Find drawing classes near you listed below. These are the ideal way for budding comic creators, illustrators, graphic novel writers, and other artists to learn from the best and develop their craft. Under the list of kids' programs, find more information and advice for parents and kids interested in the drawing arts. Read more
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These programs include drawing activities as part of a broader curriculum.
Jul 07 - Aug 29, 2025
Unique, stimulating, and challenging program | Build skills to master writing | Weekly Mon-Fri | 930am - 12pm or 1pm - 330pm. Visit website |
Jul 07 - Aug 29, 2025
The Debate camp is designed in an interactive way, focusing on developing case construction, refutation & counterpoint skills Visit website |
Sep 24, 2024 - Aug 31, 2025
Education is not one-size-fits-all. We are providing personalized programs that empower students to reach their personal best Visit website |
Jan 20, 2025 - Jun 26, 2026
After School Karate - pick up from local schools, daily Karate class - free playtime at our activities and Lego stations Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Creative Tuba lessons with professional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Our ukulele after school program is fun, rewarding, & challenging. Learn to sing & play your favorite songs! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Learn to play the banjo with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Online, in-home, or studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Have fun learning to strum or pick the acoustic guitar. Be the star of the campfire! Free first lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Fun, affordable piano lessons in the comfort of your home, online, or at our High Park studio. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Fun, affordable bagpipe lessons in the comfort of your Toronto home. Expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Learn to write original songs. Be creative. Highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Jan 20, 2025 - Jun 26, 2026
Morning program to prepare children for school with active stretching, core and movement work. Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Gain valuable performing experience in a rock band setting. Learn to jam, write songs, & improvise. Play for a live audience! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Fun, affordable saxophone lessons with professional teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus.). Have fun while learning. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Learn to play your favorite songs in a band setting. Learn teamwork and accountability as you work together in a band. Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Exciting and challenging French Horn lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Innovative Bassoon lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Engaging harp lessons in-person (at home or studio) or online. Free 1st lesson! Award wining harp teachers! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Specialized electric guitar lessons that are fun, rewarding and challenging. Free first lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Professional Euphonium and Baritone lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Engaging mandolin lessons with highly educated & experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Learn to play the oboe with highly educated and experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Drum set and percussion lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Jan 02 - Dec 31, 2025
For caregivers and their children aged 0-6 years of age. Play and socialize in a safe, relaxed, and supportive environment. Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Challenging and rewarding flute lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Learn from highly educated, experienced voice teachers. PhD, DMA. Fun, eclectic singing lessons. Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Highly educated violin teachers (PhD, DMA, MMus) are available to teach you or your children. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Professional trumpet lessons with exceptional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Fun, challenging clarinet lessons with expert teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! At home, online, or studio! Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Play guitar in a group ensemble. Learn your favorite songs, music, and video game sound tracks. Have fun! Visit website |
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In the professional learning environment created by programs listed above, kids acquire a variety of skills that make them better artists. Here’s a brief look at skills you can acquire and develop:
Comic art. Kids learn to create characters and to tell stories through comics. This is included in the curriculum of numerous drawing classes for kids listed above, although there are some that focus entirely on this art (see below).
Animation. A number of classes listed above, offer training in or a focus on animation. These classes will have a longer run that will allow students to immerse themselves in a long project.
Software. Many classes expose students to programs like Adobe Photoshop, allowing them to work with those programs and develop skills that expand their creative repertoire.
Basic visual arts skills. Cartoons, animations, sketches, and paintings all use the same key visual arts techniques of composition, etc. Classes teach placement, shading, perspective, and contouring. These skills apply to other art forms beyond drawing.
Self-expression. With the multiple media opportunities, classes allow kids to experiment with their unique self-expression. Kids begin to find their artistic niche, and they explore their energy, emotions, and creativity in every art piece they conceive. They learn for themselves the value of having a creative outlet.
Observational skills. In order for drawings to be convincing and authentic, kids must practice their observational skills. Kids are expected to observe human nature and physical movement, and reproduce their observations in the characters and stories that emerge on their page, canvas, or screen.
Organization skills. Although experimentation is encouraged in drawing classes, kids must be able to follow instructions and remain organized. Managing time, staying on task, and being obedient to general drawing rules are practiced in classes. As a byproduct of class, kids will learn how organization and discipline can improve and sharpen artistic skills.
Numerous studies and surveys show that kids develop core soft skills like independence, self confidence and more just by taking part in extra-curricular activities. Look at some of the further benefits they gain from drawing lessons:
Exercises imagination. Broadening kids’ visual arts exposure exercises their imagination. Every child’s imagination needs encouragement and development. Drawing classes give students the necessary tools, skills, and techniques to bring their imaginings to fruition.
Learn from talented examples. Drawing class instructors will pass their expertise and talent onto students. Learning from these models gives kids a chance to witness their brilliance in skill and technique, and learn from it. The dedication and artistry of instructors will inspire and influence young learners.
Inspires future creative careers. Even if kids don’t wish to pursue arts directly, occupations such as interior design, architecture, and graphic design require drawing skills. Drawing classes prepare students for these and other creative, fulfilling careers.
Work towards a portfolio. As kids begin to master their drawing skills and create increasingly sophisticated pieces, they establish a portfolio. The portfolio is an accumulation of the student’s art style and a demonstration of their best work. It can be used to get into private schools and/or university art programs.
Exposure to digital design. Drawing classes introduce kids to design media that includes online or downloadable software programs like Adobe Photoshop and more. Kids delve into the world of 3D drawing and animation.
Broadens visual storytelling skills. In all design mediums, kids learn techniques like shading, perspective, and composition. These contribute to telling a compelling story. These skills are useful in fields like marketing, advertising, content marketing, and more.
You can use OurKids.net to find many other camps and programs related to drawing. Here are some examples:
Arts camp offers a wide variety of programming that allows kids to explore different creative endeavours. An exposure to a range of pursuits increases kids’ creativity and exposes them to relate arts they might not have yet tried.
Visual arts camp focuses on these arts. Within this broad field, we also offer painting camps, graphic design, cartooning and other visual arts.
Cartooning camps focus entirely on this art form, with camps on our site focusing on creating characters or animation, among other emphases.
Coding classes use drawing classes' introduction to digital creation as a launchpad. Skills in drawing can be the basis for deepening interests in related areas explored in, for example, video game design camp.
Here are questions to consider when you are comparing drawing classes:
Combine this with other information from our website:
How many Drawing programs are there?
There are 32 programs offering drawing as an activity. Use the filters to narrow by age and program type, then click on matched programs to see daily activities, dates, rates and registration information.
What are the fees to attend Drawing programs?
Fees for programs offering drawing as an activity range from FREE to $500 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with Drawing programs?
Meet with program directors and staff at the Our Kids Camp & Program Expo. The Expo is held annually in February, and is a fun and informative day for parents, kids, and teens. Find event details and free tickets here.
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