"Every child is an artist," according to Picasso, and I don't know about you, but I love seeing my littles get creative. I love it even more when they're getting creative somewhere else with someone else teaching them and doing the clean-up - ha!
Some listed below require registration for an entire series of classes, some allow drop-ins, and some are fully virtual - there's something for everyone! Here are local businesses offering art classes, events, camps, take-home projects, parties, and experiences for children.
IN-PERSON CLASSES AND EVENTS
(those offering take-home projects are denoted with an asterisk*)
Color Me Mine (Summit)*
Pottery painting in a studio plus camps during school breaks, kids' nights out, and special events. Learn more here.
Exceptional Explorers (Livingston)
Travel themed arts and crafts classes in this brand new indoor playground, available on a drop-in basis! More info here.
AR Workshop (Westfield)*
Family workshops and private events that incorporate woodworking, painting, some fiber arts, and more! Learn more here.
Board & Brush (Livingston)*
Head to a family workshop or book a private event to become a "DIY master" and go home with a fun new decoration for your home. Check out their schedule here.
Oh! Canary (South Orange)*
A studio located in South Orange, Oh! Canary has series classes and camps for ages 1 and up. Learn more here.
Morris County School of Glass (Morristown)*
Glass classes and workshops for ages 8+. Learn more here.
One River School (Millburn)
Series classes in several topics for grades K and up. More info here.
Montclair Art Museum (Montclair)
Classes and workshops available as both series and drop-in for ages 6 and up. More info.
Hot Sand (Asbury Park)
This one's a bit of a hike but I've heard it's worth a trip if you have someone really into glass art! Glass art including glass blowing for ages 4+. Learn more here.
Mud Clay Studio (Madison)
Pottery classes both on and off the wheel. Register for classes here.
VIRTUAL CLASSES
Your local library
Check your library's website - many of our local libraries are offering take-home projects and all of them have access to an extensive online library of virtual lessons that you only need a library card to take advantage of!
Express Yourself Studios (Maplewood)
Virtual classes for all ages! Learn more here.
Crafted in Madison (Madison)
Right now (January 2021) they're fully virtual but were offering in-person crafts classes through December. Keep an eye open for updates. Learn more here.
The Newark Museum of Art (Newark)
Virtual classes for a variety of ages. See their schedule here.
One River School (Millburn)
Series classes in several topics for grades K and up. More info here.
Please note: This information on was collected in January 2021. As pandemic circumstances change, please check directly with the businesses to make sure this information reflects their most up-to-date offerings.
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