Kids’ Art Classes
After-School Kids’ Art Classes at The Marshall Muse Gallery
Unlock your child’s creativity and help them develop their artistic skills with the exciting and innovative After-School Art Classes at The Marshall Muse Gallery in Greensboro, NC. These engaging sessions are designed for young artists of all experience levels, offering age-appropriate lessons that focus on the principles and elements of design while fostering creativity and craftsmanship. Whether they're interested in painting, drawing, sculpting, or crafting, we offer a variety of classes to suit most ages and unique interests. Our experienced instructors skillfully guide children through carefully designed projects, helping them develop essential skills, build their confidence, and discover the joy of artistic expression that lies within.
Class Structure and Age Groups
We offer classes for three distinct age groups to ensure the best learning experience:
Ages 6–8yrs: 1-hour classes, introducing fundamental art skills in a fun, approachable way.
Ages 9–12yrs: 1.5-hour classes, exploring more advanced techniques and projects to develop the creative voice.
Teens 13yrs–up: 1.5-hour classes, refining fine art techniques and working on more complex, multi-day projects.
Ages 16yrs and up: Teens in this age group may join our adult classes for a more advanced learning experience.
Each age group works on projects suited to their developmental level, ensuring a balance of fun and challenge.
Two Exciting Art Categories From Which to Choose:
Art & Craft Classes: This path is perfect for kids who love to explore creativity through fun, hands-on projects. These classes emphasize craftsmanship while teaching foundational skills in various mediums, such as painting, collage, printmaking, and mixed media.
Fine Art Classes: This choice is ideal for young artists who want to dive deeper into drawing, painting, and fine art techniques. These classes include a touch of art history to give students a well-rounded experience while working on skill-building projects that span multiple sessions.
Want the most comprehensive experience? Sign up for both classes in your child’s age group!
Flexible Options and Pricing:
Our 8-week sessions are designed to offer flexibility for families while providing unbeatable value:
One Session, 8 classes: $240
Two Sessions 16 classes: $432 (Save 10%)
Four Sessions 32 classes: $768 (Best Value Save 20%)
Drop-In Classes: $35 per class
Note: No make-up classes are offered due to the built-in savings included in our multi-session packages.
Why Choose Our Art Classes?
Innovative Curriculum: Our classes integrate the principles and elements of design into every project, ensuring a foundation for creative growth.
Comprehensive Experience: Projects range from quick, fun crafts to in-depth fine art techniques, giving your child the chance to explore their full creative potential.
Expert Instruction: Classes are taught by experienced artists passionate about working with children and teens.
Skill-Building: Whether your child is a beginner or more advanced, we’ll challenge them to reach their next creative level while keeping the process fun and engaging.
Projects That Keep Kids Coming Back
Our students work on a mix of single-day and multi-day projects, ensuring there’s always something exciting and new to learn. From whimsical craft projects to fine art masterpieces, each class helps build skills, confidence, and creativity.
Register Today! (Link will be added when scheduling is ready.)
Give your child the gift of art with our After-School Art Classes at The Marshall Muse Gallery. Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait to sign up! Whether your child is just starting out or already passionate about art, our classes will inspire them to grow, create, and thrive.
Join the creative community at The Marshall Muse Gallery – Greensboro’s hub for art classes, workshops, and more!
Follow the links below to register your kids for the classes they’re most excited about!
Read Class Details Below:
Art & Craft Classes (Ages 6-8 and 9-13)
Ages 6-8 This fun and creative craft class is designed to spark imagination in young artists! Each one-hour session focuses on a different themed project, teaching foundational principles like shape, color, and texture in age-appropriate ways. From whimsical paper crafts to exciting multi-week projects, children will learn how to explore their creativity while developing fine motor skills. Every six-week session features new themes to keep their imaginations growing all year long!
Ages 9-13 For older kids, our craft class offers a chance to dive deeper into creativity with more detailed and challenging projects. Each 90-minute session focuses on teaching the principles of design—balance, contrast, and rhythm—through a mix of weekly and multi-week activities. From sculpture to textile art, students will explore a wide range of materials and techniques. Every six-week session features fresh, inspiring themes to help young artists build confidence and skills.
Fine Art Class (Ages 6-8 and 9-13)
Ages 6-8 This six-week fine art class introduces children to the world of mixed media, blending painting, drawing, and collage to create unique works of art. Through engaging, age-appropriate projects, students will learn about the principles of art, such as harmony, variety, and emphasis, while exploring new materials each week. It’s the perfect way to inspire creativity and teach essential art skills.
Ages 9-13 Young artists will love this six-week journey into fine art, where they’ll experiment with mixed media techniques and deepen their understanding of the principles and elements of art. Each project is designed to encourage creativity while teaching key concepts like movement, unity, and contrast. Students will work on multi-week pieces using a variety of materials, gaining a well-rounded artistic experience and the confidence to express themselves through art.
Drawing Basics (Ages 6-8, 9-15)
Ages 6-8 Perfect for budding artists, this 6-week class introduces children to the basics of drawing using simple shapes and sight techniques. Students will learn about line, form, and space while building confidence in their drawing abilities. Fun and approachable activities help young artists see drawing as a skill they can develop through practice and creativity.
Ages 9-15 This class is designed to take young artists to the next level with focused drawing exercises. Over six weeks, students will explore the principles of proportion, perspective, and value, using techniques like grid drawing and sighting. The class emphasizes attention to detail and helps students overcome the fear of drawing by building confidence and understanding of the elements of art.
Sculpture Class (Ages 6-8 and 9-13)
Ages 6-8 This exciting sculpture class introduces young creators to the fundamentals of three-dimensional art! Over six weeks, students will explore different materials, including clay, paper mache, and found objects, to create unique sculptures. Projects will span multiple sessions, allowing students to build their pieces step by step while learning about form, balance, and texture. This class is perfect for imaginative kids ready to bring their ideas to life!
Ages 9-13 For older students, this sculpture class takes creativity to new heights! Participants will work with a variety of media—such as wire, plaster, and mixed materials—to create detailed, multi-week projects. Each class focuses on advanced concepts like proportion, movement, and emphasis, allowing students to challenge themselves and build confidence in their artistic abilities. Every session introduces new techniques and materials, ensuring a dynamic and enriching experience.
Drawing & Watercolor (Ages 6-8, 9-15)
Ages 6-8 This introductory drawing and watercolor class is perfect for young artists eager to explore two beloved mediums. Each one-hour session begins with a quick drawing warm-up, teaching foundational skills like line, shape, and composition. Students will then transition into watercolor techniques, working on colorful projects that develop their understanding of color mixing, value, and texture. The six-week session encourages creativity while laying a solid artistic foundation.
Ages 9-15 For budding artists, this drawing and watercolor class provides a deeper dive into technique and expression. Each 90-minute class starts with a focused drawing exercise to build skills like perspective, shading, and proportion. Students will then work on ongoing watercolor projects, exploring layering, blending, and contrast. Over six weeks, they’ll gain a solid understanding of the principles and elements of art while creating stunning works they’ll be proud of.