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The Best Kids Art Classes in Houston

Stem + Art = Steam at IDEA Lab, offering art classes for kids in Houston. Photo courtesy of idealabkids.com
Stem + Art = Steam at IDEA Lab, offering art classes for kids in Houston. Photo courtesy of idealabkids.com
9/12/21 - By Rachael Cherry

Budding artists who are looking to brush up on their creativity, look no further. We've rounded up the best kids art classes in Houston so even the most novice painter can sharpen her skills and begin creating masterpieces. Whether you're looking for after school art classes in Houston, drop-in art classes for occasional fun, or toddler art classes, Houston and its suburbs have plenty of kid art class options.

Check out our Classes and Activities Guide for even more activities and classes for kids in Houston and our Virtual Camps and Classes that you can book online at Mommy Poppins. 

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Kids display their artworks from class. Photo courtesy of Sugar Land Art Gallery.
Kids display their artworks from class. Photo courtesy of Sugar Land Art Gallery.

Best After School Art Classes in Houston for Kids

Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery

Artists of all levels and abilities can take classes, showcase their work, and attend camps and workshops at Sugar Land Art Center & Gallery. Classes range from mom and me art to jewelry making, oils and watercolors, and everything in between to help you hone in on your artistic skills in a judgement free, safe space. READ MORE

Monart School of Art

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, fashion design, mosaics, and more. Various pop culture themes are also offered to keep kids engaged. READ MORE

KidzToPros Summer Camp NYC

KidzToPros offers STEM, sports, and art after school programs and summer camps give kids in pre-K through 8th grade a chance to develop valuable skills in a fun, creative, and safe environment. Project-based classes and camps range from programming robots, 3-D modeling, digital arts, creative arts and coding games to music, filmmaking, and graphic design. READ MORE

Idea Lab Kids - Houston

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 every day lives. Kids can expect a mix of both indoor and outdoor activities on a wide range of STEAM topics from art studio to robotics to coding and 3D printing to culinary arts. READ MORE

Young Picassos

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

Cordovan Art School

Cordovan Art Studio offers a range of art classes, summer camps, school break camps, and birthday party options for artistically inclined kids ages 5 and up. Painting, pottery, sculpture, video game art, and a variety of kids' favorite themes are all available. READ MORE

Art Studio on the Boulevard

Whether it's after school art classes or summer camps that you're looking for, Art Studio on the Boulevard has you covered. Children ages 4 through high school seniors can explore charcoals, acrylic painting, watercolors, clay works, fiber arts, oil pastels, textures with "found" objects, print making, and more. READ MORE

The Glassell Junior School

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 3-18 and can be taken year-round. Summer camps cover a broad range of art topics for different ages, from Outer Space to Mixed Media, Pottery & Prints to Art Cars, and everything in between. READ MORE

Newspring Art Studio

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. Special guests, education on traditional and modern works, different art techniques, and even regional cuisine are incorporated into this program. READ MORE

Tree House Arts & Crafts

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

Abrakadoodle - Houston

From canvas creations to design and history, Abrakadoodle offers a variety of art classes and camps for kids. Classes and camps focus on enhancing creativity, refining skills, and encouraging imagination through the use of different art media.  READ MORE

Katy Art School

Students who are 5 years old and older can sign up for after school art classes that cover drawing, painting, artistic fundamentals, 3D sculpture, and more. Classes run for the semester and are taught by Katy ISD Certified Art Teachers. During the summer, kids can sign up for summer camps to enrich their artistic abilities.  READ MORE
Photo Courtesy of Honey Art Cafe.
Photo Courtesy of Honey Art Cafe.

Houston's Best Drop In Art Classes for Kids

Painting with a Twist - Houston

Tap into your creative side at Painting with a Twist. Art subjects are predetermined and attendees are led step by step through the painting process, allowing you to come home with a masterpiece. Choose from mom and me, date night, trivia night, kids' classes, and more for a unique artistic experience.  READ MORE

Honey Art Cafe

Drop in for a specialty art class at Honey Art Cafe. From Creative Doodling to Anime, Watercolor 101 and Animal Drawing, Honey Art Cafe has a variety of family classes that allow kids to flex their artistic muscles and improve their skills.  READ MORE

The Mad Potter

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

Contemporary Arts Museum Houston

In addition to having art on display, CAMH offers free drop in art projects on Saturdays. The Museum also features different artistic performances like poetry and prose readings. READ MORE

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