Early Learning Experiences in Lawrence

Early Learning Experiences

Grow Their Creativity and Confidence

Let their imagination take them anywhere they need to go with arts-based early learning experiences at Lawrence Arts Center. We offer young children the ability to explore the arts and creativity through hands-on, engaging experiences.

Expressing creativity and imagination allows children to develop skills and grow an understanding of the world around them.

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Art-Based Early Learning Experiences

Through creative, hands-on learning experiences, children have the opportunity to explore the arts no matter their ability, developmental level, age, or background. The early childhood learning experiences at Lawrence Arts Center use a creative, arts-based teaching structure to enhance a child’s natural interest in learning through play. The arts allow children to think creatively, to build their own ideas, to solve problems in more than one way, and try new things.

Our environment creates an excellent foundation of early learning experiences as children move into the academic world and throughout life.

A Unique Environment For Arts

The arts- and play-based preschool and kindergarten are located in Lawrence at 940 New Hampshire St. We are equipped with everything we need to provide your child a safe, fun, and enriching environment.

Benefits of Arts- and Play-Based Early Learning Experiences

Well-Rounded Development

Through art, music, dance, play and imagination, children learn and grow both physically and cognitively and develop strong social skills.

Qualified, Dedicated Teachers

Our teachers are all trained in early childhood education, child development, or art. Plus, they love working with young artists!

Financial Aid Available

Every child deserves access to early childhood arts; to support that, we offer financial aid.

Current Classes

Art & Play

Coloring Outside the Lines[26WSP]
04/3/26 - 05/1/26, 10:45AM - 11:45AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEC2
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must! Must be 2 by first day of class. No class on 4/18
Integrated Arts[26WSP]
04/1/26 - 04/22/26, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | WE
Ages 3 to 5 | Alycia Earhart | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEI1
Members $125 | Non-Members $125
Integrated Arts is ideal for your child's first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes a must! Child must be fully toilet trained.Must be 3 by first day of class and fully, independently toilet trained. No class on 4/18
Coloring Outside the Lines[26WSP]
04/3/26 - 05/1/26, 9:15AM - 10:15AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEC1
Members $100 | Non-Members $100
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must! Must be 2 by first day of class. No class on 4/18
Coloring Outside the Lines[26SU]
05/22/26 - 06/12/26, 9:15AM - 10:15AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEC1
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must!
Coloring Outside the Lines[26SU]
05/22/26 - 06/12/26, 10:45AM - 11:45AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEC2
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must!
Coloring Outside the Lines[26SU]
06/26/26 - 07/24/26, 9:15AM - 10:15AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEC3
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must! No class on 7/3
Coloring Outside the Lines[26SU]
06/26/26 - 07/24/26, 10:45AM - 11:45AM | FR
Ages 2 to 3 | Linda Reimond | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEC4
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must! No class on 7/3
June Integrated Arts[26SU]
05/22/26 - 06/12/26, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | FR
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEI1
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Integrated Arts is ideal for your child's first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes a must! Child must be fully toilet trained.
July Integrated Arts[26SU]
06/26/26 - 07/24/26, 9:30AM - 11:30AM | FR
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEI2
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Integrated Arts is ideal for your child's first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes a must! Child must be fully toilet-trained. No class on 7/3.
Preschool - Jumpin' June[26SU]
06/1/26 - 06/24/26, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | MO, WE
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEP1
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Join in the Arts-Based Preschool's summer creative adventures through arts- and play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must. Snack is provided.
Preschool - Jumpin' June[26SU]
06/2/26 - 06/25/26, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | TU, TH
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEP2
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Join in the Arts-Based Preschool's summer creative adventures through arts- and play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must. Snack is provided.
Preschool - Jazzy July [26SU]
06/29/26 - 07/22/26, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | MO, WE
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEP3
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Join in the Arts-Based Preschool's summer creative adventures through arts- and play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must. Snack is provided.
Over In The Meadow[26SU]
07/13/26 - 07/16/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM6
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Sing songs, play instruments, dance, and make up stories based on plants and animals found in Lawrence. Campers will expand their knowledge of musical concepts and cooperative play skills in this fun, music & nature-themed camp.
Preschool - Jazzy July [26SU]
06/30/26 - 07/23/26, 9:30AM - 12:00PM | TU, TH
Ages 3 to 5 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEP4
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
Join in the Arts-Based Preschool's summer creative adventures through arts- and play-based experiences in our outdoor and indoor classrooms. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must. Snack is provided.
Art! Water! Play![26SU]
06/1/26 - 06/4/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK1
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
This camp will keep you cool during the summer. We will explore water both inside and outside, create visual art and, of course, play!
Clay-mazing[26SU]
06/8/26 - 06/11/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Adelai Spears-Kennard | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK2
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Join us as we learn and use basic, fundamental clay techniques to create unique ceramic art. We will also create visual art and have a blast playing the summer day away!
Fairytale Fun[26SU]
06/8/26 - 06/11/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Christie Dobson | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK3
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Fairy tales and fun! We will read short fairy tales, choose characters, and create costumes for a character parade.
Monarch Butterflies[26SU]
06/15/26 - 06/18/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Paula Pepin | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK4
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Did you know monarchs taste with their feet? Join us as we learn amazing facts about monarchs and the plants that support them. We will explore the world of monarchs through messy interactive art, dramatic play, sensory activities, storytime featuring the work of Eric Carle, and a close examination of our own Arts Center Monarch Way station. We are excited to include Ann Ryan of KU's Monarch Watch.
Sticky Business[26SU]
06/22/26 - 06/25/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Adelai Spears-Kennard | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK5
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
This messy camp is designed for artists who love slime, oobleck, fingerpaint and exploring textures. Leave the mess with us and take your child's artwork home.
Paint and a Play[26SU]
06/15/26 - 06/18/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 5 to 7 | Christie Dobson | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK6
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
We will create a story with our bodies, voices, and brushes! Painting and performing TOGETHER!
The Breakfast Club[26SU]
06/29/26 - 07/2/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK7
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Bring your appetite for this cooking camp full of your favorite breakfast foods. In addition to the art of cooking, we will create visual art and PLAY. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances.
Imagineering Adventures[26SU]
06/29/26 - 07/2/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Emily Casey | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK8
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
If you enjoy building, creatively solving problems and inventing unique solutions, then this three-day camp is for you! We'll dream big and let our imaginations take us on an adventure as we use science, technology, engineering, art and math in playful exciting ways!
Design Dreamers[26SU]
07/6/26 - 07/9/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Lauren Watson | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK9
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Calling all budding architects and designers! Build a miniature playhouse out of cardboard and recycled materials, outfitted with mini furniture and mini food, too! Take your creation home at the end of the week for hours of imaginary fun with your favorite figurine friends.
Art Explosion[26SU]
07/6/26 - 07/9/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Adelai Spears-Kennard | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK10
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Art Explosion camp, where creativity knows no bounds. Through the use of bubbles, splatter painting, spin art and more, campers will explore a variety of materials and sensory experiences that will ignite creativity.
Restaurant Week! PLAY with your food[26SU]
07/13/26 - 07/16/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Paula Pepin | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK11
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Join us for a fun week of dramatic play, messy art & cooking activities. The classroom will be turned into a restaurant theme, complete with real and pretend cooking activities. Please let us know if you have any food allergies or intolerances
Clay Animal Extravaganza! [26SU]
07/20/26 - 07/23/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Adelai Spears-Kennard | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEK12
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Create unique animal-inspired clay art while exploring a variety of basic ceramic techniques and tools in this camp. We will also make visual art and play!

Music & Movement

Tiny Tunes[26WSP]
03/30/26 - 05/4/26, 9:45AM - 10:15AM | MO
Ages 0 to 2 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEM1
Members $60 | Non-Members $60
In this music class, caregivers and their babies aged 2 or younger, will bounce, wiggle, and dance to fun tunes while exploring different baby-friendly instruments. You and your baby will leave with sweet memories and music activities you can incorporate at home to keep moving, grooving and connecting.
Magical Musicians[26WSP]
03/30/26 - 05/4/26, 10:30AM - 11:00AM | MO
Ages 2 to 3 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEM2
Members $60 | Non-Members $60
Our magical musicians and their caregivers will explore music through play, movements, instruments, and dance all while embracing this amazing stage of our kids development.
Saturday Singers & Shakers[26WSP]
03/28/26 - 05/2/26, 10:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 0 to 3 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SEM3
Members $60 | Non-Members $60
Connect with your infant-3 through year-old through the magic of music! Our class offers a fun-filled session of singing, movement, and playing with simple instruments. It's the perfect opportunity to make new friends, develop motor skills, and experience the pure joy of music together.
Tiny Tunes[26SU]
05/30/26 - 06/20/26, 9:45AM - 10:15AM | SA
Ages 0 to 2 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM1
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
In this music class, caregivers and babies aged 2 or younger, will bounce, wiggle, and move to fun tunes while exploring different baby-friendly instruments. You and your baby will leave with music activities you can incorporate at home to keep moving, grooving and connecting.
Magical Musicians[26SU]
05/30/26 - 06/20/26, 10:30AM - 11:00AM | SA
Ages 2 to 3 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM2
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
Our magical musicians and their caregivers will explore music through play, movement, and instruments while embracing this amazing stage in their development
Musical Engineers[26SU]
06/22/26 - 06/25/26, 1:00PM - 3:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 4 to 6 | Jessica Fortner | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM3
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Move and make music this summer. Campers will make their own instruments, move their bodies, create music & PLAY.
Tiny Tunes[26SU]
06/27/26 - 07/25/26, 9:45AM - 10:15AM | SA
Ages 0 to 2 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM4
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
In this music class, caregivers and babies aged 2 or younger, will bounce, wiggle, and move to fun tunes while exploring different baby-friendly instruments. You and your baby will leave with music activities you can incorporate at home to keep moving, grooving and connecting. No class on 7/4
Magical Musicians[26SU]
06/27/26 - 07/25/26, 10:30AM - 11:00AM | SA
Ages 2 to 3 | Jordan Mills | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM5
Members $40 | Non-Members $40
Our magical musicians and their caregivers will explore music through play, movement, and instruments while embracing this amazing stage in their development. No class on 7/4
Beginner Ukulele[26SU]
07/20/26 - 07/23/26, 1:00PM - 2:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Leah Towle | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 26CEM7
Members $95 | Non-Members $95
This camp is designed for 6-8 year olds who already own a ukulele. For this beginner class, you will need to bring a ukulele each day. We will learn the fundamentals of playing, holding, and tuning your ukulele. As well as simple chords and fun songs.

Make Art Part of Their Daily Life

Interested in enrolling your child in early learning experiences Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

Art is for Everyone

Making Art Accessible to All

Lawrence Arts Center is here to ensure anyone—of any age and any background—can connect with a supportive community and flex their creative muscles. With contemporary exhibitions, performances, and an array of music education classes for adults and kids, everyone will find something that’s right for them.

Our primary state-of-the-art facility at 940 New Hampshire St. features classrooms, studios, theatres, and more. To further support the community, we also have a space for classes and rehearsal at 10th & Mass Studios.

The Value of Early Learning Experiences