Art Classes for Kids in Chinatown, NYC

5 upcoming · 2 local studios

Chinatown's art class listings currently run to five upcoming sessions spread across three venues, with programming that leans toward museum-based storytelling and movement-oriented kids' classes rather than traditional studio instruction. The Museum of Chinese in America hosts "Journey to the West Shadow Stories with Artist Yu Rong," while The Little Gym of Tribeca lists "Funny Bugs/Giggle Worms" for ages 36 to 60 months; the remaining sessions are $200 offerings from Njpac Arts Education. All upcoming sessions are listed below, with age ranges noted where the provider specifies them.

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Intersection KidsFrom $200

Intersection Kids

Njpac Arts Education · Chinatown

Intersection Kids is a multi-week series at Njpac Arts Education. The class is priced at $200 per class.

9-week course
Funny Bugs/Giggle Wormsart

Funny Bugs/Giggle Worms

The Little Gym of Tribeca · Chinatown

This hour-long combination class will channel your child’s boundless energy through fun, imaginative and structured lesson plans. Your child will build physical skills while working on socialization, listening and following directions.

Ages 3–5
Journey to the West Shadow Stories with Artist Yu Rong at MOCA

Journey to the West Shadow Stories with Artist Yu Rong at MOCA

Museum of Chinese in America · Chinatown

Celebrate spooky season with shadow puppets inspired by Ed Young’s illustrations of the story of the Monkey King, or Sun Wukong. The Monkey King had countless adventures, but one of the spookiest was his meeting with the White Bone Demon. This terrifying skeleton demon can shapeshift to disguise herself.

Intersection KidsFrom $200

Intersection Kids

Njpac Arts Education · Chinatown

Intersection Kids is a multi-week series at Njpac Arts Education. The class is priced at $200 per class.

9-week course
Intersection KidsFrom $200

Intersection Kids

Njpac Arts Education · Chinatown

Intersection Kids is a multi-week series at Njpac Arts Education. The class is priced at $200 per class.

9-week course

Local studios

Frequently asked

What ages are art and craft classes for in Chinatown?

Most art and craft classes in Chinatown 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 Chinatown?

Prices in Chinatown 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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