Art Classes for Kids in Chelsea, NYC

14 upcoming · 2 local studios

Chelsea offers five upcoming art sessions across two studios, with watercolor painting workshops dominating the schedule at Chelsea Recreation Center. Both the Recreation Center and The Actors Theatre Workshop are running free programs—watercolor classes appear three times across the calendar, while narrative-focused workshops round out the offerings. Filter by studio or date below to find sessions that fit your schedule.

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Upcoming classes

Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Design Studio — 1st – 4thartFrom $560

Design Studio — 1st – 4th

Genius Gems Chelsea · Chelsea

Design-focused hands-on class in the Design Lab for 1st–4th graders. Held at Genius Gems Chelsea, this multi-week series is for ages 6y-10y and is priced at $560/class.

Ages 6–1014-week course
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Mess it Up Sensory Artart

Mess it Up Sensory Art

Kids at Work · Chelsea

Instructor: Kevin. Mess it Up Sensory Art at Kids at Work is a hands-on art session for ages 18mo-3y.

Ages 18 mo–3 yr
Family Fridays: The Chiral Cube at MoMathFREE

Family Fridays: The Chiral Cube at MoMath

National Museum of Mathematics · Chelsea

Join artist and educator Paula Beardell Krieg for a hands-on exploration of origami, geometry, and optical illusion. Discover chirality, the idea of shapes that come in left- and right-handed versions: mirror images that can’t be perfectly matched. Then fold an origami cube and create surprising pieces that fit together in clever, unexpected ways.

All ages

Local studios

Frequently asked

What ages are art and craft classes for in Chelsea?

Most art and craft classes in Chelsea run for ages 18 months through 12 years. Specific age bands are listed on each class page so you can filter by what fits your child.

How much do art and craft classes cost in Chelsea?

Prices in Chelsea range from free library or museum sessions through about $60 per class for studio programs. Free events and drop-in pricing are flagged on each class card.

Do I need to register in advance for art and craft classes?

Most studio-run art and craft classes require advance registration through the studio's booking page. Library and city-park art programs are typically drop-in, though some popular sessions release a limited number of tickets in advance.

Do art classes provide materials?

Most studio-run art classes include all materials in the class price. Library and museum drop-in sessions also provide supplies. We note any BYO-supply requirements on individual event pages.

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