Find visual arts programs for kids and teens listed below. These classes teach kids a wide range of skills related to, and offer experiential learning in, different visual art forms. Below the list find more information and advice on what kids learn and how to find the best program. Read more
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Visual arts programs listed below offer visual arts activities as part of a broader syllabus.
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 25, 2024 - Dec 28, 2025
Ease kindergarten worries: Our tailored Head Start Program helps transition smoothly! 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 |
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 |
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
Professional trumpet lessons with exceptional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! 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 |
Feb 28 - Dec 27, 2025
Helping Kids Grow in Faith, Character, and Purpose by Living Out Godly Principles Every Day! Visit website |
Mar 01, 2024 - Dec 22, 2025
Structured, reinforcing projects in the subject pathways of fabrication, physical computing, engineering and digital arts. Visit website |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Creative Tuba lessons with professional teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Sep 07 - Sep 07, 2025
Helping Girls Build Confidence, Character, and Leadership Skills to Thrive in Every Stage of Life! Visit website |
Sep 29, 2025 - Jun 05, 2026
Outdoor adventures where kids explore, build skills, and grow confidence in nature through programs year-round. 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
Professional trombone lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Sep 29, 2025 - Jun 05, 2026
Join us weekly to hang out, explore nature, and build outdoor skills with guidance from awesome mentors and fellow teens. Visit website |
Feb 01 - Dec 19, 2025
Managing emotions, building confidence, fostering leadership, and more through personalized coaching. 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
Drum set and percussion lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Sep 29, 2025 - Jun 05, 2026
Each week, kids explore nature, play, learn outdoor skills, and grow confidence in a fun, supportive after-school community. 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
Viola lessons with award winning teachers. Highly educated: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Jul 28 - Aug 22, 2025
Teens have the opportunity to gain skills in teamwork, discover their unique gifts, and build confidence in leadership. 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 |
Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2025
Whether it is your first time attending an outdoor camp program or you are a seasoned camper looking for a challenge, Camp Mc Visit website |
Jun 30 - Aug 28, 2025
Experience the thrill of horseback riding at our summer camp! Perfect for riders of all levels. 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 |
Dec 19, 2024 - Dec 31, 2025
Exciting and challenging French Horn lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Jul 24 - Aug 23, 2025
Designed for teens passionate about developing leadership skills, self-growth, and practical expertise in the wilderness. 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 |
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
Engaging mandolin lessons with highly educated & experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! 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 |
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 13 - Dec 13, 2025
Help your son grow into a confident, principled leader with Paragon Boys! 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
Learn to play the oboe with highly educated and experienced teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! Visit website |
Jul 07 - Aug 22, 2025
Every day is packed with opportunities to grow, explore, and create unforgettable memories. Visit website |
Jun 01 - Aug 31, 2025
The Youth Leadership Program is Ross Creek's free CiT program, where committed participants learn hands-on leadership skills Visit website |
Mar 07 - Dec 31, 2025
Start your equestrian journey with our Introduction to Riding package—perfect for new riders to build confidence and skills. Visit website |
Oct 17, 2025 - May 10, 2026
Four weekends of wilderness adventure, outdoor skill-building, and mentorship that help teens gain confidence and independenc Visit website |
Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2025
Youth gain confidence in their newfound skills while making friends for life 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
Innovative Bassoon lessons with highly educated teachers: PhD, DMA, MMus. Free 1st lesson! 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 |
Jun 30 - Aug 22, 2025
This 4-week program designed to guide, mentor and certify youth looking to build their resume and gain leadership skills. 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
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
Learn from highly educated, experienced voice teachers. PhD, DMA. Fun, eclectic singing lessons. 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 |
OurKids.net lists camps and programs in dozens of cities across the country. Find your city in the list below and find visual arts lessons near you.
For kids who love visual arts, there are many different ways you can indulge in this passion. See related options below:
Kids and teens learn a variety of skills in visual arts programs and classes, as described below. Some of these are more hands-on skills while others are more theoretical. Consult with each program above to confirm what they teach.
Fundamental visual arts concepts. Some key visual arts concepts are form, perspective, anatomy, composition, value, and lighting. Instructors will provide students with assignments and exercises that provide a deep understanding of these concepts. Kids will learn how to create appealing art designs that embody each of these concepts.
2D and 3D creation. Each art discipline varies between 2D and 3D design. 2D design teaches kids how to construct images with width and height. In 3D design, children practice depicting width, height, and depth. Both styles develop children’s creativity and the ability to represent the world in more than one way.
Motor skills. The experiential learning structure of visual arts classes forces children to work with their hands. As this occurs, children begin to strengthen the joints and muscles in their hands. This can improve their fine motor skills as well as the quality of their work.
Visual storytelling. Visual art can integrate visual elements with storytelling. In these visual art forms, kids will learn how colour, perspective, and composition enhance tension and depicts character and setting. Visual storytelling helps kids create more thematic and emotional art pieces.
Visual or fine arts programs have many advantages. Below learn about some of the main ones you can expect.
Exposure to many art forms. A diverse range of art forms are available to students interested in visual arts programs. Kids can learn a wide variety of skills, such as painting, drawing, digital design, sculpting, photography, and filmmaking. This can help your child find their artistic niche.
Use a variety of materials. Each art form involves a unique blend of tools and materials. For example, in painting classes, kids will experiment with oil, acrylic, and watercolour paints. Other artistic tools and materials (for other art forms) include graphite and charcoal pencils, modelling clay, digital cameras, and Photoshop. Using a wide range of materials can help develop your child’s skills and broaden their horizons.
Inspires future artists. Visual arts programs are led by experienced and passionate artists. The education children receive in class will be thorough, professional, and fun. This environment provides a lens into the professional visual arts world and allows kids and teens to reflect on their career goals. They’ll also have the opportunity to build a mentorship with their instructors which builds their network.
Builds an art portfolio. Art portfolios should include work that uses multiple art techniques and media, the artist’s point of view, unique observational designs, and research for context. Visual arts programs will provide students with the right tools, media, and the flexibility for them to create designs that fit the criteria of post-secondary art portfolios.
Experiential learning. Kids in visual arts programs do lots of hands-on work and artistic creation as part of their education. This can inspire and further develop their passion for the arts. They can also apply the skills they learn to their future academic or career aspirations.
Creative outlet. Creating visual art proves to be an alternative form of communication for children. It allows them to exercise their curiosity, improve their observational skills, and articulate their point of view in a unique way.
Age-appropriate education. The visual arts curriculum is tailored to students’ ages. For example, young children will complete activities that focus on improving their motor skills while older children tend to learn about and create complex designs.
You’ll want to ensure you find the right visual arts program for your child. To learn whether a program is the right fit, ask plenty of questions. Below are a few sample ones.
If your child enjoys the visual arts, there are plenty of other programs they may also benefit from. For instance, a performing arts or music program may be a good fit. Some other options are below.
Fashion design camp explores drawing designs on paper or using digital software. Kids are given the opportunity to bring their creations to life as they research, sew, and present their designs. Kids learn to work with different clothing trends and body types.
Animation camp lets kids design characters, settings, and more, before adding movement to their creations. Camps amplify and challenge kids’ understanding of the fundamentals of visual art, for instance, through visual storytelling.
3D printing camp lets kids explore their creativity to design 3D images on a computer, before 3D-printing it. These camps enrich children’s understanding of width, height, and depth. They also blend kids’ artistic skills with modern technology.
Baking camp explores a fun outlet for decorating and design, giving kids a very practical application for what’s learned in a visual arts program. Baking camp can enhance children’s fine motor skills and improve their organization. Children will also learn how to navigate their way around the kitchen.
Combine this with more advice on ourkids.net
"6 things your art portfolio must have." CCA.edu
"Experiential learning." Wikipedia.
"2D VS. 3D Graphic Design for Marketing." Digital Polo Inc.
How many Visual arts classes are there?
There are 51 programs offering visual arts (multi) 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 Visual arts classes?
Fees for programs offering visual arts (multi) as an activity range from FREE to $3,660 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.
Where can parents meet with Visual arts classes?
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