Get Creative with these SWMI Art Classes for Kids

Art Classes for Kids

Make Refrigerator-Worthy Masterpieces With These Art Classes for Kids

My house is covered in crafts.

Whether it’s the latest watercolor painting, a freshly built Play-Doh snowman, or a cardboard house awaiting Barbie’s return, this extracurricular activity is everywhere.

While I have attempted to organize these mini masterpieces, I’ve realized that my efforts are futile: the crafts always win. I now focus my efforts on how to best display the work of my pint-size Picassos and foster their love of art.

Luckily, my search for art classes for kids was a short one: Kalamazoo is home to many options for kids art classes.

Read on to find the right class for your child (and don’t forget to clear some space on the fridge).

Art Classes Lessons and Learning - Kalamazoo

Scheduled Art Classes for Kids (and Adults!)

Whether it’s drawing, painting, pottery, glass or photography, there are art courses for all interests and ages.

These art classes require registration; many offer recurring sessions for you to fine-tune those creative skills.

Art Bayou
8606 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002
Art Center of Battle Creek
265 E Emmett St, Battle Creek, MI 49017
Colors & Cocktails
240 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Design Street
115 W Bridge St, Plainwell, MI 49080
Glass Art Kalamazoo
326 W Kalamazoo Ave #100, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Kalamazoo Book Arts Center
Park Trades Center, Ste 103A, 326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Kalamazoo Chinese Academy
203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Pinspiration Kalamazoo
5880 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
WMU SMArt
2110 Richmond Center for Visual Arts
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Drop-In Art Classes for Kids

Looking for more flexibility in your art schedule? Try these drop-in art classes:

Art Bayou
8606 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002

Paint your own pottery studio
Kalamazoo Candle Company
166 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
6800 S Westnedge Ave Ste K, Portage, MI 49002


Make your own candle or sand candle
Home Depot
6685 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
1227 M-89, Plainwell, MI 49080


Free kids workshops on Saturdays. Registration is encouraged.
Michael’s
6601 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
12765 Harper Village Dr, Battle Creek, MI 49014


Crafting activities on Saturdays (small fee). Registration is encouraged.
Pinspiration Kalamazoo
5880 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002

DIY Crafting studio

Michigan Art Museums

Find some inspiration at these art museums near you:

Detroit Institute of Arts
5200 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum (Michigan State University)
547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Richmond Center for Visual Arts (Western Michigan University)
2253 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
University of Michigan Museum of Art
525 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109