There’s something magical about watching a child create art, whether it’s a kindergartner mixing his first colors or a teenager perfecting their technique. Art classes offer young people more than just creative fun — they build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and provide a wonderful outlet for self-expression.

Bucks County is home to some fantastic art studios and classes that welcome young artists from toddlers to teens. Here are the best local options where your child can dive into painting, sculpting, drawing, and other creative adventures.

7th Street Studios at the Perkasie Art Center 

21b N 7th St, Perkasie, PA 

7th Street Studios offers a diverse range of art classes for kids ages 5 through teens, tailored to each age group’s abilities and interests. Younger children explore a variety of materials in playful, creative classes, while older kids and teens focus on drawing, painting, cartooning, and sculpture with increasing depth and skill. The studio provides a supportive environment for artistic growth at every stage.

Amanda Layre’s Fine Art Studio

33 Union St., Doylestown

Amanda Layre’s Fine Art Studio offers year-round art instruction for children and adults, with a curriculum designed to build self-esteem through the creative process. The studio provides individual guidance within a small class setting, helping students grow at their own pace. Classes cover a variety of fine art media, including pencil, charcoal, pastel, and painting, all taught in a supportive and encouraging environment.

AOY Art Center

949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley

AOY Art Center is a nonprofit community art space offering a wide range of classes and workshops for all ages and skill levels. They provide weekly art classes for children and teens, popular summer camps, and specialty workshops focused on unique techniques through one-time events. With programs for both youth and adults across various media, AOY Art Center is a lively and welcoming hub that fosters creativity and connection within the Bucks County arts community.

AR Workshop

2324 Second Street Pike Suite 120, Newtown

AR Workshop Newtown is a boutique DIY studio offering a variety of creative workshops for individuals and groups. The studio provides step-by-step instruction in crafting personalized home décor items. Try your hand at making wood signs, canvas pillows, and decorative trays, using high-quality materials and non-toxic stains. No prior experience is necessary, so it’s an ideal destination for both beginners and seasoned crafters seeking a fun, hands-on experience. AR Workshop also hosts seasonal events, youth camps and private parties.

Art Dept. Studios

Locations in Newton and Doylestown

Art Department Studios provides a variety of art experiences, including pottery painting, pottery wheel classes, canvas painting, glass fusing, clay hand-building, and more. They also host workshops, summer art camps, and private events such as birthday parties and team-building activities. The studios are designed to be welcoming, encouraging creativity in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Walk-ins are welcome, and food and drinks are permitted, making it a perfect destination for a fun and inspiring art experience.

Art in The Barn

91 Rogers Road, Furlong

Art in the Barn by Cynthia Scott offers a fun and inspiring environment where kids, teens, and adults can explore their creativity. For children, the studio provides art camps, after-school classes, school break workshops, scout events, and craft sessions, with projects that kids can take home each week as well as longer-term seasonal creations. Teens and adults can participate in a variety of workshops all designed to foster artistic growth and enjoyment in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Art in the Pod

216 Bustleton Pike, Churchville; (215) 355-9278

Art in the Pod believes in sparking the love of art in children early, which is why they have a “parent/childcare giver and me” class on their roster for young artists ages 2-5. This class is offered during the week and on weekends to accommodate working parents. The schedule also consists of after-school art classes for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, weekly kindergarten enrichment, Saturday morning classes and a number of unique offerings for teen students. Art in the Pod also has a new class to its sessions for teens and young adults with special needs.

Artful Treasures

105A E Maple Ave, Langhorne, PA 

Artful Treasures blends art education with environmental awareness as both a creative reuse center and studio. They offer a range of art classes focused on skill-building, as well as their popular “make and take” projects—fun, one-time sessions where kids can create something unique and bring it home the same day. Using thoughtfully sourced, repurposed materials, each project encourages both creativity and sustainability. The name Artful Treasures speaks to their mission: celebrating the beauty in reimagined, handcrafted items while inspiring young artists to see value in the unexpected.

Blank Space Community Center

85 Makefield Road Unit 7, Yardley, PA

Blank Space Community Center in Yardley, PA, offers a wide range of classes for all ages—from toddler story time to programs for school-age children, teens, and adults. Focused on fostering inclusion and connection, the center provides a welcoming space where creativity thrives and community grows. Through hands-on workshops and pop-up events, Blank Space helps everyone discover their voice and ignite their spark.

Blue Sky Art Studio

2315 Bristol Pike, Bensalem

At Blue Sky Art Studio, art classes are a fun and inspiring way for kids to express themselves and explore their creativity. Kids get hands-on with different materials and techniques, encouraging experimentation and discovery. As they create, they build valuable skills and grow more confident, all while making new friends and connecting with others through shared creativity. Blue Sky offers classes for children, tweens, and teens, plus a Lego Club.

Bucks County Classical Arts Center

Classes held at St. Martin of Tours Church School, Room 205, 1 Riverstone Circle, New Hope

The Bucks County Classical Arts Center offers a variety of art classes for all ages and skill levels, focusing on classical drawing and painting techniques. Their programs range from fun classes for children aged 7–10 to intensive, multi-year atelier courses for teens and adults that build skills from pencil drawing to full-color oil painting.

The Michener Art Museum

138 S. Pine Street, Doylestown

The Michener Art Museum offers the only art classes in Bucks County where kids, teens, and adults experience museum exhibitions as an integral part of their arts education. Conversations, observations, and discoveries in the galleries inspire students to create original drawings, paintings, prints, photographs, collages, sculptures, and more. Children classes start as young as preschool and go up to seniors in high school.

Nook Nook Creative Village

4059 Skyron Dr, Doylestown, PA

Nook Nook Creative Village in Doylestown offers engaging art classes for children of all ages, designed to spark creativity and build artistic skills in a fun, supportive setting. Younger students (ages 4–9) explore the basics of shape, color, texture, and design through hands-on projects that also support fine motor development and collaboration. Older kids enjoy more creative independence and skill-building through specialized classes—like their Comic Book Art Class—which introduce advanced techniques and encourage deeper artistic exploration.

Painting With a Twist

Locations in Warrington and Bensalem

Painting With a Twist offers a creative space for individuals and families to enjoy guided painting sessions. The studio hosts both adults only and family-friendly events for kids ages 7 and up, as well as flexible “Pop In & DIY” sessions where guests can work on a variety of projects like wood, glass, and candle painting.

Penelope Fox Art Studio

Canal Works Building 10 Canal St., Studio 101, Bristol

Penelope Fox Art Studio, located in Bristol, PA, offers classes for individuals of all ages to explore their creativity. The studio provides a diverse range of art classes, including children’s programs that focus on character drawing and seasonal projects, as well as adult paint-and-sip events and private workshops. With flexible scheduling options, Penelope Fox Art Studio ensures that everyone can find an opportunity to engage in the arts. 

The Seufert Art Studio

302 S. Olds Blvd., Fairless Hills

Seufert Art Studio is a family-run art school offering classes for both children and adults. Students work with a wide range of media, including oils, watercolors, pastels, colored pencils, tempera, and non-hardening clay. Children ages 7–12 can join Creative Drawing, a class that introduces core skills in drawing and painting while encouraging creativity and experimentation. Teens can choose from foundational courses in drawing and color, as well as more advanced workshops and oil painting classes.

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

10 Stable Mill Road Richboro

Located on the grounds of Tyler State Park, Tyler Park Center for the Arts provides a myriad of classes and workshops. They offer options for both kids and adults alike, as well as special family and community workshops. Their mission is to enrich the community through fine arts, crafts and music; to encourage art education and excellence; to nurture artists in a community of connection; and grow cross-cultural, social, and racial understanding through the experience of the arts. In the summer, they offer intensive summer camp programs for kids and teens!

YMCA of Bucks County

Various Locations Throughout Bucks

The Bucks County YMCA offers a variety of visual arts programs throughout the year. Held at several local branches, these classes welcome students starting as young as preschool. Alongside other fun activities like dance and cooking classes, these art programs provide creative opportunities for kids of all ages to explore and develop their artistic skills in a supportive community setting.

Young Rembrandts

Various locations throughout Bucks County

Young Rembrandts is a children’s art education program that focuses on teaching drawing skills through a structured, step-by-step curriculum. Designed for kids of all ages, the program helps build fine motor skills, attention to detail, and confidence—all while encouraging creativity. Classes are held in schools and community centers across the country, including options in Bucks County.

Find Local Art Classes for All Ages

Bucks County offers a variety of art classes. That makes it easy for children and teens to find the right fit for their interests and skill levels. These programs provide a welcoming space where young artists can build creativity, learn new techniques, and express themselves freely. Classes engage different ages and abilities. Therefore, kids and teens have many opportunities to grow artistically and personally while having fun.

Do you have a favorite art spot we didn’t mention? We’d love to hear about it — share it in the comments!

Feature photo courtesy of Art in the Barn