Visual & Hands-On Arts

Imagine Arts Academy presents Crayola World of Design after-school art programs, where kids use art concepts and techniques as a way to interact with and learn about the world. We put the emphasis on art as a problem-solving tool, as a career path, as a way to learn about different places and cultures, and more. 

Kids learn many different techniques, like sculpting, illustration, painting, and textile artistry. They take home Crayola art supplies so they can build on their in-class projects at home, and they make a different in-class project each week! Projects are based on your child's interpretation of each week's theme.

The St. Louis Artists Guild inspires creative growth for young artists of all ages and abilities through individualized instruction in drawing, painting, printmaking and mixed-media. Small classes give students an opportunity to develop skills and pursue self-directed projects. Classes geared toward young children encourage exploration and building self-confidence through art making. Students of all ages enjoy the benefits of viewing and exploring the rotating exhibitions in the galleries at STLAG.

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership between the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high-quality programs for all ages. Many programs are open to residents of all St. Louis area school districts, not just Parkway and Rockwood. Choose from a wide variety of sports programs (soccer, basketball, lacrosse, volleyball, year-round group and private swim instruction (starting at age 6 months!), instructional camps and clinics, fitness (family yoga, zumba, boot camp), martial arts, arts & crafts, computer skills, orchestra, dance, outdoor education, and even family adventure travel opportunities like Smoky Mountains Adventure, Ozarks Rocks and more. 

Join the Yucandu Art Club - the perfect after-school activity for artsy kids in grades kindergarten through six! Yucandu Art Club members get to try a variety of projects and artist-quality materials in the Yucandu Studio, where getting messy is just part of the fun!

Art Unleashed is a nonprofit art organization that is dedicated to enriching the lives of students of all ages and abilities by using the visual arts as a vehicle to cultivate creative self-expression, improve artistic abilities, and enhance self-esteem in a safe and welcoming environment. Conveniently located at 141 and Olive Boulevard in Chesterfield, Art Unleashed invites children and adults to discover and enhance their creative side by attending a class or workshop.

Laumeier Sculpture Park: Engaging the community through art and nature.

Laumeier Sculpture Park is one of the first and largest sculpture parks in the country. Laumeier is an internationally recognized, nonprofit arts organization that is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and operates in partnership with St. Louis County Parks.

Sweetology is a canvas for creativity, filled with fun, sprinkled with delight, and topped with satisfied smiles. For ages 2 to 92, every visit to Sweetology is a one-of-a-kind adventure creating and decorating your own unique confections in the Sweetology workshop. With classes and workshops for preschoolers up to high schoolers, there is something for everyone.

Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design offers art and enrichment classes for all ages, as well as Parent and Me, and Grandparent and Me classes. You'll find opportunities to work with clay, metals, fiber, glass and wood. With classess ranging from one-day workshops to 3-6 week courses, introductory to advanced, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design is well equipped to provide exceptional hands-on learning experiences. Whatever your artistic journey, Craft Alliance can help you reach your destination. Two locations: Grand Center and Delmar Loop.

Children ages 3-5 and their special grown-up discover the magic of art through special four-week, multi-sensory art classes in the Art Studio at The Magic House. Each monthly session features a different theme designed to introduce budding artists to a variety of unique art experiences that encourage exploration, creativity, symbolic thinking and fine motor development.

Petite Picasso classes are held on Tuesday mornings from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Cost is $40 for members and $60 for non-members.