Updated by Kate Hagan Gallup
Get out of the rain and have some indoor creative fun! Below you’ll find a list of some of our favorite venues to make art with your little one (or even by yourself). We’ve collected paint-your-own pottery places, recycled craft classes, messy art, and lots more. Prices are subject to change; check studio websites for the most up-to-date information.
Northeast Portland Art Studios
Owl & Bee Clay Co.
Owl & Bee Clay Company is a clay studio for kids (and sometimes adults). Clay classes are sold in 10-class blocks. They also offer art camps and parties, plus adult happy hour.
Where: 3506 NE 57th Ave.
Cost: 10 class packages start at $250
Mimosa Studios
A paint-your-own pottery studio welcoming kids of all ages. You can call ahead to reserve a space, or order a To Go Painting Kit online.
Where: 1718 NE Alberta St.
Cost: Varies based on what you paint, approximate range of $7-$65
Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP)
CHAP offers an art club every Thursday for any child with a medical challenge. Siblings are invited, too! In-person Art Club is every Thursday from 4-5 pm. Art Club in a box offers a quarterly at-home art experience for those whose medical needs prohibit onsite participation.
Where: 920 Lloyd Center
Cost: Free of charge to children, teens and families affected by pediatric illness, disability or special need. Art Workshops are also open to the public for a reasonable fee.
Northwest Portland Art Studios
Portland Child Art Studio
Sign up for classes, kept to a maximum of 6-12 kids per class, ages 3+. They also host parties, including 1.5 hours of art activities. They do not offer open art studio at this time, though they do offer drop-in classes available each week, for the current week.
Where: 1610 NW 14th Ave.
Cost: Classes start at $25/class
Art World School
Art World School offers in-person and online fine art classes, after school programs, birthday parties and camps.
Where: 18335 NW West Union Rd, Suite 5-E
Cost: Classes start at $35 for drop-in
Whimsy Wees Art Studio
Check out an Imagination Station set up with various art supplies during open studio. Whimsy Wees offers time slots for toddlers to pre-k and grade-school kids after school, plus birthday parties and workshops. Pro tip: Contact the studio about free classes for new families!
Where: 4768 NW Bethany Blvd., #C1
Cost: Drop in rate $30; or $300 for 10 classes
Southwest Portland Art Studios
One River School
One River offers a unique project-based approach to art education for grades 6-12. Check out their classes at their website. There’s also camps and workshops.
Where: 15010 SW Bangy Road, Lake Oswego
Cost: Monthly membership tuition, starting at $210/month
Crafty Mindz
Crafty Mindz offers before and after school programs, classes, camps, parties and events.
Where: 1150 SW 170 Ave, Suite 100, Beaverton
Cost: After school camps may be charged a daily drop-in fee or weekly or monthly membership, no school day camps start at $100 per day
Southeast Portland (and Beyond) Art Studios
SCRAP PDX
Specializing in recycled crafts, SCRAP PDX is a great place to pick up supplies or to stop in for one of their kid-friendly workshops. Ages 6 and up for classes.
Where: 619 SE 6th Ave.
Cost: Varies, most classes $10-$20
Sellwood Community House
This nonprofit offers messy art for littles in the PlayLab playspace (as well as cooking classes and sewing classes for tweens/teens). Sellwood Community House also has story times, special events and classes and events for teens and adults.
Where: 1436 SE Spokane St.; PlayLab is at 7810 SE 15th Ave.
Cost: Playlab Messy art is $10 ($8 for siblings). Tween Upcycling camp is $150
Venvino Art Studios
Open art sessions with a variety of projects including painting, glass painting, clay hand-building, string art, card making and more. They have a story time and craft on select weekday mornings. There’s a kids play area, toys and high chairs, and weekly art lessons for kids ages 5-18, plus camps. Pro tip: The studio also features a cafe with drinks and snacks.
Where: 13329 SE Misty Dr., Happy Valley
Cost: Varies by project
Soul Flags Art Community Centers
Community center-based programs focused on keeping art affordable and accessible. Classes include options such as after school, clay, and stained glass.
Where: 504 Main Street, Suite B, Oregon City
Cost: Many costs cover fees such as clay or firing with teen nights beginning at $15.
Vancouver
Vancouver Arts Hub
This aging library has transformed into and emerging art space for artists from beginner to advanced. Find a series on pastels or choose a beginning collage class.
Where: 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver
Cost: Varies by activity with many offerings beginning at $15. Parking is available in the former library lot.
Drip Drop Art Studio
This kid-focused studio offers camps, special events, regular classes and drop-in opportunities. Kid art experiences begin at age 1 and advance from there ranging from storytime art, after school opportunities, and sewing.
Where: 1007 E Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver (Note: The studio recently moved to the Arts Hub from its original downtown location).
Cost: Single classes begin around $24 and monthly around $216.
Multiple Locations
Vibe of Portland
Students are exposed to quality art materials, fine art techniques and art history. They offer drop-in classes, open studio, family events, parent-and-me classes, toddler classes, open studio and more. Register on the website.
Where: Various locations, including Vibe Music Studio at 6520 N Salem Ave.
Cost: Varies by project and class selection, starting at $20/class
Craft Warehouse
A craft store with locations in the PNW, Craft Warehouse offers a variety from monthly quilty clubs to make-and-take experiences. Follow online or check their social media channels for updates.
Cost: Varies, with many free options.
Where: 687 NW 12th St, Gresham and 9307 NE 5th Ave, Vancouver
Ceramicafe
A paint-your-own pottery studio with locations in Clackamas, Lake Oswego, and Beaverton.
Where: 12056 SE Sunnyside, Clackamas; 3205 SW Cedar Hills Blvd., #45, Beaverton; 252 B Ave., Lake Oswego
Cost: Varies, depending on what you paint
Michael’s
Michael’s studios offer affordable options for kids’ art classes. Register online for either virtual or in-store classes.
Where: Various locations
Cost: Varies
Community Centers and Libraries
Many of Portland Parks & Recreation’s community centers offer a weekly messy art class. Check our calendar or theirs for details.
Where: Various locations
Cost: Varies, but usually under $5.
Free art and craft events throughout the Portland-metro area at your local Multnomah County Library. Branch out and discover the Hillsboro Library Community, Beaverton Libraries, Fort Vancouver Libraries, and Oregon City.
Where: Multiple locations
Cost: Free!