Children's Art Classes

Children's Art Classes offers Tiny Hands for 3-4 year olds, with drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, collage, and design. It also offers Introduction to Art for 5-6 year olds, Beginning Art for 7-8 year olds, Art 1 for students age 9 and up, Art 2 after Art 1, Art 3 after Art 2, and Advanced Art for Art 4 and up.

Programs

• Tiny Hands — 3-4 year olds · Two-year program; introduces drawing, painting, clay, printmaking, collage, design, and more.
• Introduction to Art — 5-6 year olds · Two-year program; introduces beginning art skills, tools, and basic vocabulary.
• Beginning Art — 7-8 year olds · Two-year program designed for seven- and eight-year-old students.
• Art 1 — 9 & up · First year students at CAC; must be 9 years old or older.
• Art 2 — For students who have completed the Art 1 level.
• Art 3 — For students who have completed the Art 2 level.
• Advanced Art — Art 4 & up; students work under the direct guidance of an Art Instructor to create an Independent Art Work contract.
• Homeschool Art Curriculum — 5 & up · Intro to Art, Beginning Art, Art 1 and up are offered during this single class time for homeschooled students.
• Drawing Foundations — 9+ Year Olds
• Drawing Foundations and Clay — 9+ Year Olds

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Classes meet Monday through Thursday and Saturday. Summer workshops are offered weekly during June through July. Classes meet once a week during the school year, September through May.

About the provider

Children's Art Classes was established in 1997 and has served the Jacksonville community since 2009. The mission is to provide a comprehensive art education program that enriches lives, raises self-esteem, and improves the academic performance of students. All teachers are CAC trained, and the page states that 99 percent of students are accepted to La Villa School of the Arts and that 100 percent of them graduate with a high school diploma.

• Birthday Parties — 3 & up

Prerequisites listed as None for Tiny Hands, Introduction to Art, Beginning Art, Art 1, and Homeschool Art Curriculum. Art 2 and Art 3 require completion of the prior level. Fall 2026-2027 classes were open, and a promo code “CREATENOW” was offered for free registration; prices increase September 1, 2026.

What families say

“Bailey would not be in art school today if he had not attended classes with you for those 6 years. You instilled confidence and creativity in Bailey. It is his art portfolio that he built through you that got him there!! I don't know how we can ever repay you!” — Teri W.

“My daughter (9) has benefitted from both the homeschool art class and the summer camp programming. Lots of work on building technique in a creative, supportive environment. She has enjoyed the range of projects--clay, pencil, and pastels so far. Thank you!” — Rachel M.

Last updated August 22, 2026.