Youth Art Classes in Lawrence

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Questions about Youth Visual Arts classes? Please call us at 785.843.2787 or contact us.

Spark Their Creativity

There’s no shortage of youth art classes for you and your child to explore at Lawrence Arts Center! Give your child a leg up in life by allowing them to engage their full brain and develop vital social and emotional skills.

Students in our youth visual arts program have the opportunity to use high quality materials and learn from professional artists in our immersive courses. Watch your child investigate, develop, create, refine, and explore in a multitude of mediums!

To ensure our courses are accessible to all, there are financial aid options available, so don’t let cost hold you back from letting your child explore the arts!

Our Facilities & Curriculum

Exploring Art for Kids

The youth art classes we offer span everything from day camps and family classes to visual arts studios for kids and teens. The subject of classes varies from graphic novels to sculpture, watercolor to ceramics. The choice is yours! For more details on our youth art classes, view the class descriptions.

Community Arts Center

We’re committed to providing the Lawrence area with a facility that welcomes them into the world of art. This includes dedicated spaces for art classes for kids in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology you need to fully embrace your inner artist.

includes our dedicated spaces for art classes for kids in Lawrence, each featuring the tools and technology you need to fully embrace your inner artist.

  • Ceramics Studio
  • Digital Media Lab
  • Metals Studio
  • Printmaking Studio
  • Photography Studio
  • Painting & Drawing Studios

Current Classes

Elementary Visual Arts
Anime-zing; Ages 9-12 (A)[26WSP]
01/12/26 - 02/23/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGD1
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with alcohol markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
Art Sampler; Ages 6-8 (A)[26WSP]
01/13/26 - 02/17/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOX2
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Explore a wide range of art mediums & techniques with this sampler style class! Students will create fun projects in an array of mediums and materials as they learn about sculpture, drawing & painting processes from around the world.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (A)[26WSP]
01/13/26 - 02/18/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26WYGC2
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (A)[26WSP]
01/14/26 - 02/18/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOP3
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Home School Visual Arts Studio; Ages 6-8[26WSP]
01/15/26 - 02/26/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOX4
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class offers Visual Arts instruction in multiple media, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw.
Home School Visual Arts Studio; Ages 9-12[26WSP]
01/15/26 - 02/26/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGX4
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class offers Visual Arts instruction in multiple media, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (A)[26WSP]
01/15/26 - 02/26/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGP4
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (A)[26WSP]
01/15/26 - 02/19/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOC4
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Youth Digital Arts: Comic Zines; Ages 9-12[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 02/21/26, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGL6
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Learn the fundamentals of digital illustration and the ins and outs of Photoshop to create your comic strip. We'll assemble our finished comics to create a comic zine to share with your family and friends.
Secret Messages: Codes & Cards; Ages 6-8[26WSP]
02/6/26 - 02/6/26, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOX5
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Join us for an all-terrain approach to making cards that may or may not have secret messages in them!
Sculptural Paintings; Ages 6-8[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 02/21/26, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOP6
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Not your ordinary canvas paintings! In this class, students will take their paintbrushes into the third dimension, embellishing canvases with unexpected materials, and painting practical or decorative sculptures with vivid color and personality!
Secret Messages: Codes & Cards; Ages 9-12[26WSP]
02/6/26 - 02/6/26, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGX5
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Join us for an all-terrain approach to making cards that may or may not have secret messages in them!
Polar Playground; Ages 6-8 AM[26WSP]
02/12/26 - 02/13/26, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOA4
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Learn about Arctic animals and their polar palaces as you create small habitats for them to hibernate in.
Polar Playground; Ages 9-12 AM[26WSP]
02/12/26 - 02/13/26, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Kenzie Schaeffer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGA4
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Learn about Arctic animals and their polar palaces as you create small habitats for them to hibernate in.
Polar Playground; Ages 6-8 PM[26WSP]
02/12/26 - 02/13/26, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYOP4
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Learn about Arctic animals and their polar palaces as you create small habitats for them to hibernate in.
Polar Playground; Ages 9-12 PM[26WSP]
02/12/26 - 02/13/26, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYGP4
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Learn about Arctic animals and their polar palaces as you create small habitats for them to hibernate in.
Guerilla Art; Ages 9-12 PM[26WSP]
03/16/26 - 03/20/26, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGP1
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerilla Art; Ages 6-8 AM[26WSP]
03/16/26 - 03/20/26, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOA1
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerilla Art; Ages 9-12 AM[26WSP]
03/16/26 - 03/20/26, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | BryAnn Burke | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGA1
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerilla Art; Ages 6-8 PM[26WSP]
03/16/26 - 03/20/26, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOP1
Members $175 | Non-Members $175
The Arts Center tradition continues with a week of art on the street! We'll take on secret artist identities and make works of art in the studios, then chalk, plant, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Anime-zing; Ages 9-12 (B)[26WSP]
03/23/26 - 05/4/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGD1
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with alcohol markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
Art Sampler; Ages 6-8 (B)[26WSP]
03/24/26 - 05/5/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOX2
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Explore a wide range of art mediums & techniques with this sampler style class! Students will create fun projects in an array of mediums and materials as they learn about sculpture, drawing & painting processes from around the world.
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (B)[26WSP]
03/25/26 - 05/6/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOP3
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (B)[26WSP]
03/25/26 - 05/6/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGC3
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 6-8[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/7/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOX4
Members $215 | Non-Members $215
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring dance and movement, storytelling, and performance skills.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 9-12[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/7/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGX4
Members $215 | Non-Members $215
This special class will combine Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring dance and movement, storytelling, and performance skills.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (B)[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/4/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGP4
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Have fun exploring new drawing and painting techniques and tools! Students will have the opportunity to use acrylics, watercolors, pastels, ink, markers, and more to develop personal art styles.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (B)[26WSP]
03/26/26 - 05/7/26, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOC4
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Students will learn the fundamentals of working in clay while using various techniques to construct sculptural and functional artworks with a focus on hand-building methods.
Itty Bitty Ecosystems; Ages 6-8[26WSP]
03/28/26 - 05/9/26, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOX6
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Explore the often overlooked, tiny members of our world’s ecosystems as subjects of mixed-media art projects! Paint, draw, and sculpt, all things living, crawling, and adorably small.
Youth Digital Arts: Cartoons & Animation; Ages 9-12[26WSP]
03/28/26 - 05/9/26, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGL6
Members $165 | Non-Members $165
Make your own moving cartoon! Learn how to animate on the iPad to make your drawings come to life. We'll spend time sketching, designing, and coloring our own moving pictures.
Plant Party! Ages 6-8[26WSP]
04/17/26 - 04/17/26, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYOX5
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Create planters and plant pets for young sprouts. We will also try our hand at some 2D botanical arts.
Plant Party! Ages 9-12[26WSP]
04/17/26 - 04/17/26, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYGX5
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Create planters and plant pets for young sprouts. We will also try our hand at some 2D botanical arts.

Friends and Family Classes
Flip a Thrift Store Painting[26WSP]
01/10/26 - 01/10/26, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYFP6
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Add new elements or characters to thrifted paintings to give them a whole new narrative or idea. Tuition includes the price of one adult and one child.
Family Clay Studio (A)[26WSP]
01/17/26 - 02/21/26, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Cindy Kersenbrock | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26WYFC6
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Young artists five and older can join an adult to make art side-by-side in this introductory clay class! Students will learn to use their hands to pinch, coil, model, and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.
Printed Patches, Pencil Pouches, & Custom Coasters[26WSP]
02/21/26 - 02/21/26, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | AnnaBelle Lee Withington | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26WYFT6
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Learn to create block prints with carved linoleum and simple stamps. We'll use our carved designs to print a pile of iron-on patches to add style to your backpack or clothing, personalize pencil pouches, or customize coasters. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.
Polymer Clay Jewelry[26WSP]
03/7/26 - 03/7/26, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYFJ6
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Use polymer clay and beads to create jewelry for your loved ones. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.
Family Clay Studio (B)[26WSP]
03/28/26 - 05/9/26, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Cindy Kersenbrock | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYFC6
Members $230 | Non-Members $230
Young artists five or older can join an adult to make art side by side in this family & friends introductory clay class! Students will learn to use their hands to pinch, coil, model, and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.
Bits and Bobs Mobile[26WSP]
04/4/26 - 04/4/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Enrolling Now | 26SYFX6
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Create a mesmerizing mobile that moves with the breeze! Using colorful wires, you'll balance and connect buttons, toys, and found objects to bring your unique creation to life. Bring any small items you want to include in your piece. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.
Ceramic Gnome and Fairy Homes[26WSP]
05/9/26 - 05/9/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26SYFCG6
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
Learn simple hand-building techniques as you make a comfy home for a gnome or fairy! We'll experiment with texture and learn to cut shapes and assemble clay to create sculptural houses for gnomes and fairies. Tuition includes the enrollment of one adult and one child.

Teaching Artists

Katie Alldritt

Lead Youth Visual Arts Instructor

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Sydni William

Youth Visual Arts Coordinator

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Cindy Kersenbrock

Youth Visual Arts

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AnnaBelle Lee Withington

Youth Visual Arts

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Matthew Lord

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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BryAnn Burke

Youth Visual Arts

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Traci Bunkers

Youth Visual Arts

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Maeve Hilgers

Youth Visual Arts

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Leah Towle

STEAM Program, School of Theatre and Music

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Michelle Rogne

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Jules Sotomayor

Youth Visual Arts

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Yekyoung Kim

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Todd Poteet

Youth Visual Arts

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Ann Dean

Adult & Youth Visual Arts

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Finn Finnerty

Youth Visual Arts

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Blanca Herrada

Exhibitions Coordinator

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Alicia Kelly

Adult & Youth Visual Arts, Hang12 Mentor

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Make Art Part of Their Daily Life

Interested in enrolling your child in an arts class in Lawrence? We have financial aid available to those who need it to ensure classes are accessible to everyone.

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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.

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