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20 Kids Arts & Crafts Spots in Dallas-Fort Worth

Here's an interactive list of parent recommendations for kids arts and crafts places around Dallas and Fort Worth. Where do your kids like to go for art classes, drop-in pottery painting, canvas art and other crafty activities?

We are collecting reviews for each recommendation on the list, so please chime in with your experience to help fellow parents looking to keep their creative kids busy.

Many of these places host creative summer camps and birthday parties, too!


 

    Color Me Empowered

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    These interdisciplinary art classes combine math, writing, and creative problem-solving with art. Their 2 hour after-school program accommodates all school aged children and covers everything from photography and drawing to stained glass fusing and ceramics. Kids 12mos-5yrs enjoy their 1 hour preschool class that introduces a variety of mediums and techniques. School break and summer camp programs are also available.

    Dallas, TX
    irvingartscenter.com

    Irving Arts Center

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    The Irving Arts Center inspires kids & parents to be creative thinkers in their JumpstART Stories & Art and Second Sunday Funday classes. Each JumpstART class blends art with literature and encourages kids to create a take-home art project. Second Sunday Funday classes encourage parents and kids to co-create art while having fun. All supplies are provided for the kids.

    Irving, TX
    kidsartinsouthlake.com

    Kids Art in Southlake

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    Southlake, TX
    kimbellart.org

    Kimbell Art Museum - Drop-In Studio

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    On select Saturdays every month, the Kimbell Art Museums offers some great drop-in art classes for kids. They'll enjoy making everything from wearable art to clay figurines. Each class allows them to have some art gallery time as well.

    Fort Worth, TX

    First Saturdays

    themodern.org

    Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth - Drawing from the Collection

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    Offered on select Sundays, the Modern invites kids for guided drawing exercises inspired by works in its collection.

    Fort Worth, TX

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