Art Classes for Kids in Macomb County

Do you have a little Picasso at home constantly drawing and creating their own masterpieces? If so, then maybe it’s time to let them hone in on their skills at these art classes in Macomb County.

Here, your child will learn how to draw, mold and create something they can be proud of. And you can be proud too, knowing that they are learning new skills and doing something productive after school or on weekends.

Art classes fill up fast, so make sure you register ahead of time. Classes are subject to change. 

Anton Art Center

• Address: 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens 

Anton Art Center is in a neoclassical building in downtown Mount Clemens. It offers art classes to kids ages 6-12 in oil and watercolor painting, loom weaving, mosaics, mixed media, ceramics, acrylic flow and resin pouring. Their First State Bank Tuition Scholarship is open to all Macomb County residents and allows eligible students to register for art classes without having to pay for tuition or supplies.

Upcoming Classes:

• Kids Mixed Media – December
  • Date: Dec. 13, 2025
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
    (One-day class)
• Art for Kids Multi Media – Winter S1
  
  • Dates: Jan. 6-Feb. 10, 2026
  • Times: 4:15-5:45 p.m.
• Art for Preschoolers – Winter S1
  
  • Dates: Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 2026
  • Times: 10:30-11:30 a.m.
• Art for Teens – Winter S1
  
  • Dates: Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 2026
  • Times: 4:15-5:45 p.m.
• Teen Ceramics Wednesday – Winter S1
  
  • Dates: Jan. 7-Feb. 11, 2026
  • Times: 4:15-5:45 p.m.
• Teen Ceramics – Winter S1
  
  • Dates: Jan. 8-Feb. 12, 2026
  • Times: 4:15-6:15 p.m.
• Cartooning and Comics – Winter S1 (Kids & Teens)
  
  • Dates: Jan. 10-Feb. 14, 2026
  • Times: 1:30-3 p.m.
• Jewelry Making: Polymer Beads
  
  • Date: Jan. 16, 2026
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Jewelry Making: Polymer Beads
  
  • Date: Feb. 20, 2026
  • Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• Spring Art Day Camp – Kids
  
  • Date: April 1, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
• Spring Art Day Camp – Teens
  
  • Date: April 1, 2026
  • Time: 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

AR Workshop Macomb 

• Address: 48840 Romeo Plank Road, Macomb

This art studio offers youth art camps and classes. Kids can create signs, pillows, wall hangings, totes, frames and more. The after-school series is recommended for ages 7-14. They also have DIY-To-Go kits for you to purchase and take with you or have shipped to your home.

Upcoming Classes:

• Cocoa and Crafts – Holiday Ornaments Workshop

  • Dates: Dec. 11, 17, 2025

  • Times: 6-7:30 p.m.

• Chunky Knit Snowman Workshop
  
  • Date: Dec. 13, 2025
  • Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• Craft Bar – Walk-In DIY
  
  • Dates: Dec. 7, 14, 17, 20, 21, 2025
  • Times vary: 1-4 p.m.; 5:30-8:30 p.m.; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
    (Projects available for adults and kids)
• Holiday Ceramics Workshop
  
  • Date: Dec. 16, 2025
  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
• Holiday Watercolor 101
  
  • Date: Dec. 14, 2025
  • Time: 2-4 p.m.

Mini Picassos

• Address: 21520 Harper Ave., St. Clair Shores

This drop-in art studio offers creative stations, DIY art kits and lots of art classes for kids of all ages. It also features a story time for little ones where they will hear a story and create artwork. Other classes include clay, tie-dying, papier-mache, mod podge and more.

Upcoming Classes:

• Winter Break Art Break
  
  • Dates: Dec. 29 & 30, 2025
  • Times: Daytime art sessions

The Art Shack SCS

• Address: 23707 Jefferson Ave., St. Clair Shores

This school offers classes as well as open studio time and clubs for kids. They teach drawing, painting and other arts and crafts.

Upcoming Classes:

• 3D Art – Tuesdays (ages 9 and up)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 9, 16; additional weekly sessions ongoing
    • Times: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Mixed Media – Wednesdays (ages 10–13)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 10, 17; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Drawing – Wednesdays (ages 10–18)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 10, 17; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 5:45–6:45 p.m.
• Homeschool Art – Thursdays (ages 6 and up)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 11, 18; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Mixed Media Teen Class – Thursdays (ages 13–18)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 11, 18; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 6–7:30 p.m.
• Storytime Art – Fridays (ages 2–5)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 12, 19; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 10–10:45 a.m.
• Comic Book Creation – Saturdays (ages 9 and up)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 13, 20; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 9–9:45 a.m.
• Mixed Media – Saturdays (ages 6–9)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 13, 20; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 10–11 a.m.
• Mixed Media – Saturdays (ages 10–18)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 13, 20; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.
• Mixed Media – Mondays (ages 6–9)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 15; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
• Drawing – Mondays (ages 6–9)
  
  • Dates: Dec. 15; additional weekly sessions ongoing
  • Times: 5:45–6:45 p.m.

For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.