Art Spaces in Westchester For Kids
Looking for a new art class for your child? There are tons of options in Westchester, offering a variety of different mediums such as drawing, sewing, cartooning, and even slime-making! Many classes offer drop-in and after-school options as well as mommy-and-me classes, workshops, and summer camps. Check out our list below for some ways for your kids to express themselves and get creative this year!
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A Maze In Pottery (Briarcliff Manor)
Kids of all ages can enjoy adding color to one of the many bisque pieces at A Maze In Pottery. This includes, vases, mugs, bowls, plates, platters, picture frames, cookie jars, animal figurines, seasonal items, and more. They also offer classes, host parties, and have some fun special events. No appointment is needed. A Maze in Pottery, 76 N. State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY.
Blue Door Art Center (Yonkers)
A non-profit organization, the Blue Door Art Center is dedicated to bringing the arts to Westchester. This includes a variety of free art workshops for kids and teens as well as hosting gallery exhibits, educational programs and workshops, public art projects, poetry readings and performances, and special events. Blue Door Art Center, 13 Riverdale Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701.
Honest Art (Ardsley)
Kids can enjoy classes, an after-school programming, summer camp, and more at Honest Art. Some classes include Creative Painting, Slime Art, Drawing, Mixed Media, Clay, and more. Honest Art, 708 Saw Mill River Road, Ardsley, NY 10502.
Katonah Art Center (Mount Kisco)
Katonah Art Center offers a variety of visual art classes for kids and teens. This includes 3D printing, sewing, animation, cartooning, clay, sewing, and more. Kids can also enjoy their popular art camp and mini camps during school breaks. Katonah Art Center, 40 Radio Cir Dr, Mt Kisco, NY 10549.
One River Art School (Larchmont and Harstdale)
One River Art School offers art and digital design classes for kids and teens. Some classes include digital art shuffle, cartooning, making, pre-college art portfolio, drawing, manga, street art, and more. One River Art School, 2081 Boston Post Road Larchmont , NY 10538.
Creative Corner (Larchmont)
Classes at Creative Corner start at age 2.5 in their Art Pals program. They also offer classes for older kids, including mixed media for second grade and up and art in action. They also offer a sweet Mommy and Me art class for kids 2.5 years old to age 4. Through this program, kids will create a piece of art that connected to a story. Creative Corner, 7 Addison Street, Larchmont, NY 10538.
D.I.Y. Slime (Larchmont)
Have the kids make slime outside of the house at D.I.Y Slime! At this make-your-own slime shop, kids can make a variety of slimes with 100s of add-ins. This includes beads, charms, glitter, confetti, gold leaf, chalkboard paint, glow in the dark pigment, and scents. They offer drop-in hours, private slime-making, and parties. D.I.Y Slime, 2A East Avenue, Larchmont NY 10538.
MADE: My Art and Design Experience (Mamaroneck)
Check out the after school art offerings at MADE for kids ages 5-12 years old. This includes a variety of classes in small groups. They also offer pottery wheel lessons and the opportunity to enjoy walk-in art projects. This includes paint-your-own-pottery, mosaics, and canvas art (reservations are required). MADE, 118 West Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Pelham Art Center (Pelham)
Pelham Art Center offers classes, workshops, and a summer camp for kids and teens. Some current classes include playful printmaking, visual storytelling, clay creations, 3D printing, comics and cartooning, and tons more. They also host art exhibits and special events throughout the year. Pelham Art Center, 155 Fifth Ave #1503, Village of Pelham, NY 10803.
Plaster Palace Pottery (Larchmont)
Kids of all ages can visit Plaster Palace Pottery to create their own ceramic creations. This includes mugs, bowls, plates, figures, and more. Plaster Palace Pottery, 2005 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont, NY 10538.
Sew Happy (Mamaroneck)
Kids ages 5-17 will have a blast learning how to sew at Sew Happy! Classes include Mommy and Me Sewing, learning how to use a sewing machine, beginning sewing, hand sewing, teen sewing, weaving and yarn crafts, and more. Sew Happy, 154 East Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, NY 10543.
Scribble Art Workshop (Dobbs Ferry)
Students will receive developmentally-based art curriculum at Scribble Art Workshop. They offers classes for kids, starting at age 1.5 with their mini scribblers class as well as pre-school art school, sensory open play, drop and dine workshops, Saturday classes, and more. Scribble Art Workshop, 63 Main St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
RAD Art School (Harstdale)
RAD ART School has been in Westchester for the past 35 years. They offer drawing technique classes, college portfolio classes, painting, photoshop, and digital art. RAD Art, 217 E Hartsdale Ave, Hartsdale, NY 10530.
Rye Arts Center (Rye)
The Rye Arts Center has been a renowned arts’ institution in Westchester for the past 60 years. They offer art, dance, and music classes for kids, teens, and adults as well as a gallery that is open to the public and special events. Some current classes include ballet, acrylic and oil painting, landscape painting, and so much more. Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd, Rye, NY 10580
The Pottery Factory (Mount Kisco)
Kids can paint their ceramic masterpiece at The Pottery Factory. In addition to pottery, kids can enjoy candle making, glass fusing, and soap making at this walk-in arts’ facility. The Pottery Factory, 179 E Main St, Mt Kisco, NY 10549.
Clay Art Center (Port Chester)
Teens and tweens will enjoy learning everything about clay at the Clay Arts Center. Current classes include clay for tweens and clay for teens. They also have a family wheel night where you and your kids (ages 10 and up) can learn how to use the potter’s wheel. Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St, Port Chester, NY 10573.
Young at Art (Scarsdale)
Young at Art offers a variety of art classes for kids ages 2-16 years old. This includes parent-and-child classes, group classes at the Greenburgh Parks & Recreation, a summer camp, painting parties and more.
Westchester Art Studio (Plesantville)
Enjoy art classes for kids and teens at Westchester Art Studio. This includes drawing and painting for teens and kids create for ages 5-9 years old. Emanuel Lutheran Church, 197 Manville Road, Pleasantville, New York 10570
