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Art summer camps in Houston offer creative fun this summer. Photo courtesy of the Mad Potter
Art summer camps in Houston offer creative fun this summer. Photo courtesy of the Mad Potter
4/16/23 - By Rachael Cherry

Have a creative kid? Try art summer camp in Houston this summer 2023. The great thing about art camp is that it cultivates imagination and creative play. Houston has summer art camps all over the city with options from painting to pottery that any budding artist would enjoy. Find the perfect place for your little Picasso in our list of the best art camps this summer. 

And for more summer and school vacation camp ideas, check out our comprehensive camp guide and a complete directory of camp listings.

 

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Budding artists will love learning how to paint this summer. Photo courtesy of Young Picassos
Budding artists will love learning how to paint this summer. Photo courtesy of Young Picassos

Houston's Art Summer Camps for 2023

Tree House Arts & Crafts

Ages 3+ | Central Houston
Children 3 years of age and older can partake in after school classes that incorporate creative crafts, painting, and more. In week-long sessions throughout the summer, kids create their own masterpieces in the Treehouse Studio. Each week boasts a different theme, and kids can let their imaginations run wild as they create different art projects. READ MORE

Newspring Art Studio

Ages 8+ | Spring Branch
Kids ages 8-18 can experience art and culture through a combination of literacy, numeracy, and art history during after school programs, spring break camps, and summer camps. In NewSpring's Summer Art Program, Passport to the World, students will "travel" around the world exploring a different country every week. Students learn about various traditional and modern works of art and create something inspired by combining a variety of art techniques. In addition, special guests are invited with a connection to each country, to visit the studio and share stories and talents with the... READ MORE

The Glassell Junior School

Ages 4-18 | Montrose
The Junior School is part of the renowned Glassell School of Art, which is the teaching institute of the Museum of Fine Arts. Classes and workshops are open to children ages 4-18 and can be taken year-round. Summer camps cover a broad range of art topics for different ages, from ceramics to mixed media, fashion to architecture, and everything in between. READ MORE

The Mad Potter

Ages 6+ | Multiple Houston locations
Drop in for a little pottery painting at Mad Potter or sign up for a summer camp. Kids are encouraged to get their hands dirty as they complete different pottery masterpieces. You can also pick up pottery pieces to go and paint at home.  READ MORE

Art Studio on the Boulevard

Ages 5-11 | Heights
Studio on the Boulevard offers after-school classes for children from Pre-Kindergarten through High School and evening classes for adults. In the summer, Studio on the Boulevard transforms into the Mad Hatters Art Camp, where children explore not only visual art, but also dance, music, performance, science, and more. READ MORE

MECA Sunburst Arts Summer Program

Ages Kindergarten - 9th Grade | Fourth Ward
The Sunburst Summer Arts Program is an 8-week summer arts camp that implements a unique arts and education curriculum. The course addresses summer learning loss with an emphasis in Numeracy, Literacy, and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Additionally, the syllabus focuses on the importance of multiculturalism in everyday life. READ MORE

Young Picassos

Ages 3-11| Bellaire
Young Picassos offers creative birthday parties, art classes, and summer camps for kids ages 3-11. More than just a venue to learn art, this studio aims to help children learn to resolve conflicts and develop interpersonal skills and resilience through art. READ MORE

Monart School of Art

Ages 3-18 | West University & Pearland
Monart School of Art in Houston and Pearland is a family-owned studio offering art classes, camps, and after-school programs for kids of all ages. Classes run throughout the school year and build on each other. Camps run for a week at a time and focus on sculpture, painting, mosaics, and more. Various pop culture themes are also offered to keep kids engaged. READ MORE

Kidcreate Studio - Houston Greater Heights

Ages 5-12 | Greater Heights
Kidcreate Studio's curriculum is tailored to match the developmental needs of children of different ages. This Houston-based studio offers fast-moving classes for little kids, camps, and events for school-aged children, which encourage creativity. READ MORE

Idea Lab Kids - Houston

Ages 4-12 | Multiple locations
STEAM education is the focus of after school classes and summer camps by Idea Lab Kids, which seek to show kids how STEAM affects our everyday lives. Kids can expect a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities on a wide range of STEAM topics, from art studio and robotics to coding, 3D printing, and culinary arts. READ MORE

Houston School of Art & Design

Ages 6-18 | Spring Branch West
During the school year, Houston School of Art & Design offers Aspiring Artists classes that inspire, educate, and encourage students in a nurturing, motivating, and judgment-free environment. Fine Art seasonal Camps are also held over Spring Break, Summer, Thanksgiving, and Winter. Camps are split into two groups for ages 6-12-year-olds and Teen camps for 12- 18-year-olds interested in participating in a rich and fun creative experience. Students will enjoy developing their personal visions and ideas under the direction of enthusiastic instructors. READ MORE

Cordovan Art School

Ages 4+ | Multiple Locations
Professional art teachers guide kids on an adventure in themed weekly camps that include Live animals, Video Game Art, Super Heroes & Villains, Pets, Pokemon, Sea Life, and Anime. Kids of any skill level get to experience techniques using clay, watercolor, acrylics, pastels, paper mache, and more. READ MORE

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