Youth Art Classes in Lawrence

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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 (B)[27WSP]
03/29/27 - 05/3/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGD11
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with copic markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
Art Sampler (B)[27WSP]
03/30/27 - 05/4/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX12
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Explore a wide range of art mediums and techniques with this sampler style class! Students will create fun projects in an array of mediums and materials as they learn about sculpture, and drawing and painting processes from around the world.
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (B)[27WSP]
03/31/27 - 05/5/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOP13
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.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (B)[27WSP]
04/1/27 - 05/6/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGP14
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.
Guerrilla Art; Ages 6-8 (AM)[27WSP]
03/15/27 - 03/19/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX17A
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, paint, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerrilla Art; Ages 6-8 (PM)[27WSP]
03/15/27 - 03/19/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Erika Kjorlie-Geery | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX17B
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, paint, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerrilla Art; Ages 9-12 (AM)[27WSP]
03/15/27 - 03/19/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Kenzie Schaeffer Bowles | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX17A
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, paint, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Guerrilla Art; Ages 9-12 (PM)[27WSP]
03/15/27 - 03/19/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX17B
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, paint, sticker, and hide our artworks in unexpected spaces to give people moments of joy and surprise.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 6-8[27WSP]
04/1/27 - 05/6/27, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX14
Members $185 | Non-Members $185
This special class will combine Dance Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring dance movements, rhythm, and teamwork skills with an emphasis on Irish ceili dancing.
Paint Party! Ages 6-8[27WSP]
03/12/27 - 03/12/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Jess Grubenhoff | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX15A
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Get ready for a day of painting and creative experimentation! Students will create colorful works of art on canvas while exploring playful painting techniques like splattering, spinning, sponging, dripping, and dotting.
Sticks, Stones, Sculpt; Ages 9-12[27WSP]
04/30/27 - 04/30/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX16B
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Tune into the endless wonder of nature! In this day camp, students will explore materials from the earth, transforming sticks, stones, leaves, and other natural treasures into creative masterpieces.
Sticks, Stones, Sculpt; Ages 6-8[27WSP]
04/30/27 - 04/30/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer Bowles | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX16A
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Tune into the endless wonder of nature! In this day camp, students will explore materials from the earth, transforming sticks, stones, leaves, and other natural treasures into creative masterpieces.
Painted Prairie[27WSP]
04/3/27 - 05/8/27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer Bowles | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOX16
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Celebrate the state where we live. Deep dive into prairies, native species and the natural features of our beautiful state. Art will be expressed through multi mediums, drawing, painting, sculpting.
Paint Party! Ages 9-12[27WSP]
03/12/27 - 03/12/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX15B
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Get ready for a day of painting and creative experimentation! Students will create colorful works of art on canvas while exploring playful painting techniques like splattering, spinning, sponging, dripping, and dotting.
Home School Blended Arts Studio; Ages 9-12[27WSP]
04/1/27 - 05/6/27, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Annie Stark | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX14
Members $185 | Non-Members $185
This special class will combine Dance Performing Arts and Visual Arts instruction, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw while also exploring dance movements, rhythm, and teamwork skills with an emphasis on Irish ceili dancing.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (B)[27WSP]
04/1/27 - 05/6/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYOC14
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. We create different projects each session.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (B)[27WSP]
03/31/27 - 05/5/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGC13
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. We create different projects each session.
Youth Digital Arts: Animate A Character![27WSP]
04/3/27 - 05/8/27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYGX16A
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Learn the basics of 2D digital animation using Procreate on the iPad! We’ll spend time sketching, designing, and learning about traditional animation techniques to make our drawings move. Create looping animated GIFs to share with friends.
Make Stuff; Ages 6-8 (AM)[27WSP]
02/18/27 - 02/19/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX17A
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!
Make Stuff; Ages 9-12 (PM)[27WSP]
02/18/27 - 02/19/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGX17B
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!
Make Stuff; Ages 9-12 (AM)[27WSP]
02/18/27 - 02/19/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 9 to 12 | TBD | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGX17A
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!
Make Stuff; Ages 6-8 (PM)[27WSP]
02/18/27 - 02/19/27, 1:00PM - 4:00PM | TH, FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Sydni William | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX17B
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
This open-ended camp experience will give you the tools and skills to make what you want! We'll learn special skills and techniques to make fun art objects and have access to a wide range of materials to experiment and your ideas!
Anime-zing (A)[27WSP]
01/25/27 - 03/1/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | MO
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGD11
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Create your own anime, kawaii, and cartoon characters with copic markers, pencils, and various 2D media.
Art Sampler (A)[27WSP]
01/19/27 - 02/23/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TU
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer Bowles | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX12
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Explore a wide range of art mediums and techniques with this sampler style class! Students will create fun projects in an array of mediums and materials as they learn about sculpture, and drawing and painting processes from around the world.
Card Party! Ages 6-8[27WSP]
02/12/27 - 02/12/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX14A
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Let’s party with paper! Students will cut, collage, and print their way to a collection of colorful handmade cards while learning creative techniques to design works of art they’ll be excited to share.
Card Party! Ages 9-12[27WSP]
02/12/27 - 02/12/27, 9:00AM - 4:00PM | FR
Ages 9 to 12 | Jess Grubenhoff | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGX14B
Members $90 | Non-Members $90
Let’s party with paper! Students will cut, collage, and print their way to a collection of colorful handmade cards while learning creative techniques to designs works of art they’ll be excited to share.
Draw & Paint; Ages 6-8 (A)[27WSP]
01/20/27 - 02/24/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOP13
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.
Draw & Paint; Ages 9-12 (A)[27WSP]
01/21/27 - 02/25/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGP14
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[27WSP]
01/21/27 - 03/4/27, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX14
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class offers Visual Arts instruction in multiple media, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw. No class 2/18.
Home School Visual Arts Studio; Ages 9-12[27WSP]
01/21/27 - 03/4/27, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | TH
Ages 9 to 12 | Katie Alldritt | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGX14
Members $180 | Non-Members $180
This special class offers Visual Arts instruction in multiple media, providing opportunities for students to paint, sculpt, and draw. No class 2/18.
Mini Galleries[27WSP]
03/6/27 - 03/6/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Jess Grubenhoff | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGD16B
Members $70 | Non-Members $70
During this workshop, students will construct their own mini art gallery dioramas and learn about the history, purpose, and curation of art museums and galleries. As they fill their gallery spaces with art, students will explore and play with different mediums.
Sculptural Paintings[27WSP]
01/23/27 - 02/27/27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 6 to 8 | Kenzie Schaeffer Bowles | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOX16
Members $150 | Non-Members $150
Explore paint and sculpt! This multi medium class explores different sculptural artists and techniques. Sure to be colorful and hands on.
Self-Portraiture[27WSP]
01/23/27 - 02/27/27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Jess Grubenhoff | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGD16A
Members $145 | Non-Members $145
During this six week course, students will create a series of self-portraits ranging from realistic to abstract. Each week, we will explore a new method and medium to create a strong collection of pieces.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 6-8 (A)[27WSP]
01/21/27 - 02/25/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | TH
Ages 6 to 8 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYOC14
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. We create different projects each session.
Youth Clay Studio; Ages 9-12 (A)[27WSP]
01/20/27 - 02/24/27, 4:30PM - 6:00PM | WE
Ages 9 to 12 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYGC13
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. We create different projects each session.
Youth Digital Arts: Sketch to Screen[27WSP]
01/23/27 - 02/27/27, 10:00AM - 11:30AM | SA
Ages 9 to 12 | Yekyoung Kim | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYTX16
Members $200 | Non-Members $200
Take your pencil doodles into the digital realm to edit! Scan in your traditional linework to bring into your iPad and digitally add color and effects to finish your illustration. We will learn to use techniques on Procreate for the iPad to embellish our sketches.

Friends and Family Classes
Clay Gingerbread House [26FA]
12/12/26 - 12/12/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 6 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26FYFC16
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Create your own festive ceramic gingerbread house from slabs of clay, then adorn with colorful “icing” and candy-inspired details that look almost tasty enough to eat! Tuition covers the cost of one adult and one child.
Wild Marks: Abstract Art Adventures[26FA]
12/5/26 - 12/5/26, 1:00PM - 3:30PM | SA
Ages 6 to 120 | Traci Bunkers | Lawrence Arts Center
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26FYFP16
Members $80 | Non-Members $80
Create a colorful abstract painting together! We'll play with layers, textures, printing techniques, bold colors, and creative mark-making to make a one-of-a-kind artwork while having fun, experimenting, and making art side by side. Tuition covers the cost of one adult and one child.
Spring Family Clay Studio[27WSP]
04/3/27 - 05/8/27, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Teresa E Wright | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27SYFC16
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 basic handbuilding techniques to model and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects.
Warm Weavings[27WSP]
03/13/27 - 03/13/27, 9:00AM - 12:00PM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Jess Grubenhoff | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYFD16C
Members $70 | Non-Members $70
Young artists five and older can join an adult to make art side-by-side in this one day workshop. Using handmade cardboard looms and simple weave structures, students will create handmade textiles. They will then incorporate their weavings into multimedia artworks depicting warm and cozy winter scenes, turning their weavings into rugs, blankets, curtains, etc.
Winter Family Clay Studio[27WSP]
01/23/27 - 02/27/27, 9:00AM - 10:30AM | SA
Ages 5 to 120 | Cindy Kersenbrock | Lawrence Arts Center
N/A | 27WYFC16
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 basic handbuilding techniques to model and build with clay to create small sculptures and functional objects.

Teaching Artists

Katie Alldritt

Lead Youth Visual Arts Instructor

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Sydni William

Visual Arts Education 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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