Children's Art Classes in

Cary, NC

Summer Camps/Workshops Workshops Classes

Register NOW for Classes! Give Your Child the Gift of Art!

Summer Camps/Workshops Workshops Classes

Tiny Hands
(3-4)Intro to Art
(5-6)Beginning Art
(7-8)Art 1
(9+)Art 2*
Homeschool
(5+)

*Check Class Prerequisites

Education Insiders’
Art Classes Provider of the Year for 2026

Designed for children as young as three and extending through adolescence and beyond, Children’s Art Classes offers a structured, studio-based art education that unfolds over years, allowing students to grow steadily while forming a lasting relationship with art. Our award-winning curriculum covers more than 40 art techniques and mediums, including ceramics, tempera and acrylic painting, ebony pencil, charcoal, India ink, scratchboard, fiber arts, pottery making, sculpture, stippling, pastels, collage, linocut & gelli printmaking, watercolor, mixed media and so much more.

In Cary, we’re inspiring creativity and confidence in kids through fun, hands-on art classes, camps, and workshops. Our programs teach drawing, painting, sculpture, and more while helping children explore their imagination and build lifelong skills in a supportive, local studio.

NOW ENROLLING FOR 2026-2027

Enroll your child (or yourself!) in one of our weekly classes today! Classes begin on September 8, 2026.
From little hands to adults — sequential art education for every age.

Tiny Hands

Ages 3 & 4

Drawing, painting, clay, and collage in guided small-group activities. A playful intro that builds creativity and confidence.

Introduction to Art

Ages 5 & 6

Foundations of art: printmaking, charcoal, watercolors, sculpture, and stained glass while building tools and vocabulary.

Beginning Art

Ages 7 & 8

Young artists explore color theory and build foundational skills through mono printing, self-portraits, balsa wood carving, and design.

Art 1

Ages 9+

Begin your portfolio. Master line, value, and texture through ebony pencil photomontage, charcoal still life, and clay sculpture.

Art 2

Prerequisite: Art 1 · Ages 10+

Apply color knowledge through watercolor landscapes, pastel self-portraits, and stippling. Explore ink and watercolor pencil.

Homeschool Art

Ages 5+

Daytime art classes designed for homeschool students. Same rigorous curriculum as our after-school program.

Art 1 for Adults

Ages 18+

Studio classes for grown-ups. Build skills and explore your creativity at any age — beginners welcome.

2026–2027 Session

September 8, 2026 – May 24, 2027

Classes Monday – Saturday
Weekday evenings · Friday & Saturday mornings
Small classes · Ages 3 to adult

Session Closures

Thanksgiving: Nov 23–29, 2026
Winter: Dec 21, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
Spring: Mar 29 – Apr 4, 2027

SUMMER CAMPS NOW ENROLLING

Creative, hands-on half-day and full-day art camps for children ages 7 and up. Each camp runs a full week and explores new materials and techniques in a fun, supportive environment.

Camp Themes

To explore this summer’s exciting camp themes, check out the full schedule here or on Sawyer.

Each camp’s registration page includes information about the projects and techniques campers will explore during the week, so you can choose the perfect fit for your young artist.