Houston School of Art & Design

Houston School of Art & Design offers kids’ art classes with individualized, small-group instruction in drawing and painting. The classes use watercolor, tempera, pastel, colored pencil, mixed media, graphite, gouache, alcohol markers, acrylic, and oil, and the school also offers teen classes, adult classes, private art lessons, and seasonal art camps.

Programs

• Kids After School & Home School — Ages 4 & up · Kids’ art classes with individualized, small-group instruction in drawing and painting; media include watercolor, tempera, pastel, colored pencil, and mixed media.
• Teen Classes
• Adult Classes
• Spring Break 2026 Camp — Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $200–$390 per day · 5-day camp; optional early drop-off at 9:00 am for $100; also listed with 10:00 am-5:00 pm option at $570.
• Summer 2026 Camp — Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, or 3:00 pm-5:00 pm · $200–$570 per day · 5-day art camp; optional early drop-off at 9:00 am for $100.
• Thanksgiving 3 Day Mini-Camp — Mon-Wed, 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $120–$240 per day
• Winter 4 Day Camp — Mon-Thu, 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $160–$320 per day
• Winter 5 Day Camp — Mon-Fri, 10:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00 pm-3:00 pm · $200–$400 per day
• Private Art Lessons — Available; contact for pricing and schedule.

At a glance

• Ages: 4–18 years old
• Price range: $120–$570 per day
• Current session: Fall 2026 Class Schedule (Aug 17–Dec 19, 2026)
• General schedule: Year-round; kids, teens, and adults are placed in separate classes. Flexible scheduling is available. Some classes are available to kids, teens, or adults unless specified.

About the provider

Houston School of Art & Design was founded on the teaching methods of Master Artist Thomas S. Cleveland, and Amber Cleveland continued the legacy. Amber Cleveland is the director, artist, instructor, and manager of the program alongside a team of hand-picked professional artists. The school says it was recognized by the Houston Chronicle as a 2025 Finalist for Best After School Program, and students have won awards in the Houston Art Society and Lone Star Art Guild art shows and participated in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and Art of Conservation contests.

• Painting Parties
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Flexible enrollment with no long-term contracts. Makeup classes are offered with limits; the contact page says a rescheduling fee applies and rescheduled classes must be completed during the same semester or fees are forfeited. No refunds. For students under 18, there is a 15-minute grace period for late pickup; after that, a $15 late fee plus $1 per minute per child. Custom scheduling is available in most cases.

Last updated September 8, 2026.