
What they’ll learn: The practice of art such as drawing and painting has a great deal of benefits across the ages. Kids especially can gain a great deal from expressing themselves through art as their communication skills are still developing. When creative thinking like visual art is introduced early in life, it can help kids relate to the world around them. Artistic expressions such as painting and sculpting help develop fine motor skills.
Time Commitment: 1 hour per week
Cost: $20 per class
Kids art classes usually begin around age 2 with basic instruction and simple tools like fingers, sponges and thick brushes. More advanced instruction begins around 5 years of age where they begin to explore different mediums, tools and styles.
Check out these Drawing & Painting classes and camps near Palo Alto:
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Create It Ceramics (Palo Alto)
Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA) (Mountain View)
DezignKidz (Los Altos)
Pacific Athletic Club in Redwood Shores (Redwood City)
Decathlon Club (Santa Clara)
Young Rembrandts - Fashion Camp for Girls (Sunnyvale)
Galileo Summer Quest (4 Locations)
Christina's Art Adventure Camp (Belmont)
Juana Briones After School Enrichment Programs (Palo Alto)
Anna's Art Workshop (Mountain View)
KidsArt (Los Altos)
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