9 upcoming · 4 local studios
Long Island City's art scene spans 14 upcoming sessions across five studios, from free workshops at the library to family programs at The Noguchi Museum. Classes range from button-making for infants through toddler-focused art sessions exploring themes like gardens and reimagined spaces. Browse the full list below and filter by age group or venue to find your next session.
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Sat, May 16 · 10:30 AM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
Art for Families: Reimagined Spaces invites young children to explore art and design through the museum's collection and spaces. This family-friendly program at The Noguchi Museum is designed for infants through 8-year-olds to experience creative environments together.
artSun, May 17 · 10:30 AM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
Art for Tots: Gardens is an art class for children ages 3 and 4 at The Noguchi Museum. Participants explore garden themes through hands-on creative activities designed for young learners. The class is drop-in and held at the museum in Long Island City, Queens.
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FREEFri, May 22 · 8:30 PM
Multipurpose Hard Top Area · Long Island City
Four outsiders are sucked into a blocky, imagination-fueled world and must learn its rules to survive and find their way home with the help of a master builder.
FREETue, Jun 9 · 4:00 PM
QPL Long Island City Branch · Long Island City
Inspired by Frida Kahlos expressive self-portraits featuring animals students will create portraits of themselves a
artSun, Jun 14 · 10:30 AM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
Art for Families: Play & Design is a hands-on art program at The Noguchi Museum for children ages 0 months to 8 years. Families explore design through play and creative making activities inspired by Noguchi's sculptures and spaces. Drop-in participation allows flexible scheduling during museum hours.
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Tue, Jun 30 · 8:00 PM
Bridgeview School of Fine Arts · Long Island City
Summer art camp for kids and teens ages 8–17. Classical drawing and painting instruction in a structured studio environment. Summer Session runs July and August (8 weeks).
artSun, Jul 26 · 3:00 PM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
Hands-On: Drawing is an art activity at The Noguchi Museum for children from newborn to 8 years old. Participants explore drawing techniques in the museum's studio setting, engaging directly with materials and creative practice. The program offers drop-in or registered sessions where young artists work hands-on with drawing tools.
artSun, Sep 27 · 3:00 PM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
A drawing workshop at The Noguchi Museum where young children ages 0 months to 8 years explore mark-making and basic drawing techniques. This hands-on session invites early learners to experiment with materials in a museum setting dedicated to sculpture and design.
artSun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
The Noguchi Museum · Long Island City
A drawing workshop at The Noguchi Museum where young children explore mark-making and basic drawing techniques. This hands-on art class welcomes infants through 8-year-olds to experiment with materials in the museum setting.
Most art and craft classes in Long Island City 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.
Prices in Long Island City 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.
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.
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.