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One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ 07401
Our core art program for kids allows young creatives to become well-rounded artists by shuffling projects across a variety of medium and subject matter. Students engage in our innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows allow students to develop original concepts and create ambitious artworks....
Jun 1st
3:30–4:45pm EDT
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Jun 1st
4–5:15pm EDT
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Jun 2nd
4–5:15pm EDT
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5–6:15pm EDT
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Jun 3rd
11:15am–12:30pm EDT
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Thursday Jun 1st, 3:30–4:45pm Eastern Time
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One River School @ 49 N Dean St, Engelwood 07631
Kids Digital Art Shuffle opens up the world of digital art making by exposing young innovators to the tools, software and inspiration to make art on a virtual canvas. Using the latest software and XP Pen tablets, students learn to how to create digital brushstrokes while understanding visual characteristics such as transparency, symmetry, texture and illusion. Students learn the basic building blocks of digital art, media and design. Digital...
Jun 1st
4–5:15pm EDT
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Jun 3rd
10–11:15am EDT
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Jun 3rd
10:15–11:30am EDT
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Jun 5th
3:45–5pm EDT
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Jun 7th
3:30–4:45pm EDT
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Thursday Jun 1st, 4–5:15pm Eastern Time
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One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ 07401
Designed for students who want to focus on learning technical skills in the drawing medium. Students will master the elements and principles of art and design through fun and engaging drawing projects. Compelling projects explore drawing portraits, animals, landscapes and imaginative imagery. Teacher led demonstrations provide technical instruction and hands on guidance. Students have creative freedom within each project to develop their own...
Jun 3rd
12:30–1:45pm EDT
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Jun 6th
5–6:15pm EDT
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Jun 6th
5:30–6:45pm EDT
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Jul 1st
12:30–1:45pm EDT
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Jul 4th
5–6:15pm EDT
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Saturday Jun 3rd, 12:30–1:45pm Eastern Time
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One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ 07401
Our core art program for Grades K-2 that allows students to become well-rounded artists by shuffling drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking and mixed media. Students engage in One River School’s innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum allows students to develop original concepts and create...
Jun 1st
3:30–4:45pm EDT
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Jun 1st
4–5:15pm EDT
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Jun 2nd
3:30–4:45pm EDT
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Jun 3rd
9:45–11am EDT
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Jun 3rd
11:15am–12:30pm EDT
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Thursday Jun 1st, 3:30–4:45pm Eastern Time
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One River School @ 319 Franklin Turnpike , Allendale, NJ 07401
Our advanced art program for students in Grades 3-5 who want a more rigorous art experience, challenging projects and a longer studio practice time. Young artists complete ambitious artworks across a variety of media and subject matter. Students engage in our innovative curriculum inspired by contemporary artists that stimulates their imagination and helps them develop essential technical skills in a fun classroom environment. Compelling curriculum...
Jun 3rd
1–2:45pm EDT
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Jun 5th
3:30–5:15pm EDT
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Jun 5th
4–5:45pm EDT
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Jul 1st
1–2:45pm EDT
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Jul 3rd
3:30–5:15pm EDT
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Saturday Jun 3rd, 1–2:45pm Eastern Time
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Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
Morning art workshops + afternoon sports camp for kids. For our full day option, children will be picked up for lunch at noon and spend the afternoon at Kids In Sports, a multi-sport program that exposes kids to all of the most popular team sports in the region, including basketball, baseball, soccer, football, volleyball, hockey, and lacrosse. This temperature-controlled and professionally cleaned center teaches fitness and sports fundamentals...
Monday Jun 19th, 9am–3pm Eastern Time
(5 sessions)
Kids at Art @ 1412 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10021
Half Day Morning Option (Art Only) Kids at Art workshops are for mixed ages (4.5+ yrs) and each child gets individual attention to focus on age appropriate projects. We will focus on some special projects as well such as mask-making, puppet-making, clay building & and papier mache. Our groups are small and we have plenty of instructors on hand. Children who attend more than one day or week will always be given new projects to do — no repeats!...
Monday Jun 12th, 9am–12pm Eastern Time
Wagner College Lifelong Learning @ 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301
Join us for a week of telling stories using art, costumes, props, and of course, our imaginations! This camp will culminate in a kid-centered show made by kids, starring kids. Over the course of this week, students will create set pieces, props, and costumes that they will use to bring stories to life. From fairytales, to their favorite movies, to stories beyond their wildest imaginations, they’ll have the opportunity to learn the basics of drama...
Monday Jul 24th, 9am–12pm Eastern Time
(5 sessions)
The Art Studio NY @ NYC Museums & Parks - Upper East & West, New York, NY 10023
Calling all creative kids and teens who are inspired by New York City and are excited to create ART in person! New York City is home to the world’s finest collections of fine art, design, history, architecture, parks and culture. In this inspiring, engaging and FUN fear-free summer “camp style” art adventure, let’s explore and express our inner-artists as we make New York City our summer art playground! Every week, two museums and one beautiful...
Jun 20th
1–4pm EDT
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Jun 26th
1–4pm EDT
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Jul 10th
1–4pm EDT
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Jul 17th
1–4pm EDT
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Jul 24th
1–4pm EDT
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Tuesday Jun 20th, 1–4pm Eastern Time
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The Art Studio NY @ NYC Museums & Parks - Upper East & West, New York, NY 10023
Calling all creative kids and teens who are inspired by New York City and are excited to create ART in person! New York City is home to the world’s finest collections of fine art, design, history, architecture, parks and culture. In this inspiring, engaging and FUN fear-free summer “camp style” art adventure, let’s explore and express our inner-artists as we make New York City our summer art playground! Every week, two museums and one beautiful...
Jun 20th
9am–12pm EDT
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Jun 20th
1–4pm EDT
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Jun 26th
9am–12pm EDT
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Jun 26th
1–4pm EDT
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Jul 10th
9am–4pm EDT
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Tuesday Jun 20th, 9am–12pm Eastern Time
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The Art Studio NY @ 145 W 96th St, New York, NY 10025
Calling all budding artists for the #1-rated kids art lessons in NYC! Your child will thrive in our warm, nurturing, and FUN kids art classes! In this joyous, active, and unique children's art class experience that is loved by parents and kids alike, our young artists-in-the-making have a blast in their art lessons for kids, in NYC as they: Create a variety of art projects through painting, drawing, mixed-media, and more Receive one-on-one art...
The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom, Online, NY 00000
Creativity for Cuties: Kids Art from the Heart (Ages 4-6) NOTE: This is an Online Art Class. Our instructors will work with you over high-quality live video and teach you to make art from the comfort of your home. We will move back to in-person art classes in our art studio when the uncertainties around Coronavirus are resolved. Calling all budding artists for the #1-rated kids art lessons in NYC! Your child will thrive in our warm, nurturing,...
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo @ Virtual Classroom, New York, NY 00000
Kids Art Workshop: Wild Animal Kingdom & Earth Appreciation From week to week Kids create a gallery of wild animal portraits to proudly display in your own home! Students take a trip from the wild savannas of Africa to the lush jungles of South Amercia & beyond. We will focus on earth appreciation, learn about exotic locales, climates, as well as studying the myriad of wild animals that inhabit these glorious Kingdoms: think...
The Art Studio NY @ 211 W 80th St, New York, NY 10024
Ages 5-8 Kids Art Class: How to Draw Everything! (Unicorns, Animals, Superheroes, Fairies and More!) Calling all budding artists who love to DRAW! Join NYC's #1-rated art studio, The Art Studio NY, for this engaging, educational and FUN drawing class. In this interactive and upbeat drawing class, kids will develop their unique creative voice while learning how to draw everything that interests them! With small group classes that include one-on-one...
French Institute Alliance Française @ 22 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022
Immerse your petit in the world of art! Kids take a journey through art with hands-on activities in French. They will discover classic works of art and create their own masterpieces using different materials and art techniques. Through art-making, children will learn and practice French in a fun and creative environment.
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Kids have been engaging in art creation for centuries. In the 18th century, the effect that art engagement has on child development began to be studied by artists, philosophers, and pedagogues. They realized that art could aid in the physical and mental development of children and found it beneficial to study these effects further. In the late 1800s, these studies surrounding art and child development encouraged access to art education for children.
Up until these connections were made, kids’ art was appreciated for its aesthetic quality. Artists enjoyed studying art that was not tainted by adult influence and thus an adult’s perception of the world. Kids’ art exemplifies their inability to visually express subjects through art the same way that adults do. Because of this, kids’ art started to be compared to modernism, a cultural movement that, when applied to art, rejects realism. With this aesthetic appreciation of kids’ art came the display of kids’ art as part of art collections.
It’s been noted by scholars that stages of child development can be associated with stages of kids’ art. Around a child’s first birthday, they’ll typically learn how to scribble. This will require a small degree of motor skills, which children around that age are beginning to develop. By age nine or ten, as a child’s observational skills improve and they develop a better understanding of how the world works, their art will become progressively more realistic in style.
The physical and mental benefits that art provides to children have been studied by teachers and psychologists alike. Repeated use of the muscles in their hands and wrists contributes to their physical development, whereas the creative aspect required when making art helps children express themselves creatively and learn to connect with their emotions. Art has been recognized as not just a fun activity for kids, but an integral part of their development.
Studies have found numerous benefits to introducing your child to art at an early age. Art requires children to work with one or both of their hands, which can help improve their coordination and fine motor skills. When they hold onto art tools like scissors, crayons, and markers, they are working on their dexterity and control of their fingers. When your child gains experience working on art projects and becomes more accustomed to working with art tools, their physical development improves.
Art can also aid in developing your child’s cognitive skills. You can use art to teach them about shapes, colors, and sizes. They’ll also learn to plan as they decide what they want to create, and they’ll learn problem-solving techniques as they fix their mistakes. Using permanent or semi-permanent materials like paint, markers, and glue can help them problem-solve as well. Art is also a lesson in cause and effect, as your child learns what happens when they mix materials like paint, or different colors when drawing.
Parents are encouraged to use art as a form of open-ended play with their children. Open-ended play is when children use their imaginations to play without any specific goals in mind or rules dictating their play. This play style has been shown to help children understand their emotions as they learn how to appropriately react to different situations. It also promotes social development when done with other children. Art is also a great way to help your child express themselves and explore the boundaries of their creativity.
In-person kids’ art classes are offered throughout New York City for children of all ages. The expert instructors leading these classes are available to offer demonstrations to your child, provide them with constructive feedback and advice, and can answer your child’s questions.
If you’re in Brooklyn, Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo offers kids’ art classes to children of all ages. Toddler: Art Adventure is a class aimed at kids aged one to three. In this class, your toddler will begin exploring their creativity and ways to express themselves through art. Their instructor will guide them through color mixing, brushwork, and fun paint applications. This is a drop-off class, but one adult per toddler is allowed to attend if absolutely necessary.
If your child is older, between the ages of four to eight, Creatively Wild Art Studio also offers a great beginner class, First Brushstrokes for Kids. Here your child will learn the fundamentals of painting with a brush. They’ll be taught the basics, like how to properly hold a brush and how to apply paint. Demonstrations will focus on color mixing, paint applications, techniques, and painting styles. At the end of the full course, your child will bring home their own finished canvas.
Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo also offers drawing and illustration classes for older children. Children, aged nine through twelve, that would like an introduction to drawing techniques can sign-up for their Teens: Beginner Drawing + Illustration class. In this class, they’ll learn a variety of techniques and skills, like achieving appropriate proportions and linear perspective. Learning how to draw takes a lot of practice, so it’s recommended that your child takes the full course to get the best experience out of the class.
The Paint Place, located in the Upper West Side, hosts a Kids Camp for children aged six and older. During this three-hour class, your child will work on various paint projects, with a focus on acrylic paint. This medium is great for beginners, as it’s inexpensive and easy to use.
If you’re interested in painting alongside your child, The Paint Place offers Grown Up and Me Painting, a child-parent painting class. Children aged four and older can work on a project together with a parent under the supervision of an instructor.
In-person kids’ art classes provide hands-on art experience to your child and allow them to receive real-time feedback and advice from an expert instructor. In a classroom setting, your child will be able to witness demonstrations and meet and make friends with other kids their age.
In-person classes, however, aren’t always accessible. They might not be offered in your area, or they might not fit into your schedule. Luckily, virtual kids’ art classes are offered for children of all ages. Your child can attend these classes from the comfort of your own home. There are a variety of virtual kids’ art classes to choose from, all of which are taught by a live instructor.
Virtual classes will require you to source the necessary materials ahead of the class date. Materials will be course-specific but can range from canvas, to paint, to markers. A supply list will be provided by your child’s instructor ahead of the class date. Most of these materials can be found at your local art shop or craft store or delivered to you by an online retailer.
There are a few online kids’ art classes available for your child to take on CourseHorse.
Children aged five through eight can sign-up for The Art Studio NY’s online Summer Art and Creativity Camp. This camp is taught by a live instructor who will encourage your child to express themselves through their art projects. These projects will focus on a variety of art styles and use mediums that may be new to your child. The goal of the camp is for them to engage with art in a fun way while socializing with their peers. You can sign your child up for half-day morning or afternoon classes (two hours), or full-day classes (four hours).
A variety of classes are offered for older children that may appeal to their specific interests. Kids aged 10 through 16 interested in manga and learning how to draw in that style, can enroll in the Art School of SF Bay’s Manga Art Camp. This five-day camp will let your child work on freeform drawing projects. They can create a comic or illustration of their favorite comic or manga characters or draw their own original characters. Their camp instructor will be available to provide advice and guidance on drawing anatomy and proportions correctly, as well as tips on how to pose characters and make color choices.
10 to 16-year-olds can also take a virtual class on digital painting. Whether your child is familiar with digital art or new to it, as long as they have an interest in working with technology to create art, they are welcome to enroll in the Art of SF Bay’s Digital Painting Art Camp. In this camp, they’ll work with digital tools and editing apps to create digital drawings. Their instructor will also teach them the fundamentals of digital drawing. Make sure to check out the class supply list as several devices and software are required.
If your child’s interests lie in traditional art, consider signing them up for Creatively Wild Art Studio Dumbo’s traditional drawing and illustration class. This class is open to kids ages nine through twelve who are new to drawing and illustrating. In this beginner class, their instructor will teach them classical drawing techniques. At the end of the class, they’ll be equipped with the fundamental skills of drawing and illustrating.
Is your child interested in taking an art class with a group of friends? Are you trying to plan a fun activity for your child’s birthday party or looking for something for your child to do over the summer? If so, CourseHorse offers private kids’ art classes that they can deliver to you remotely for any occasion.
You can contact CourseHorse through the contact form located on their website to learn about the kids’ art classes they can offer you. They’ll help you determine the type of art class that would best fit your child and their friends’ needs, whether it’s a drawing class, a painting class, or even a journaling class.
CourseHorse can accommodate a range of group sizes. If you’re not sure what your final group size will be, you can book a class with the minimum group size and update your final headcount up to one week before the class is scheduled. All necessary materials will be sent out to the class participants ahead of the session, so you don’t need to stress about buying supplies.
There are no booking fees when signing up for a class with CourseHorse. CourseHorse will also allow you to cancel your child’s class for free up to two weeks before the session. They can accommodate a variety of online video platforms for course delivery, such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meets, or WebEx.
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