With programs for all ages, Philly Art Center, offers a range of classes structured for you to learn and grow! From parent+child classes to drop-off classes, young learners are challenged with age-appropriate creative experiences that build skills through studio fun! Teen and adult students enjoy a great line-up of courses in drawing, painting, ceramics, fiber arts, printmaking and mixed-media!
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A robust line-up of thoughtful, arts programs for the littlest creatives! From Creative Playgroup + Storytime to Baby Music, we have you covered for engaging fun for babies and toddlers.
Starting at age 2, kiddos can begin their art adventures with their favorite adult through mixed-media art classes that foster creative exploration! Then move into FUNdamentals, designed for 3 year olds, who want to keep attending with an adult!
Creative Playgroup + Storytime (0-30 months) Baby Music (3-36 months) Art Start (2-3 years) FUNdamentals (3-4 years)
We provide art aprons but be sure to dress your kids for mess!
All artwork goes home at the end of each session.
There are generally no drop-ins as classes are by the session and we find that steady class groups provide the most consistency for all to excel in. Creative Playgroup + Storytime for 0-30 months is our one drop-in option.
Our drop-off classes, starting at age 3, are thoughtfully designed so that your artist can continue the learning from the Parent + Child classes. Kids ages 3 to 5 enjoy our two-hour Mini Masters class, specially designed for the preschool set.
For ages 4 through Teen, there are a host of class options available! From 4pm classes after school, to Saturdays, to evening teen classes, we offer an array of courses varied media. New in 2023-2024, are Tween and Teen class options!
Mini Masters (ages 3-5) 4pm Classes (ages 4-12) Saturday Classes (ages 3-9)
Tween Classes (ages 9-14) Saturdays + Weekdays in Cherry Hill Teen Classes (ages 13-17) Evenings
Families get a discount automatically applied to your cart for 15% off when you register two or more family members, at the same time, in the same session!
Please arrive within 10 minutes of the class start time, and pick up your child no later than 5 minutes after the class has ended.
Log into your Art Center account to ensure that your email and phone numbers are updated. Also update any medical information and authorized adults for pick-up. If we don’t recognize the adult at pick-up, we will check ID so please be sure to have it handy.
If your child needs any special medical/learning accommodations, please email us the details 3 weeks prior to your class start date so that we can partner with you in creating a seamless experience for your child.
Our teachers are great at welcoming new friends into the studio! If your kiddo needs a little extra support, connect with us ahead of the program so we can make their art experience awesome!
We provide a Goldfish snack for all drop-off classes through age 12. (Tween and Teen courses do not have snack time.) If your child cannot have Goldfish, please email us AND update your account, and pack an alternative snack.
We provide art aprons but be sure to dress your kid for mess!
Adult classes fill fast! With an exciting array of evening classes, adults can explore their inner artist in a warm and welcoming community. Plus, we provide all the materials!
New in 2023-2024, you’ll find a range of new foundational classes by media, as well as new Studio Classes for folks who want to level up! Our new Studio Classes are for folks who’ve already taken a foundational class and want to move into a more independent practice, supported by our instructors amongst a studio of peers.
We offer a wide range of classes in Painting, Drawing, Printing, Fibers and Ceramics! Classes are designed to be taken in multiple sessions to build skills. Opt for the Foundational or Experimental classes then level up by taking a Studio Class for more independent work time.
Please arrive to class at your course start time. We can welcome you at 6:25pm and not before. Between 6:00 and 6:25pm, our team is transitioning studios from day-time programs to evening programs. Thank you for your help with this as it helps us to be set up and ready for you to have a fantastic class experience!
Enrollment Forms are required for all new students and need to be returned for your program start date. Returning students should log into their Art Center account and update all contact information and medical information.
Kids Enrollment Form
Adult Enrollment Forms
Vaccination is strongly recommended. Cases must be reported promptly via email. Vaccinated protocol includes 5 days isolation and 5 days masked-to-stay. We continue to notify classes of known exposures, implement test-to-stay, and report cases to the Health Department. Students who exhibit any one symptom will be asked to mask, or not attend with two or more symptoms.
Our programs fill up fast and we put extensive planning into each and every program. We must have clarity ahead of program start dates to host fantastic experiences for all! Look for your email receipt to ensure you completed your registration.
We are unable to accommodate program refunds or make-ups of any kind. Programming and staffing is set based on enrollment and class groupings are intentionally set to be consistent for the best possible experience. In the same vein we generally aren’t able to accommodate late session starts or prorations.
For any extenuating circumstances we welcome outreach via the CHANGE FORM.
For class absences, email us following the absence; we are happy to apply a one-class credit per session to your Art Center account for the missed class. Your instructors will work to help you feel caught up, in your next class!
Philly Art Center reserves the right to publish photos/videos of enrollees and their guests for promotional purposes.
Philly Art Center may need to cancel programs for the safety of our team and community. We reserve the right to reschedule these programs at our discretion; check the website for up to the minute information about weather cancellations. In cases of program cancellations due to any Local, State or Federal guidance or authorities, or by PAC’s discretion for the safety of its staff and students, PAC reserves the right to transition to remote forms of program delivery or schedule make-ups. No refunds can be made; any credits or registration transfers will be made solely at PAC’s discretion.
It doesn’t happen often, but if a class is low enrolled, we reserve the right to cancel programs and process refunds.
Philly Art Center is a single purpose business that provides art instruction for children and adults through a range of programs including classes, camps and after school. Philly Art Center is not a child day care center. Enrolled participants should demonstrate interest in creative learning.