Expressiones - A Latin, cultural art center in downtown New London, Expressiones offers a variety of art experiences and classes for the whole family.  For kids, Expressiones offers their Free Art Workshops.  Each Saturday, kids can pop in and try their hand at a different project.  From sculpture to origami, any kiddo can join in the creativity, and snacks are provided.  

84 Bank Street, New London, Connecticut 06320 860.501.9278

Arts Center Killingworth - Art of Mother Nature and Fashion Summer Camps, Jazz Night, Art Workshops. Who couldn't resist this lovely non-profit for visual and performing arts.

276 North Parker Hill Rd, Killingworth CT 06419

The Drunken Palette - An open art studio in the heart of downtown New London, TDP opens to families each Sunday for Mini-Artist sessions.  The entire family can immerse themselves in a project and receive instruction from TDP staff to complete amazing, display worthy works of art.  Reservations are highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.  

259 State Street, New London, Connecticut 06320 860.326.7426

Florence Griswold Museum - Home to one of America's original "art colonies", in Old Lyme, the Florence Griswold Museum remains home to a large, significant collection of impressionism.  Families who visit the museum on Sundays may participate in "Make a Painting Sundays".  Included with admission to the museum, individuals choose from a variety of projects, gather supplies and create!  In good weather, visitors may even paint outdoors, in Miss Griswold's garden, just as artists did more than one hundred years ago.  

96 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, Connecticut 06371 860.434.5542  

Silver Circle Art Center - A relatively new gallery and art center in the quiet corner of CT, Silver Circle has quickly become a haven for local artisans to show their work and for residents of the area to learn more about various forms of art.  They offer a variety of kids art classes, designed to engage kids' genuine interest in creating art, not just crafting.  From cartooning to sun printing, there's a class series designed for you.  Cost of classes also includes supplies.

75 Main Street, Suite 3, Putnam, Connecticut 06260 860.928.2900

Mystic Art Center - The change in season in Mystic means another season of amazing art classes at the Mystic Art Center.  For kids, classes include exploring and creating pop art, charcoal drawing, paper masks and more.  Kids classes are designed to educate beginners in art history, concepts and terminology.  Tuition is affordable and prices include supplies.  

9 Water Street, Mystic, Connecticut 06355 860.536.7601