The Children’s Art Studio
Washington DC
The Children’s Art Studio is a 501c3 non-profit organization registered in the District of Columbia. We are a network of visual art instructors delivering outstanding instruction, curriculum development, and teacher training to schools and organizations across metropolitan Washington.
With over a dozen teachers and partners ranging from schools to community-based organizations, our services are responsive, place-based, and mission-driven. The Children's Art Studio has a vision in which every child experiences the pride, pleasure, and personal reward of a rigorous arts curriculum.
In School Partnership Programs
Are you a principal interested in bringing the joy of art to your school? Are you the director of a community center who wants to upgrade the enrichment activities offered at your site? Is so, please email with your location, budget, age and number of children served. We will connect with you to design an ideal program.
Professional Development Workshops
Are you leading a group of educators? Would you like to boost creativity in your organization? Are you in need of a team building activity? Would you like to introduce your staff to a wide range of art materials and have them learn how to use them in their classroom with skill? Is so, please email with your location, size of group and budget. We will connect with you to design an ideal program.
Consultations and Private Events
Would you like us to design and implement an online art program for your school or organization? Would you like us to host private art classes for your group? We can offer one day workshops or ten week programs and everything in between. Send us an email letting us know your dates, budget, group size, location. We will connect with you to design an ideal program.
We give children space to create, find purpose, and learn new skills with our high-quality, enriching programs.
For over a decade, the Children’s Art Studio has been bringing excellent art instruction to the youngest residents of Washington DC. 100% of parents surveyed gave the Children’s Art Studio five-out-of-five gold stars for Activity, Provider, and Instructor.
Email us to set up a program for you.
What To Expect
One-on-one Attention
Your child will receive one-on-one attention and tailored instruction from our teachers who have decades of experience. Our goal is to teach art-making techniques in a relaxing and upbeat environment! We work hard and have a blast . Come celebrate the joy of art together with us.
An Inclusive Environment
Everyone is welcome at the Children's Art Studio. If your child has a passion for art, you are in the right place. In class, we meet children where they are at and encourage all effort. Furthermore, the Children’s Art Studio is committed to bringing the pleasure of art to all children, throughout our city.
Portfolio
At the end of class, each child will have created a memorable portfolio of art pieces, with frame-worthy work to share with friends and family! We include a wide range of the most beautiful children’s books in our teaching for inspiration, and it shows. The art work gets more sophisticated and the students enjoy the stories and images. Get ready to turn your home into a gallery and fill your walls with art.
Tactile Experiences
Getting kids to engage in tactile experiences has never been more important! We introduce raw materials and hands-on techniques so students gain skills, focus, awareness and self-esteem. Sensory-rich experiences develop coordination, creativity, confidence and self-expression. Our calm, upbeat, structured classes are the perfect antidote to stress.
“The Children’s Art Studio has been a valuable part of our family’s life.”
— Kristen, mom
“My son has loved this class and has spent so much time painting independently when he wakes up every morning - so great!”
—Elise, mom
“Great class, very engaging! My daughters love it and are learning a lot.”
— Pauline, mom
“Your class has offered a peaceful enjoyable time for Kaela. I’m so grateful.”
—Alison, mom
