Children’s Art Studio Richmond
West County First 5 and Vallejo First 5 (First 5 family programs in Contra Costa and Solano Counties), 2707 Dover Avenue, Richmond, CA 94806
About
Children’s Art Studio Richmond offers free art classes for children ages 2 to 5. The program includes process-based and nature-inspired activities, playful movement, and art-making activities. Lessons use materials such as chalk, eggshells, paint, tissue paper, stickers, clay, balloons, and paper rolls.
Programs
- Free art classes — 2-5 · Weekly workshops; Tuesdays, 10:30 am - 11:30 am (Vallejo First 5); Saturdays, 10:00 am - 11:00 am (West County First 5) · Year-long program running from September through May; offers process-based and nature-inspired activities, playful movement, and art-making activities.
At a glance
- Ages: 2–5 years old
- General schedule: Year-long program running from September through May; weekly workshops; ongoing programming through 2026.
About the provider
Children’s Art Studio Richmond provides free, quality arts-based classes to low-income children regardless of background or abilities. Its mission says the arts create a more just and equitable society and act as a driver for economic change. The leadership team includes Maria Tuttle, Founder & Director; Adriana Paniagua, Program Specialist; Alexina Rojas, Early Childhood Educator/Advisor; and Evelyn Santos, Richmond Museum of History & Culture, Executive Director. The program serves low-income families, people of color, immigrant communities, and young people in the Richmond, California community.
Children need to be between 2-5 years of age for these programs. Separate registration processes apply for residents in Contra Costa County for West County First 5 and Solano County for Vallejo First 5.
What families say
“Mi hijo le encanto pintar y eso ah hecho que en casa lo practiquemos más.” — Caregiver of a toddler or preschooler
“This program allowed us to enjoy art right here in our neighborhood. There aren’t a lot of options out there so we were very excited to join.” — Parent of a young participant (ages 2-5)
“Le ha encantado mezclar colores y usar diferentes medios para pintar. Le encanta mostrar su trabajo a su papá ☺️” — Parent of a child who participated in our workshop
Last updated November 6, 2026.
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