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Art Classes on Long Island for Kids

Set up an easel and get to painting at Mini Monet Art Studio. Photo courtesy of the studio
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9/11/23 - By Jaime Sumersille

Art classes on Long Island are a great way to cultivate your child's artistic vision, and there are plenty of local options to choose from. These Long Island art spots offer drop-in classes, multi-week sessions, private play dates, and more creative fun.

You can find more classes for –and even book a class online–in our directory of classes and listings. And be sure to check our Long Island Classes for Kids Guide for more kids’ activities and classes for kids of all ages and interests.

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Gold Coast Art Studios offers a variety of arts classes, including ceramics. Photo courtesy of the studio
Gold Coast Art Studios offers a variety of arts classes, including ceramics. Photo courtesy of the studio

Arts & Crafts Studios in Nassau County

Artrageous

Rockville Centre
Drop into Artrageous and design a piece of pottery. Items take up to two weeks to be glazed before they are ready for pickup. Or try your hand at glass fusing, mosaics, or canvas painting.   READ MORE

As You Wish

Merrick
As You Wish lets you throw a one-of-a-kind birthday party. This creative spot also hosts camps during school breaks and summers.  READ MORE

Casa de Spin

Massapequa
Casa de Spin lets artists create works of art using giant SpinArt machines. The studio offers an after-school art club, parties, and other private events. Choose between three creative birthday party art creations or choose to pay per participant for a no frills, cost-effective event for smaller groups. READ MORE

Cool Crafts

Wantagh
Kids can create plaster crafts, combination banks, cork boards, piggy banks, mini-lockers, stuff-a-teddy, and more at Cool Crafts. Call to inquire about party information and the daily walk-in schedule. READ MORE

Gold Coast Arts Center

Great Neck
Workshops, classes, and camps at Gold Coast Arts Center span a variety of mediums, including art, robotics, chess, theater, and more. The summer arts camp also offers classes in a wide range of arts, including woodworking, robot mechanics, musical theater, and ceramics.  READ MORE

Nassau County Museum of Art

Roslyn
This art museum offers year-round programming for families, rotating exhibits and a lush outdoor area with art installations. Drop in opportunities for art-making varies on weekends and school breaks for families as well. READ MORE

One River School of Art + Design

Manhasset, Woodbury & Port Jefferson
One River School of Art + Design summer programming includes street art, iPad painting, learn-to-draw classes, cosplay costume design, and more. The program allows teens and kids to select from a wide range of studio art, digital art, and design experiences that cater to students aged K-12. READ MORE

WowMoms World Long Island

Mineola
WowMoms World boasts a cafe, indoor play space, mini-camps, sports, dance, and art classes geared towards children, as well as fitness and wellness classes for moms. Other offerings include baby sign language classes. Drop in for open play sessions or sign up for an unlimited monthly membership. WowMoms World also offers party packages, pre-and post-natal care and toddler development classes.  READ MORE

Arts & Crafts Studios in Suffolk County

Art & Soul Studio

Nesconset
Bring out the inner artist in you and your child at this studio. From mommy and me toddler classes to teen and adult classes and birthday parties, kids can explore their inner artist using mixed medias at Art & Soul. School break camps are also offered. READ MORE

Art League of Long Island

Dix Hills (classes offered at Mid-Island YJCC)
Since 1955, generations of Long Islanders have been inspired to learn, create, and showcase artwork at the Art League of Long Island. Visual arts classes in a myriad of mediums and styles are open to ages 5 to 95+ year-round. The Summer Art Adventure Program for kids and teens offers fun and creative activities based on exciting themes and famous artists. READ MORE

Mini Monet Art Studio

Sayville
Mini Monet offers drawing, painting, sculpting or printmaking classes, as well as birthday parties and family paint nights, using a step-by-step method. From toddlers to teens and in between, Mini Monet caters to various age groups. ​ READ MORE

The Color Palette

Lindenhurst
The Color Palette has weekly Toddler Times, drop-in options for open paint sessions, kids' movie and crafting nights, teen drawing classes, mixed media classes, home-school art lesson options, and more.  READ MORE

Gallery North

Setauket
Gallery North is an art space that offers exhibitions as well as education, art classes, and camps. A summer program, home-school sessions, and parent-and-child classes are also offered. READ MORE

The Long Island Museum

Stony Brook
The Long Island Museum focuses on American art, history, and carriages as expressed through the heritage of Long Island. Visit changing indoor and outdoor exhibits, participate in family days, and sample the after-school art programs focused on history and art.  READ MORE
Do you have a potential Van Gogh in the family? Find out at a Long Island art class. Mixed media art interpretation of Starry Night by Henry Sumersille
Do you have a potential Van Gogh in the family? Find out at a Long Island art class. Mixed media art interpretation of Starry Night by Henry Sumersille

Arts & Crafts Studios on the East End

East End Arts

Riverhead
East End Art School offers enriching art camps, art classes, lessons and party options that include art, theater, music, and dance. Full-day camps are open to all children from ages of 5-14, and half-day camps are available for ages 5-10. Each camp concludes with an art show and performance for camper’s families.  READ MORE

Pawcasso Art Studio & Pet Boutique

Westhampton Beach
Pawcasso offers family paint events, classes, birthday parties, and mini art camps for kids. All mini camps run Monday-Thursday and students work on a wide array of projects through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and more. READ MORE

Southampton Arts Centre

Southampton
Southampton Arts is a nonprofit organization that runs a thriving arts program featuring artist-led educational experiences for children and adults. Southampton Arts offers summer programming and monthly classes for children ages 4-16. READ MORE

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