Art classes offer young people more than just creative fun. They build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and provide an outlet for self-expression. Plus, they make the perfect after-school activity, giving kids a chance to unwind after a busy day.

7th Street Studios at the Perkasie Art Center

21b N 7th Street, Perkasie, PA 

7th Street Studios offers art classes for kids ages 5 through teens, with lessons tailored to each age group. Younger children explore a variety of materials through creative projects, while older kids and teens build skills in drawing, painting, cartooning, and sculpture.

Amanda Layre’s Fine Art Studio

33 Union Street, Doylestown

Amanda Layre’s Fine Art Studio offers year-round art instruction for children and adults, with a curriculum designed to build self-esteem. The studio provides individual guidance within a small class setting. Classes cover a variety of fine art media, including pencil, charcoal, pastel, and painting.

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. The studio provides 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. AR Workshop offers week-long Summer ARt Camps and single-day youth programs for children ages 7 to 14. Additionally, it hosts seasonal events and private parties.

Art Dept. Studios

Locations in Newtown and Doylestown

Art Department Studios provides a variety of art experiences, including pottery painting, pottery wheel classes, canvas painting, glass fusing, and clay hand-building. Additionally, the studio hosts workshops, summer art camps, and private events such as birthday parties and team-building activities. Walk-ins are welcome, and food and drinks are permitted.

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. Each week, kids take home recent projects as well as longer-term seasonal creations.

Art in the Pod

216 Bustleton Pike, Churchville

Art in the Pod believes in nurturing creativity from an early age. Young artists ages 2 to 5 can participate in parent/caregiver-and-me classes designed to introduce little ones to the joy of making art alongside a trusted adult, with weekday and weekend options available for busy families.

As children grow, Art in the Pod offers a variety of programs, including after-school art classes for students in kindergarten through fifth grade, weekly kindergarten enrichment, Saturday morning classes, and unique opportunities for teen artists. The studio also offers programs designed for teens and young adults with special needs, creating an inclusive space where every artist can express themselves.

Artful Treasures

105A E Maple Avenue, Langhorne 

Artful Treasures blends art education with environmental awareness as both a creative reuse center and studio. Located in downtown Langhorne, the shop offers a range of art classes focused on skill-building, as well as 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 the studio’s mission: to celebrate the beauty in reimagined, handcrafted items while inspiring young artists to see value in the unexpected.

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. In addition, they build valuable skills and grow more confident, all while making new friends. 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. The school’s programs range from fun classes for children aged 7 to 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. Classes are offered for children from preschool age through high school.

Nook Nook Creative Village

4059 Skyron Drive, Doylestown

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 to 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 the Comic Book Art Class — which introduce advanced techniques and encourage deeper artistic exploration.

Painting With a Twist

1507 Main Street, Warrington

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. There is a second Painting With a Twist location in Bensalem, though it is temporarily closed.

Penelope Fox Art Studio

Canal Works Building, 10 Canal Street, Studio 101, Bristol

Penelope Fox Art Studio, located in Bristol, 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 to 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 variety of classes and workshops for kids and adults alike, as well as special family and community workshops. Through hands-on classes, workshops, camps, and pottery programs, young artists can experiment with different techniques and develop new skills.

YMCA of Bucks County

Multiple Locations

The YMCA of Bucks County offers a variety of arts and enrichment programs throughout the year, giving children the opportunity to explore their creativity in a welcoming community setting. Available programs vary by branch and season, but may include visual arts classes, creative workshops, dance, music, cooking, and other hands-on activities. 

Young Rembrandts

Multiple Locations

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. Classes are held in schools and community centers across the country, including Bucks County.

The Joy of Art Classes

These local art studios help young artists build confidence, explore creativity, and connect with others. From painting to hands-on projects, these classes inspire creativity and support artistic and personal growth.

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