Kids Art Classes And Studios: Drawing, Painting, And More - Kidlist

Art classes are popping up everywhere around the suburbs! Art, drawing and painting classes are wonderful ways for your little Picassos to express themselves while developing motor skills, confidence, social development and more. Creative kiddos of all ages can draw or paint during open studio time, classes, workshops, and summer camps.

This is the one list you’re going to want handy if you’re searching for “kids art classes near me”.

Drop-In Arts & Crafts for Kids

X Pop Art Craft2771 Maple AveLisle, IL 60532(779) 390-3766Walk-in crafts

Local Glass Studio800 Roosevelt Rd # D10Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 547-2329Individual projects or series of classes

Hawaii Fluid Art115 E Ogden Ave Suite 121Naperville, IL 60563(630) 441-3951Drop-in art projects and group classes

Art Classes in the Western Suburbs

studio nafisa – Art and Design Education4260 Westbrook Drive, Suite 101 Aurora, IL 60504(630) 340-0534Programs for ages 4 and older. LEGO creativity, art, and drawing are some of the many classes offered.

The Compassion Factory Art Gallery & Studio9210 Broadway AvenueBrookfield, IL 60513(708) 303-8231Classes available for ages 3 and up. Location provides classes for beginners to advanced.

Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy™ of Chicago-Western and Southwestern SuburbsBirthday parties, camps and after school programs are available for kids ages 5 and up.

SD Studios1502 Home AvenueBerwyn, IL 60402(708) 908-0057Classes offered for kids preschool and up.

Art Studio for Fun5404 Lane PlaceDowners Grove, IL 60525Summer camps, as well as various art classes offered. These include different mediums, sewing, family, and pre-k classes.

MAKE art studiosIn-Home Studio4943 Highland AvenueDowners Grove, IL 60515(630) 589-4442Weekly classes offered by age, starting at 7 years old. Private lessons are also taught.

The Academy of Music and Art, Inc.350 E. Ogden AvenueWestmont, IL 60559(630) 654-8426Ages 3 and up. Their website provides a comprehensive catalog of sculpting, drawing, and painting classes available.

Elmhurst Art Museum150 Cottage Hill AvenueElmhurst, IL 60126(630) 834-0202Classes offered for ages 4 and up. Animation and clay classes, mixed media, and seasonal camps are available for booking.

Michael Symber Studios493 S. York StreetElmhurst, IL 60126(303) 548-6610Fine art classes available for ages 5 and up.

Strauch Art SchoolFirst United Methodist Church232 South York StreetElmhurst, IL 60126(630) 229-3190 Ages 6 and up. Holiday/seasonal themed, kid classes, family classes, and more are available for booking.

Maureen Claffy Art AcademyUnion Church, Second Floor137 S. Garfield StreetHinsdale, IL 60521(630) 877-4306 Ages 5 and up. Drawing, watercolor, and many other classes are available for booking.

La Grange Art League122 Calendar AvenueLa Grange, IL 60525(708) 352-3101Offerings vary by season. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.

Kensington Art CenterEmmanuel Episcopal Church203 S. Kensington AvenueLa Grange, IL 60525(773) 203-6659 Offerings vary by season. Check their website for the most up-to-date information.

Kim Roth – Fine Art Studio1839 Wehrli RoadNaperville, IL 60565(630) 300-4536Fine arts classes starting with kindergarteners.

Naperville Art League508 North Center StreetNaperville, IL 60563(630) 355-2530Programs for ages 6 and older. Classes are also offered through the Naperville Park District.

Purple Brush Art1020 104th St, Suite 116Naperville, IL 60564(630) 537-0039Weekly classes and summer camps offered starting at 3 years old.

KidCreate Studio 200-A W. Harrison StreetOak Park, IL 60304(708) 613-4374Classes available for ages 3 and up. Tailored weekly classes, camps, parents time off workshops and homeschool classes are available at this location.

Magical Minds Studio110 Madison StreetOak Park, IL 60302(708) 948-7934Programming available for children as young as preschool.

Dottie’s Art Studio13717 Route 30, Unit 115B​Plainfield, IL 60544(815) 302-3339Art classes, workshops, parties, and more are offered for kids age 6 and up.

Makery Studios13717 Route 30 #121Plainfield, IL 60544(815) 269-4400Drop-in crafts, birthday parties, special events, and more.

Riverside Arts Center32 East Quincy StreetRiverside, IL 60546(708) 442-6400Classes and camps for ages 5 and up. Create your own class and birthday parties are also available for booking.

All Things Art Studio1106 West Main StreetSt. Charles, IL 60174(331) 235-5032Younger ages can participate in Parent and Me classes; drop-off classes are offered to kids ages 4 and up.

DuPage Art League218 W. Front StreetWheaton, IL 60187(630) 653-7090Classes offered for ages 7 and up.

Slowfire907 S. Lombard AvenueOak Park, IL 60304(708) 402-8368Classes offered for kids ages 3 and up. 2D, 3D, ceramics classes and more mediums are offered.

Art Club at JSD Art913 Burlington Avenue, 2nd floorWestern Springs, IL [email protected] and various workshops offered.

Art Classes in the Northwest Suburbs

Hello Art Studio212 E. Northwest HighwayArlington Heights, Illinois 60004(847) 797-8382One-time workshops as well as weekly art classes available for 3-11 year olds.

Rita’s Art Studio622 S. Arthur AvenueArlington Heights, IL [email protected](847) 910-9474Individual paint sessions, summer camps, and weekly art classes are offered.

Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art316 W. Main StreetBarrington, IL 60010(847) [email protected] Fine arts classes starting at the pre-k level. Camps and birthday parties are also available.

Art Together StudioCommunity Church of Barrington407 S Grove Ave, Lower LevelBarrington, IL 60010Preschool, primary, elementary, junior high and high school art classes.

A & A Music & Art Academy1975 E. Devon AvenueHanover Park, IL 60133(630) [email protected] and painting lessons using various art mediums.

Brickton Art Center100 S WesternPark Ridge, IL 60068​(847) 823-6611Various art courses offered through the Park Ridge Park District, as well as birthday parties.

Roselle Fine Arts Academy116 S. Prospect StreetRoselle, IL 60172(224) 353-4430Weekly art classes and summer camps using various art mediums.

Aneta Art Classes1137 Tower RoadSchaumburg, IL 60173(773) 319-7024Home to in-person, online, and self-paced art and sewing classes.

SNOWLIKE Studio636 Remington Rd, Unit CSchaumburg, IL 60173(312) 971-3592Art mini classes offered for children ages 5-12 years old.

Art Classes in Chicago

Easel Art Studio1911 North Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60647(773) 360-1720

4534 N. Ravenswood AvenueChicago, IL 60640(847) 638-0340Tailored for kids ages 16 months and up, there are sensory based classes, food art, animal art, messy art and so much more. Summer classes are still available for registrations.

Lillstreet Art Center4401 N. Ravenswood AvenueChicago, IL 60640(773) 769-42

Be sure to check our list for pottery classes around town — your little artist will probably be interested in those, too! Our giant guide to classes and teams for kids has tons of other activities, too.