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 on how to display the work of my pint-sized Picassos best and foster their love of art.
Luckily, my search for art classes for kids was short: Kalamazoo has many options.
Read on to find the right class for your child (and don’t forget to clear some space on the fridge).
In this guide
Scheduled Art Classes for Kids (and Adults!)
Whether 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 |
| Block Paper Print Bright House Studio 1612 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002 |
| 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 |
| Hot Flash Pottery 102 S Main St, Vicksburg, MI 49097 |
| 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 |
| The Potted Plant – Kalamazoo 3798 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024 |
| 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 202 S Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, MI 49007 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. |
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 |
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