As our children’s personalities begin to develop during childhood, it is crucial for parents to introduce their kids to as many uplifting experiences as they can.
Art has long been celebrated as a fundamental component of any childhood education, thanks to its potential to ignite creative thought – a critical ingredient to accomplishment in any field.
The Providence area is fortunate to have a variety of wonderful resources to encourage children to nurture their creativity and explore new hobbies or continue existing ones. To that end, we have compiled a list of our favorite classes in the area to help foster your kid’s creativity.
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57 Malvern Ave, Cranston, RI 02905, USA
Orange Anchor Art School
Orange Anchor Art School offers art classes for ages 5+ through adults! You will find a wide array of workshops, summer camps, birthday parties, and family art expos!2
30 Cutler St, Warren, RI 02885, USA
Makers RI
Makers is an art studio that's all about letting kids get creative.3
50 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910, USA
Artists' Exchange
Artists' Exchange in Cranston is a creative hub with art studios, a gallery, a shop for art, and Theatre 82 for performances and classes.4
7592 Post Rd, North Kingstown, RI 02852, USA
Harbor Creative Arts
Harbor Creative Arts offer in-person art classes for children ages 2 to 14. Classes are all about getting hands-on with all sorts of art like drawing, painting, and making collages.5
91 Point Judith Rd d3, Narragansett, RI 02882, USA
Create Color Art Studio
Create Color Art Studio is a family-friendly entertainment and relaxation painting and craft venue where artists of all ages can be creative and release their inner artists. Offering PYOP, Fused Glass, Canvas Painting, Board Art, Clay Hand-building, and Pottery Wheel Lessons!6
115 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917, USA
Blue Door Studio
At Blue Door Studio, students of all ages are taught to use a variety of media methods and techniques.7
20 N Main St, Providence, RI 02903, USA
RISD Museum
The RISD Museum, associated with the Rhode Island School of Design, maintains a comprehensive collection of over 100,000 works spanning diverse cultures and historical periods.8
891 Broad St, Providence, RI 02907, USA
Providence CityArts for Youth, Inc.
CityArts in Providence is a cool spot for young people between 8-14 years old to dive into the arts for free.9
Warwick, RI
Kidz Art
Kidz Art’s unique curriculum is based on 30 years of experience supporting students of all abilities, including those who never considered themselves to be artistic. Students begin to express their ideas freely and overcome the impulse to judge themselves or others. A personal “toolbox” of creative skills will be introduced, and students learn to apply these tools to access the power of their imagination.10
1970 Pawtucket Ave. EP RI 02914
