6 Kids Arts & Crafts Spots Around DC

Here's an interactive list of parent recommendations for kids arts and crafts places around DC. 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!


 

    All Fired Up!

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     (3.6 mi)

    All Fired Up! is the perfect place to drop in and paint a piece of pottery, and they also offer mosaics, fused glass and acrylic painting. Kids of all ages are welcome, and expert help is available to help you with your special projects.

    Blue Giraffe Art Studio

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     (5.3 mi)

    Blue Giraffe offers creative art classes for kids and adults at their art studio. Their classes engage kids in creating paintings, drawings, collages, 3-D shapes, stuffed toys and more.

    Paint This!

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     (6.0 mi)

    Paint This! is a paint-your-own ceramics studio that also offers mosaic-making and glass fusion. Drop in anytime for a creative way to spend time with your family! Reservations suggested for groups of 6+.

    ArtJamz

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     (8.2 mi)

    ArtJamz offers a fun, creative environment to get crafty in. Their team of local artists is on hand to help you create your own wonderful works of art using paint and canvas. All ages are welcome to their drop in sessions.

    Clay Cafe Studios

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     (9.7 mi)

    No reservations are required at Clay Cafe Studios. Walk in anytime and choose your own ceramic piece to paint or try a glass fusing project. They will glaze and fire it in their kiln, giving you a one-of-a-kind work of art! Birthday parties, classes, and camps are also offered.

    Muse Paint Bar

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     (13.8 mi)

    While some events at Muse Paintbar are paint & sip for adults only, families with young kids can get in on the painting on canvas as well at one of their many family-friendly painting sessions. Note that reservations are recommended for these events. Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase.

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