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Children’s Art Classes
904-612-7557 / 9866 Baymeadows Road / www.childrensartclasses.com
Give Your Child The Gift of Art—Enrolling Now! After School Programs Available, along with day classes for pre-schoolers starting at age 3. This award-winning program offers your child a real studio-based art education, giving them a competitive edge while developing skills in over 40 art areas.
904-612-7557 / 9866 Baymeadows Road / www.childrensartclasses.com
O2B Kids Arts
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Come express yourself!
Painting, drawing, clay, mosaics, sculpting, beading, designing…and MORE! O2B Art classes are designed to encourage children to imagine, learn and grow. Our O2B Art instructors provide little artists with a safe, inspiring and uplifting creative environment. We have developed an Art curriculum spanning a wide variety of mediums and teaching the basic fundamentals of Art education while encouraging creative expression, building self-confidence and instilling the foundation for a lifetime the love of visual Arts.
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Amelia Arts Academy
Fernandina Beach
Individual instruction, group lessons and ensembles, after-school art and dance, workshops programs.
Below is a list of lessons offer. Music: All Brass, Wind and Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Theory, and Voice. Art: Drawing and Painting, After-school Art, Digital Photography, Black and White Photography, Watercolor and Acrylics. Acting: Adult Basic Techniques and More. Dance: Ballroom (children and Adults) Ensembles: Academy Strings, New Horizons Band, Beginner String Ensemble, Academy Singers.904-277-1225 / 516 South Tenth St, Fernandina Beach / /www.ameliaartsacademy.org
Art Blast
Riverside
Private Lessons by appointment for PK4 to High School interested in drawing, painting, sculpting, photography, print making, design, textiles, screen printing. For more information call: 904-610-3107 (Rhonda Collins)
Grace Church of Avondale / 904-610-3107 / 3519 Herschel St . /www.www.gcajax.com
Artoga
Beaches
Artoga is a specially designed program that integrates yoga activities with artistic expression for students in K-12th grades. Artoga follows Sunshine State Standards in the areas of Physical Ed, Visual Arts, and Drama. Programs include "Artoga", Theatre, Homeschool, Karate, Art, and Yoga classes. Camps, birthday parties, and drop-in family programs also offered.
904-477-0400 / 328 9th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach / www.artoga.org
Asbury Arts Center
Clay County
Ages 2-18 can learn and enjoy all art forms. Classes offered: Ballet, tap, jazz, modern, hip hop, show choir, musical theatre, taekwondo, spanish, art, music, percussion, guitar, kids zumba, kids yoga, and more. Please visit www.asburyartscenter.com for more information.
904-406-4161 / 2853 Henley Road, Green Cove Springs / www.asburyartscenter.com
CRC Arts Academy
Southside
Classes in Musical theatre, acting, voice, ballet, point, jazz, hip-hop, kindermusik, guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, jazz improvisation, jazz and blues voice, drawing, comic book art, and painting for all ages form 18months to adult.
904-493-1231 / 10005 Gate Parkway N / www.crcumc.org
Cummer Museum
Riverside
Classes for children:
Art Adventures for Kids" (ages 6-12): Second Saturday each month. Art Connections studio classes in painting, printmaking, collage and construction with changing themes. Projects will be completed within one class period. Class size is limited and pre-registration required. Price includes supplies. Call 904-355-0630 for registration information. $10 per class members; $15 non-members
"Art For Two" (ages 3-5): Spend a fun-filled hour together with your child, in a class based on the national Start With the Arts program. This class provides an infusion of art, movement, literature and music that will help channel children's interests into the development of new skills. Class size is limited and pre-registration required. Price includes supplies. Members $10 per pair per class; Non-members $15 per pair per class.
904-355-0630 / 801 Riverside Ave / www.cummer.org
Drop-In Art
Riverside
Each week children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process. No pre-registration.
Please arrive early as class size is limited.
Tuesdays, 5pm to 6pm
Members and Non-members $5
For more information, please call 904-355-0630.
Cummer Museum / 904-355-0630 / 829 Riverside Avenue / www.cummer.org
European Art Garage
San Marco
Children's and adult group art classes are offered on Saturdays. Private Lessons also available, on and off premises.
904-399-2773 / 3821 Hendricks Ave / www.europeanartgarage.com
Gina Martinelli
Riverside
Private and group sessions for art (drawing, sculpture, mixed media) music (piano guitar, voice), drama including improv and composition.
904-981-8588 / 1712 Pine Grove Ave / www.ginamartinelli.com
Glynn Art Association
South Georgia
Classes for children age 7+ are offered year round in the Pottery and Sculpture Studio.
912-638-6679 / 217 Skylane Rd., St. Simons Island, GA
Gymboree of Jacksonville
Southside
Age-specific art classes for children 18 months to 5 years offering hands-on discovery with painting, sculpting, drawing, collage, song, dress-up and other imaginative activities. Other classes for infants through 5 years include "Gymboree", "Family Gymboree", "Music", "Family Music", "Fitness Fun", and "Baby Signs".
904-538-9590 / The Avenues Mall, 10300 Southside Blvd. / www.gymboree.com
JaxParks Arts Programs
Citywide
A variety of classes in watercolor painting, oil painting, drawing, pencil drawing, ceramics, clay, family art, and dance.
Cultural Art Centers
Murray Hill Art Center: 4327 Kerle St., 384-8039
Adults and children alike receive one-on-one instructions in the arts. Programs offered are all geared to the individuals' level. Classes include hand-built methods of clay, pottery on the wheel, drawing, and painting in pencils, charcoal, watercolors, and oils.
Edith Brown Ford Community Center 2839 W. Beaver St., 388-2640
Staff at Edith Brown Ford offer ceramics classes for youth and adults of all skill levels during the week. Join the fun and discover what your hands can create!
Joseph Lee Community Center 5120 Perry St., 630-0307
Like Edith Brown Ford, staff at Joseph Lee also focus on ceramics classes during the week. All ages and skill levels are invited to participate.
Balis Community Center 1513 LaSalle St., 306-2148
Balis Community Center is home to many JaxParks fine arts programs. Classes are offered in the areas of dance and visual arts.
City of Jacksonville / 630-4100 / www.coj.net
KidzArt
Fruit Cove
KidzArt is a fun, unique and confidence-building drawing program for preschoolers through seniors. After school programs and classes, Birthday Parties, Summer Camps, Workshops.
KIDZART/ 904-287-8603 / 1820 State Road 13 Ste 2 St. Johns / www.kidzartnfl.com
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)
Downtown / San Marco
Saturday Mini MOCA Masters: Ages 8-12. Enroll your child in educational
art classes taught by the Museum Educator. Classes incorporate components of
art history, touring our museum's collections, literacy and an art-making
activity. (formerly JMOMA)
Sundays 12noon-4pm "Art Fusion": Children under the age of 18 and accompanying adults receive free admission. Enjoy a different art-making activity every Sunday on the 5th floor guided by the Museum Educator. The activity is geared towards family interaction.
Museum of Contemporary Art / 904-366-6911 / 333 North Laura Street / www.mocajacksonville.org
Murray Hill Art Center
Westside
Children aged 8 - 18 receive one-on-one instructions in the arts. Homeschool students come Mon-Thr, 1:30pm - 3:30pm and Fri, 2pm-3:30pm. Afterschool students come Tue-Fri, 3:30pm - 5:30pm. Programs offered are all geared to the individual's level. Classes include hand-built methods of clay, pottery on the wheel, drawing, and painting in pencils, charcoal, watercolors, and oils. Free. Students may be required to provide some supplies.
904-384-8039 / 4327 Kerle St / Murray Hill Art Center
O2B Kids
Clay County
Kids ages 3-13 may enroll in an art program and in as many other programs as they like for one monthly fee. Art classes include painting, drawing, art studio, creative crafts, art history, mosaics, jewelry-making, clay, and more. Other program offerings include dance, science, gymnastics, sports, karate, drama, chess, drama, music, languages, cheerleading, and "Morning Magic Playgroup".
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / O2B Kids
Petite Ambassadors Language School
Southside
Michelangelo's Munchkins Art Classes teaches 3-4 year olds about famous artists and artistic styles while giving them an opportunity to create their own words of art using many different types of media.
904-641-2077 / 11555 Central Parkway, Suite 501 / Petite Ambassadors Language School
Private Art Classes by Whitney McCown
At Your Location
Instructor with a degree in Art Education. Call for price information and to arrange time and location.
904-514-1895
Riverside Children's Art Center
Riverside
After school classes are offered in 12-week sessions and meet once per week. Offerings include Yoga, Music, Dace, Drama, Language, and Visual Arts.
904-389-1751/ 2841 Riverside Ave /www.riversideartscenter.org
Rubber Stamping for Girls 9 and up
Southside
Class will teach your child many techniques of rubber stamping. The class meets monthly on the 1st Monday of the month from 4-5:30 pm.
Rubber Stamping for Girls / 904-993-9241/ 3995 Jebb Island Circle West / www.janetwhite.stampinup.net
The Cultural Center
Beaches
Classes and camps for ages 3 through adults in painting, clay, arts-based literacy, art history, eurythmics, and more. Classes usually meet once per week.
904-280-0614 / 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach / www.ccpvb.org
Wehner's School of the Arts
Clay County
Art, dance, instrumental, and voice.
904-276-1259 / 515 College Dr. Orange Park/ Wehner's School of the Arts
Young Rembrandts
Children learn drawing skills and have fun. Young Rembrandts offer after school classes, Workshops, Summer Camps, and home school classes.
Classes are currently offered in public and private schools in Nassau, Clay, Duval and St. Johns Counties. For more information call: 904-230-4714
Young Rembrandts / 904-230-4714 / 2220 County Road 210 West – Suite 108 / www.youngrembrandts.com
crafts
Home Depot Kids Workshop
All Areas
Free "How-To Clinics" designed for children ages 5-12. Offered the first Sat of each month between 9am and 12 noon. Children accompanied by an adult construct projects from pre-fabricated kits. The kits are designed to be both educational and practical. Teaches do-it-yourself skills and tool safety.
904-727-7574 / 9520 Regency Square Blvd. N / www.homedepot.com
Knit Witz
Mandarin
Beginner knitting lessons are offered by appointment to kids ages 8-12. $10 per 2 hour private lesson. Starting in October, 2006 knitting classes will be offered on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:30am-12noon for ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required.
904-260-1636 / 10584 Old Saint Augustine Rd / www.knitwitzinc.com
Lowe's Build and Grow Clinics
All Areas
FREE How To Clinic geared to kids Grades 2 through 5. Offered on the 2nd Sat of each month. First time visitors get a free apron and patch for their apron. Free patch on every visit thereafter. Kids get to take home their project. Pre-registration required and is available online. Click for store location near you.
904-486-4701 / All Locations / Lowe's
Michael's Arts and Crafts
All Areas
A fun craft activity every Saturday at 10am. For ages 5-12. $2 per project. Click link for location near you.
904-260-6602 / All locations / Michael's Arts and Crafts
Scrapbooks
Mandarin
Mom & Me crop class
904-260-4330 / 10584 Old Saint Augustine Rd
Seaside Playgarden
Beaches
Handwork classes for children age 6 and up.
904-247-1314 / Seaside Playgarden, 223 S 8th Avenue, Jacksonville Beach / www.jaxwaldorf.org
Seaside Playgarden
Beaches
Opportunities for creative play and artistic classes including dyeing yarn, knitting, puppetry, basket weaving and floorcloth/placemat painting. Waldorf inspired education. Call for current class information.
