Top Art Classes for Kids in NW Michigan

If your child loves to get creative, Northwest Michigan offers a variety of art classes designed to inspire young artists. From painting and pottery to drawing and mixed media, these classes provide the perfect outlet for kids to explore their artistic talents in a fun and engaging way. Here’s a list of the top art classes in Northwest Michigan to help your child tap into their creativity!

Up North Arts (Cadillac, Wexford County)

Community arts and cultural center offering art classes and events.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts (Charlevoix, Charlevoix County)

Community art center with year-round exhibits and a gift shop featuring items made by local artists, as well as art classes, dance instruction, yoga, special events, and other programs for both children and adults.

Oliver Art Center (Frankfort, Benzie County)

Summer classes for ages 7 and up. Each class will have different projects and activities.

Glen Arbor Arts Center (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)

Toddler through teen classes are designed to tap into the joy of artistic exploration, provide the basics of art techniques, and encourage the development of young artists.

Interlochen Center for the Arts (Interlochen, Grand Traverse County)

Interlochen has online, 4-week courses in music theory, recording and producing music, songwriting, musical theatre, acting, and creative writing for Middle and High Schoolers.

Crooked Tree Arts Center (Petoskey, Emmet County)

Crooked Tree Arts Center offers exhibits, concerts, classes, lectures, special events and so much more, from campuses in Petoskey and Traverse City.

Leelanau Pottery Company (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)

Pottery classes are available on-site and in Stephanie's private studio! Sign up for a Mommy & Me pottery class, hand build your work in any class you take or glaze a pre-made piece.

Crooked Tree Arts Center (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Crooked Tree Arts Center offers exhibits, concerts, classes, lectures, special events and so much more, from campuses in Petoskey and Traverse City.

Old Town Playhouse (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Old Town Playhouse's Young Company offers sessions for children ages 5 to 16, featuring an introduction to musical theatre, collaborative performances, and an introduction to stagecraft.

Tinker Studio TC (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)

Offering classes in many mediums including drawing, painting, fiber art, jewelry making, printmaking and more for ages 16+.

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