all while giving kids the time and focus needed to see a project through.
From time to time, we also offer specialty workshops centered around a specific material or technique, such as tie-dye, batik, puppet-making, plaster, papier-mâché, or mask-making. These workshops give children the opportunity to explore a single process in greater depth.
We also offer a full-day art + sports workshop option from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in partnership with Kids in Sports, located just down the block. After the morning art session, children are picked up at noon and spend the afternoon participating in a multi-sport program focused on fitness, teamwork, and skill-building through cooperative games and activities in a temperature-controlled, professionally cleaned facility.
These workshops are a fun, enriching way for children to spend school holidays, build new skills, and stay creatively and physically engaged.
Each summer we have a variety of programs for children ages 2 and up!
Children ages 4.5 and up
Kids at Art offers flexible summer camp options for children ages 4.5 and up, with both half-day and full-day experiences available.
Our Half Day Morning Art Mini-Camp is a three-hour, art-focused program designed for mixed ages. Small group sizes allow for individual attention, with projects adapted to each child’s age and skill level. Throughout the summer, children explore a wide range of materials and techniques, including drawing and painting, clay building, mask-making, puppet-making, and mixed media projects. Children attending multiple days or weeks always work on new projects, with no repeats, and receive guidance and encouragement from multiple instructors.
Our Full Day Art + Sports Camp builds on the morning art program and adds an active afternoon at Kids in Sports, located just down the block. After morning art, children are picked up at noon for lunch and head to Kids in Sports, where they participate in a dynamic, multi-sport program featuring activities such as basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, hockey, and lacrosse. The program emphasizes fitness, teamwork, and fundamentals through cooperative games and drills, with music and yoga incorporated for balance and variety.
Note: For the Full Day Camp, children are dropped off at Kids at Art and picked up at Kids in Sports. Children should bring a lunch.
Children ages 2 – 4
We’ve created a welcoming, engaging art class just for our youngest artists. These four-week classes are designed for children ages 2–4 and focus on process-based art, sensory exploration, and playful creativity. Each class offers simple, age-appropriate projects that help build fine motor skills, confidence, and comfort working with art materials, all in a warm, supportive environment.
Classes meet once per week on Tuesday or Wednesday afternoons. Children may enroll in either day or both.
A parent or caretaker must accompany children in this age group.
For ages 6 – 14.
Kids at Art heads outdoors for a special Art in Central Park experience! Young artists will explore one of New York City’s most beautiful spaces while drawing and painting directly from life. We’ll observe nature, architecture, light, and movement, and turn what we see into creative, expressive artwork.
We meet at the 72nd Street entrance to Central Park, then settle into a shaded spot in the park to create art al fresco for two hours. Each session is thoughtfully structured, with guided instruction, individual support, and plenty of room for creative exploration.
This part of our summer program focuses on drawing and painting from observation, helping kids build foundational art skills while staying inspired by their surroundings.
Participants should bring:
- A water bottle
- A small snack
- A sketchpad, if they have one they love
We’ll supply all other materials.
(In case of bad weather, classes will be held in our studio at 1412 2nd Avenue.)
Our teen portfolio classes are designed for students preparing for college applications, art schools, or advanced fine arts programs. These classes provide focused, individualized instruction to help students build strong, cohesive portfolios that reflect both technical skill and personal voice.
Students work on projects tailored to their goals and application requirements, developing skills in drawing, painting, and observation while expanding their creative range. Instruction includes demonstrations, guided practice, and constructive feedback, with an emphasis on thoughtful problem-solving and artistic growth.
Classes often incorporate drawing and painting from still life, portrait, and figure, using a variety of materials and approaches ranging from observational to more interpretive work. While students are encouraged to explore and work at their own pace, instructors provide structure and guidance to help projects move toward completion.
These classes are offered by request and can be adapted to meet individual needs and timelines.
Please get in touch to learn more about teen portfolio classes and availability.
Kids at Art offers creative opportunities for adults at every experience level, from those picking up a pencil for the first time to artists looking to deepen specific skills or projects.
Adult Art Classes (By Request)
Our adult art classes are designed for beginners through intermediate artists who want thoughtful, supportive instruction. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals or returning to an ongoing practice, classes can be tailored to your interests and goals.
Instruction covers core drawing and painting concepts such as line, shape, form, color, value, proportion, perspective, light, shadow, texture, and composition. Classes include demonstrations, guided practice, and constructive feedback to help you build skills and confidence. Students may follow structured exercises or work on individual projects with instructor support.
Adult art classes are offered by request and can be scheduled for individuals or small groups.
Get in touch to learn more about adult art classes and availability.
Adult Paint Party Nights
Looking for a more social and relaxed creative experience? We also host Adult Paint Party Nights, perfect for friends, celebrations, team outings, or anyone who wants a fun night of art with no prior experience required.
These guided events focus on enjoyment, creativity, and connection, making them ideal for birthdays, gatherings, or simply trying something new.
Our mixed age life drawing classes offer focused, observational drawing practice for students interested in working directly from life. Classes feature either a live, clothed model or a carefully arranged still life, providing a strong foundation for developing drawing skills across experience levels.
Students begin with simple contour drawings and gradually build complexity, using line to explore shape, proportion, and gesture. As classes progress, students learn to develop form, depth, and space through shading, cross-hatching, and value, with an emphasis on composition and visual structure.
Work is completed in both black and white and color, using materials such as charcoal, pencil, and pastels. Classes include informal individual and group critiques, offering constructive feedback and opportunities to refine technique and approach.
This class is suitable for teens and adults and encourages focused practice in a supportive, studio-style setting.
All models for mixed age life drawing classes are clothed.
These classes are currently offered by request.
Please get in touch to inquire about interest and availability.
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