This time of year, we are all indoors a little more than we’d like, especially the kids. Cabin fever is definitely setting in, and if you’ve exhausted the easy DIY crafts of Pinterest, it’s time to get the kids enrolled in some arts classes! Cincinnati is a wonderfully artistic city and as such, we offer several art classes, even for the littlest of future Picassos!
If you have a child who loves to draw, paint, scribble or simply rip up paper and glue it all into a pile… then check out this list of the best art studios for kids in Cincinnati!
Art Workshop, Creative Art for Kids
3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Art Workshop in Hyde Park has plenty to offer kids of all ages! Younger artists can take a class with mom or dad; there are classes for pottery, cartoon drawing, painting, and more. And one of the best features is that they offer flexible scheduling, so you can join a class at any time.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Multiple Locations for Classes
The Art Academy of Cincinnati offers classes that combine technical instruction and the freedom of self-expression. Children ages 5-12 can enjoy classes at several centrally located options and they also offer camps that come highly recommended.
Creativities
7010 Miami Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Do your kids love Project Runway? If “making it work” is their mantra, then you need to set them up with sewing classes at Creativities. In just four short weeks, their Beginner Class teaches kids all the basic knowledge needed to move into one of the more advanced classes: how to use the machine properly, the basics of reading a pattern, measuring correctly to determine size and picking out the right fabric type and quantity.
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I.C.I. Studio
10754 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati OH 45242
I.C.I. Studio’s Saturdays at the Studio program is for kids 5-12 and happens on Saturdays during the school year, and are comprised of sequential classes over a period of five weeks. (No two series are the same.) All skill levels are welcome – artists will be challenged according to their individual skill level. The focus will be on learning the basics of different art mediums in a highly creative atmosphere.
Young Rembrandts
Multiple Locations for Classes
If your child loves to doodle and draw, then you should check out the classes offered by Young Rembrandts for ages 3 and up. You can choose from several different classes, which are offered seasonally, so you can pick one that works with your child’s interests and you schedule.
The Art Spark
9430 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45242
The Art Spark capitalizes on that moment of creativity that a child often experiences. They offer many classes for age’s toddler and up and they even have open session time when your child can truly explore and create with only their imagination as the limit.
For the Love of Art
600 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140
For the Love of Art is appropriately named, given its location in Loveland! Artists of all ages are welcome here, and they definitely cater to kids who are eager to learn, express, and create. They have classes, camps, open studio time, and even offer parties!
Wyoming Fine Arts Center
322 Wyoming Avenue, Wyoming, OH 45215
Children are naturally interested in art of all forms, and they can explore this interest freely at the Wyoming Fine Arts Center. Classes are offered for ages Preschool and up and include themed parties and even family studio time.
The Children’s Art Academy
1347 S. Fort Thomas Avenue, Ft. Thomas, KY 41075
If you’re looking for a class in Northern Kentucky, then check out The Children’s Art Academy in Ft. Thomas. Here, children ages 3 and up can experience watercolor, painting, portrait drawing and more.
Visonarium
3054 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
Located in the old Blue Manatee space on Madison Road, Visonarium is a place where patrons of all ages + abilities can come to develop their own creative voice through artist-led workshops and events. Their Pop Pop Parent/Child programs are held twice a week, and feature a story and craft that make for the perfect preschooler activity!
Hopefully these ideas will help you get out of the house, while getting those creative juices flowing in your kids! And also keep these studios in mind for summer camps, because it may be freezing now, but those long summer days are just around the corner!
