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Drawing & Painting Classes for Kids in Palo Alto

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.

Ages: 2+
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.

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Looking for more activities? For the time strapped parents who want a one stop shop to plan and book kids classes and camps check out ActivityHero.com. Find camp and class schedules and ratings, sort by ages, prices, proximity, and co-plan with other parents & kids.

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