Let your kids express their creativity by painting, creating pottery, glass blowing, making handmade jewelry, building wooden projects, and more. Various locations across the region offer a variety of children & family classes, private instructions, demonstrations, and more.

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Best Art Classes for Kids in Northeast Ohio – Arts & Crafts for All Ages

Akron Glass Works
Glassblowing, glass fusing, and stained glass workshops as well as private instruction. Age 15 and up. {Find Out More}
Where: 421 Spicer St., Akron, OH 44311

All Fired Up! Akron
Paint your own pottery and creative arts studio in Akron. Offers a variety of creative projects for artists of any skill level or age, including pottery painting, glass fusing, candle-making, and more. {Find Out More}
Where: 30 Rothrock Loop, Copley, OH 44321

All Fired Up! Medina
Paint your own pottery studio in the Historic District of Medina. Large variety of bisque items and all the tools to paint unique pieces of art! {Find Out More}
Where: 233 S. Court St., Medina, OH 44256

Art House, Inc.
Offering a variety of studio art classes and workshops for adults and kids. Special family classes include Family Open Studio and Family Clay Day. {Find Out More}
Where: 3119 Denison Ave., Cleveland, OH 44109

Art it Yourself
Fostering a love for the arts through learning, creating, sharing, and having an exciting art-making experience. Paint parties, Summer Kid’s Art Camp, and classes. {Find Out More}
Where: Shore Cultural Centre, 291 E. 222nd St., Euclid, OH 44123

BAYarts
BAYarts is the Westshore’s Visual Arts & Education Campus in Bay Village. Offering art and educational classes and programs for all ages. {Find Out More}
Where: 28795 Lake Rd., Bay Village, OH 44140

Baldwin Wallace University Community Arts School
Programs include classes and camps in instrumental and vocal music, dance, theatre, and visual art. {Find Out More}
Where: Whistle Stop Building, 611 W. Bagley Rd., Berea, OH 44017

Canton Museum of Art
The CMA offers courses available in a wide range of media, scheduled for weekdays and weekends throughout the day and evening, there’s a class to fit every schedule, budget, and interest! Courses are available for adults, children, and teens, including a Summer Art Camp. {Find Out More}
Where: 1001 Market Ave. N, Canton, OH 44702

Cleveland Museum of Art
Studio programs, sketching, creative challenges, and more for children and adults. {Find Out More}
Where: 11150 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106

Glazed & Amused Paint Your Own Pottery
A contemporary ceramics studio where you can enjoy the relaxing activity of painting your own ceramic pieces. There are projects for any level of ability. {Find Out More}
Where: 2193 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720

Joann
Classes are offered for all skill levels, including sewing, knitting, crochet, and more! In-store and digital classes. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio

Lots of Knots Ceramics
5,000-square-foot studio with lots of pieces to choose from. They also provide studio space for you and your loved ones to come paint. {Website}
Where: 9911 Avon Lake Rd., Ste. 185, Burbank, OH 44214

Michaels
A wide variety of classes for children and adults. In-person and virtual classes. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio

Painting with a Twist
Painting with a Twist is all about connecting with friends over a glass of wine, your favorite snacks, and a night of laughs. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio

The Butler Institute of American Art
Adult and children art classes, Family Days, Young Friends Adventure, and other arts-related special events. {Find Out More}
Where: 524 Wick Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502

The Fine Arts Association
Fine arts (painting and drawing, ceramics) and performance arts (music, dance, and theater) classes for kids. Plus, they offer creative art therapy sessions and workshops for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. {Find Out More}
Where: 38660 Mentor Ave., Willoughby, OH 44094

The Painted Penguin
Family activities include paint-and-take ceramics projects. More than 3,000 plaster and bisque pieces to choose from. {Find Out More}
Where: 800 Southpark Ctr., Strongsville, OH 44136

The Spirit of Clay
Paint your own pottery (choose from a large selection of bisque items). Also offering clay and glass fusing classes. Providing the tools and support for you to express yourself. {Find Out More}
Where: 828 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield, OH 44143

FREE Art Classes for Kids & More Hands-On Programs

Home Depot In-Store Kids Workshops
Home Depot stores across the country offer free building workshops for children on the first Saturday of each month. Registration is required. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio

JCPenney Kids Zone Crafts
Children can visit JCPenney stores across the country each month to make a free craft. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio

Lowe’s DIY Kids Workshops
Lowe’s stores across the country offer a free craft for children (ages 5-12) each month. Registration is required to participate. {Find Out More}
Where: Several locations in Northeast Ohio