Art exploration is one of the most creative ways a child can use to expand their imagination and express themselves. The self-confidence that gets built as the little artists discover their abilities to create encourages not only their artistic side but also their cognitive and emotional skill improvement.
We’ve gathered some of the most creative art schools for children to unleash their artistic imagination, which also helps their academic potential and learning abilities.
If you want to find more kid-friendly places for learning in New Orleans, check out these educational places your children will love!
Best Art classes for kids in New Orleans
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New Orleans Academy Of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Academy of Fine Arts
This academy offers painting, drawing, and sculpture classes and camps for children as young as four years old through high school students. They also offer programming, ceramics, film lessons, and more.2
3113 Royal St, New Orleans, LA, USA
Art Camp 504
Visual arts, film, creative writing, parades… and even cooking. Art Camp 504 has a wide range of artistic programs to offer kids ages 7 to 14 including virtual classes and after-school programs where the kids get to draw, paint, sculpture, collage, and make prints.3
3950 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115, USA
The Shard Shop
Specializing in glass on canvas art, this is the art studio where kids can learn painting, celebrate their birthday, (and, why not?) take VIP classes too. The only thing required is inspiration since they provide all the supplies needed!4
6117 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA
Lolo's Youth Yoga Studio
The first yoga studio for families in New Orleans opened its doors to help children develop creativity and mindfulness skills through art and yoga classes. The creative art projects include painting, sketching, and making vision boards and collages.5
5420 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122, USA
Nord Comission
If it’s not easy to choose one art activity, you might as well try them all! From ceramics to drawing, painting, and media designing, have fun as you release your inner artist.6
1719 Toledano St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Upturn Arts
Offering artistic programs for the whole family, Upturn Arts provides classes, camps, and after-school programs that the kids will love. And yes, parents can learn art too at the weekly workshops!7
New Orleans, LA, USA
Blue Easel Club
The Kids Edition at Blue Easel Club is geared towards kids from 4 to 12 years old and teaches observational drawing in a relaxed and supportive environment, for the kids to learn while having fun.8
300 Park Rd, Metairie, LA 70005, USA
Country Day Creative Arts
Kids can join one of the many art classes that this creative center offers, including drawing, ceramics, painting, graphic design, music, acting, dancing, sculpture, radio, and more. They can explore art in its every form!9
New Orleans, LA, USA
Kids Art Box
Begin your art journey with your little ones from exactly where you’re sitting. These art boxes include not only the supplies but also the tutorials and classes for kids and teens from 3 to 18.10
New Orleans, LA, USA
Young Rembrandts
In partnership with schools and community centers, Young Rembrandts brings art classes for kids and themed workshops to your location. Any place is great to start drawing lessons!11
2533 Columbus Street suite 201, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Kid smART
With a focus on arts integration since its opening in 1999, Kid smART promotes the combination of different subjects and art forms. For example, Science + Dance, ELA + Music, and History + Visual Arts.12
400 Magazine St suite 200, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Young Audiences of Louisiana
The programs at Young Audiences of Louisiana foster arts education and integration by uniting the community through culture and art. These experiences are for kids of all ages, as well as families, artists, and educators.13
3322 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
YAYA Arts Center
There’s a reason why YAYA Arts Centers welcomes 3000 students a year, and it might be the quality as well as the quantity of art programs they offer, including summer camps and field trips.14
127 S Solomon St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
NOLA Craft Culture
The sparkly culture of glitter and craft takes over this creative space. Children and adults can enjoy some crafty fun whether you’re in the art classes or celebrating any special occasion.15
New Orleans, LA, USA
Painting to Gogh
Purchase one of the kits online and start your painting classes at home! Each kit includes video tutorials and art supplies. If you’d like to host your own paint party, Painting to Gogh also provides virtual painting classes!16
New Orleans, LA, USA
Abrakadoodle
Art classes start for toddlers as young as only 20 months old, and they also offer Summer Art Camps and Holiday Art Camps during school breaks, which are for kids from 3 to 12. Classes combine art, games, and music. How fun!17
622 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, USA
Paint and Jrink
Art classes for kids and open art sessions are an excellent way to surpass the limits of imagination and let creativity run wild. With some soft jazz in the background, painting has never been more relaxing and fun for the whole family.18
10555 Lake Forest Blvd suite 3h, New Orleans, LA 70127, USA
Paint. Sip. Eat. Repeat.
Enjoy all your favorite things in the same place as you create and have an awesome time. This creative art studio hosts painting parties for kids to have a unique experience on their special day.There are so many things to do in New Orleans that we understand it’s hard to choose where to take your little ones. Well, one day at a time. You can enjoy some outdoor fun at one of the TOP Parks and Playgrounds, or maybe explore the city’s history and its culture of celebration at one of the many interesting museums for kids.
