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Best Creative and Art Classes for Kids Afterschool in Orlando

Kids of all ages can unlock their creativity at Studio Art Farm in Mount Dora. Photo by the author
Kids of all ages can unlock their creativity at Studio Art Farm in Mount Dora. Photo by the author
8/23/24 - By Charlotte B

Orlando offers several afterschool art classes that nurture creativity. From painting to theater, these Orlando classes provide an environment for young artists to explore their passions, develop new skills, and connect with like-minded peers. Whether your child is an aspiring actor, a budding painter, or simply loves to create, these Orlando art and creative classes offer something for every kid.

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Kids will love getting art time after school at these fun Orlando studios. Photo courtesy of Canva
Kids will love getting art time after school at these fun Orlando studios. Photo courtesy of Canva

Afterschool Creative & Art Classes for Kids in Orlando

Anana Prana

Orlando
Anana Prana's aim is to teach creativity and self-regulation to children in a fun, non-judgemental environment where they collaborate rather than compete and where grades are not everything. The focus of the program is on children's creative, artistic, and social-emotional development rather than concepts and techniques. READ MORE

Crealde School of Art

Winter Park
Crealdé School of Art is a nonprofit community arts organization offering art camps, classes, and workshops for children ages 4-17. Professional artists lead hands-on instruction in painting and drawing, ceramics and sculpture, photography, printmaking, and mixed media in well-equipped art-making studios. READ MORE

Creative Core

Orlando
Creative Core's art program is dedicated to nurturing the individual child's love for creating. Both after school and summer art classes for kids are offered, including Art Start for 3-4 year olds, Art Spark for ages 5-7, and Art Smart for grades 1-5. READ MORE

Creative Jane Art

Winter Park
Creative Jane Art Studio gives children the opportunity to explore art making with curiosity. The studio hosts art camps for rising Kindergarten through 5th grade students, as well as art classes and birthday parties. Toddler classes available for those walking through age 4. READ MORE

Dr. Phillips Center Camps & Classes

Orlando
At the Dr. Phillips Center, explore a huge range of performing arts classes and camps for students of all ages and skill levels. Classes include acting, comedy, dance, music fundamentals, theater arts, costuming, voice, and more. READ MORE

Dramatic Education Inc.

Winter Park
Dramatic Education ignites a passion for the arts in students of all ages, offering a variety of programs to nurture creativity, build confidence, and foster social-emotional development. Programs span before and afterschool care, afterschool enrichment classes, summer programs, and even in-school programs. READ MORE

Elite Animation Academy

Orlando
Elite Animation Academy provides basic to advanced level art classes, including foundational drawing, animation, storyboarding, and more. Classes are taught by former Disney animators. Both in-studio and virtual classes are available. Art summer camps available for all ages. READ MORE

Florida Film Academy

Winter Garden
Florida Film Academy offers a whole range of camps and classes for youth and teens, including filmmaking, coding, robotics, animation, editing, acting, special effects makeup, prop design, puppetry, performing arts, and more.  READ MORE

Kids Create Art

Windermere
Kids Create Art is an immersive experience where young artists are guided through the creative process as they learn about contemporary artists, techniques, and a variety of creative media. Art and balance classes are offered for preschoolers, elementary kids, and tweens/teens. READ MORE

Orlando Family Stage Camps & Classes

Orlando
The Youth Academy at Orlando Family Stage includes theater camps, classes, and experiences where young people grow in empathy, courage, and self-expression through hands-on learning both on stage and off. READ MORE

Songbirds Music, Art, and Dance Center

Oviedo
The focus at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center isn’t just to facilitate lessons, but to be a place where artists of all levels can collaborate with each other. The faculty is made up of talented local artists, dancers, and musicians. Enjoy music, art, and dance classes and camps, as well as themed birthday parties, for all ages. READ MORE

Studio Art Farm

Mount Dora
Located in downtown Mount Dora, Studio Art Farm offers art classes and workshops for kids, teens, and adults. These classes focus on art fundamentals, techniques, and personal development for artists of all skill levels. READ MORE

Super Awesome Cool Pottery

Orlando
Students learn to make pottery from a skilled professional during classes and camps at Super Awesome Cool Pottery. Afterschool classes available for grades K-5. Full- and half-day camp options are available. Camps and classes are offered in studio and at other locations in Orlando. READ MORE

The Art Room Orlando

Windermere
The Art Room Orlando offers summer and school holiday camps, after school classes, Saturday kids paint classes, workshops, and kids parties. Classes include mixed media, drawing, painting, sculpture, and more. READ MORE

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