Kids Classes

General Information

Scholarships Available!

We believe that every child should have the opportunity to explore their love of art, regardless of financial means. If your family needs help paying for an art class, please let us know when you sign up.

Registration

We'd love to have you all, but space is limited...so sign up today!

Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Your space isn't confirmed until you have completed our online registration through RegFox. It's easy, just follow the link below the class you want.

The Art Center supplies all art materials for each class unless the instructor asks for something special for a specific class.

If you need to cancel your child's registration, let us know at least 48 hours before the actual class date and you'll be refunded the full amount. Class fees are non-refundable for cancellations less than 48 hours before the class date. Thank you for understanding.

Weather Policy

We follow Burlington Community School District for weather-related cancellations. Please check BCSD notifications for updates.

  • Late start = No morning classes

  • Early out = No afternoon classes

  • No school = All classes canceled

Questions? Call us at 319-754-8069.

 

Art Class Parent Pickup Policy

The primary concern of our kids art classes is to ensure the safety and well-being of all students in our care. In order to maintain a safe and secure environment, it is essential that parents or guardians promptly pick up their children at the conclusion of each class. This policy is designed to address the procedure for handling situations when a parent or guardian fails to pick up their child on time.

The art class instructors and staff will maintain supervision of students until the designated pickup time. In the event that a parent or guardian is running late, they should notify ACB as soon as possible by calling 319-754-8069. This allows the staff to be informed of the situation and reassure the child. Our staff will attempt to contact you through your provided phone number. If contact cannot be established with the parent or guardian within a reasonable timeframe, emergency contacts listed during registration will be attempted for notification. If no contact can be made with either the parent or emergency contacts within a reasonable period, local authorities (such as the police) may be notified for assistance.  

ACB values the well-being of every child, and we understand that unexpected situations can arise. We ask for the cooperation and understanding of all parents and guardians in adhering to this policy to ensure the safety and welfare of our students.

By enrolling a child in our classes, parents or guardians acknowledge their understanding and agreement with this Parent Pickup Policy. It is essential to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all children under our care, and adherence to this policy is vital in achieving that goal.

Friday Night Art Hop

1st Fridays // NOW 6-8pm
Craft, Story, & Snack
$15 per child

We are excited to announce that Art Hop has been extended to 6:00-8:00 PM!

Please note the updated pricing and registration details:

$15 per child if you sign up by the Sunday before Art Hop.
$20 per child for sign-ups made Monday through Wednesday.

A final decision will be made by Thursday morning regarding whether Art Hop will run, based on the number of sign-ups. If the event is confirmed, you can call in to register on Thursday, if space is available.

Walk-ins will not be accepted on Friday.


January 30 - Kiss A Shark
YES, you read that correctly. Every fourth full week in January, the U.S. observes KISS A SHARK WEEK. While the U.S. just observes KISS A SHARK WEEK.....ART HOPPERS will be celebrating KISS A SHARK by learning some super cool facts about SHARKS, reading a hilarious story about a SHARK, making a FIN-tastic craft, and a snack you'll just want to sink your TEETH into! You don't want to miss the boat on this one....get signed up today!

February 6
What do you call a rabbit in a good mood??  A Hoppy Bunny
Soooo, get your BUNNY in a good mood by signing them up for a HOPPING good time @ ART HOP!!   We will be making a 3-D sculpture, HOPPING into a story and creating a culinary delight that will put everyone's mouth in a good mood. 
Registration coming soon!

March 6
Spring Break is a week away and you might wonder what to do on your vacation. 
Well, wonder no more as we follow Frog...on Vacation and recreate some of the fun places he visits. Our culinary creation will be "ribbit" inspired! So, HOP TO IT and get signed-up for ART HOP!!
Registration coming soon!

Meet our Instructors

Upcoming Workshops

Grades K-2

Fun with Color with Karla Mundt

Mondays, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades K-2

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Experiment with paint, oil pastels, printing ink and various papers to create colorful projects inspired by the master artists.

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends January 31, 2026.

After School Art Club: Garden Party with Penelope Osbourne

Tuesday, Feb. 3 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades K-2

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Have you ever wanted to create your own flower? Your own bug? This class will do both and more! Come learn how to blend imagination and hands-on exploration of art skills as we make flowers, button bugs, and paint on rocks. What will your garden grow?

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends February 1, 2026.

Gal Pal Galentines Party with Meghan Riley

Thursday, February 12 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades K-3

$25 per child

Grab your besties and come celebrate friendship at ACB. This Galentines party is made just for kids in kindergarten through 3rd grade who love to make, decorate, and get creative.

Explore colorful materials and make fun Valentine themed art projects in a playful, welcoming studio. Then we will wind down with a snack bar and show off our creations together.

It is a sweet afternoon of art, friendship, and fun that your kid will not want to miss!

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends February 10, 2026.

A Chicken Mystery with Tammy Bellrichard

Thursdays, February 19, 26 March 5, 12 // 4:30- 6pm

Grades K-3

$45 ACB Members or $55 Non-Members

Be a sleuth and "DRAW" your own conclusions as we help Olivia solve "THE BIG CHICKEN MYSTERY".  Reading about Olivia's chicken encounters will inspire our own "chicken crafts" as well as weekly culinary arts.  Then there is the business of the disappearing eggs.

Join Tantalizing Tammy in helping Olivia get to the bottom of this chicken mystery!

Each sleuth will receive their very own copy of our book, compliments of Lips to Go.

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends February 17, 2026.

After School Art Club: Fairy Tale Dress Up with Penelope Osbourne

Tuesday, March 3 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades K-2

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Come fall into a fairy tale with your own custom magical dress up clothes! We will be making wings, wands, crowns, and flower crowns that never wilt. Students will decorate their pieces to their liking - whatever colors, sparkles, and patterns they want.

Maximum 9 participants |  Online registration ends March 1, 2026.

Tiny Bugs, Big Art! with Meghan Riley

Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18, 25 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades K-2

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Let’s learn about insects while we create them in our own style! Throughout this class students will use different materials to create insects big and small! We might even come up with our own species!

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends March 2, 2026.

Ceramic Easter Bunny and House with Lillian Rubin

Wednesday, March 18 | 6 - 8PM

Adult & Child

$40 ACB Member or $50 Non-Member

Celebrate spring with a hands-on clay class for grown-ups and kids to enjoy together. Create a cute Easter bunny and a small house using simple handbuilding techniques. One adult must register and attend with each child. This class is recommended for children ages 5 and up.

Maximum 6 sets of adult/child participants  | Online registration ends March 16, 2026.

Jungle Jamboree with Meghan Riley

Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades K-2

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Let's journey into the jungle! In this class students will create animals & creatures they would discover in the jungle while also learning fun facts and more about one of earth's most vibrant ecosystems!

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends March 30, 2026.

After School Art Club: Magical Mermaids with Penelope Osbourne

Tuesday, May 5 // 4:30-6pm

Grades K-2

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Dive into your magical mermaid dreams in this under the sea themed class! Students will construct shimmering crowns, colorful jewelry, and of course sparkling tails. Choose what color tail you want and get ready to be taught a range of skills (such as painting and friendship bracelets) while having fun painting and creating!

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends May 3, 2026.

Grades 3-6

Ceramic Snowflakes with Jessi Tucci

Monday, Jan 26 // 4:30-6pm

 $25 ACB Member or $35 Non-Member includes clay, firings, and underglaze

Grades 3-6

We will be rolling slabs and painting them winter colors such as white, blues, pinks and purples. After drying them slightly we will press snowflake cut outs to create a handful of individual pieces. Then we place hooks in each. These will become hanging snowflakes to decorate for winter.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends January 24, 2026.

What's On The Menu?! with Meghan Riley

Wednesdays, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades 3-6

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

I'm hungry, how about you?! In this class students will create art inspired by food! From desserts and entrees, to food trucks and place mats; students will be sure to leave hungry for more!

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends February 2, 2026.

After School Art Club: Watercolor Jellyfish with Ava Beckman

Tuesday, Feb. 17 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades 3-6

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Create a colorful jellyfish with crayon resist and watercolors

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends February 15, 2026.

Pottery: 4 Elements Coasters with Jessi Tucci

Monday, Feb 23 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$25 ACB Member or $35 Non-Member includes clay, firings, and underglaze

Roll out slabs and cut out 4 squares or circles perfect to place a drink on. Then follow step by step painting instruction on how to abstractly depict each of the 4 elements; earth, wind, water and fire.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends February 21, 2026.

Art Around the World with Karla Mundt

Mondays, March 2, 9, 16, 23 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades 3-6

$35 ACB Members or $45 Non-Members

Explore Mexican tin art, Aztec Amati paper, African burlap painting and Chinese paper cutting.

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends February 28, 2026.

After School Art Club: All About Me with Ava Beckman

Tuesday, March 24 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades 3-6

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Express your personality - your hobbies, favorite foods, colors and activities. Use magazine images, drawings with paint, markers, anything that strikes your fancy.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends March 22, 2026.

Raindrops and Rainbows with Jessi Tucci

Monday, March 30 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

We will create a rainbow shape with clouds, cut out some raindrops and then paint each piece to make it pop! You will have a wall hang sculpture of a beautiful rainbow on a rainy day.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends March 28, 2026.

Hands On Art with Karla Mundt

Mondays, April 6, 13, 20 // 4:30-5:30pm

Grades 3-6

$30 ACB Members or $40 Non-Members

Dig into a variety of projects using sand paper, foil, wire and found objects for some uniquely fun creations.

Maximum 10 participants |  Online registration ends April 4, 2026.

After School Art Club: Personal Petting Zoo with Penelope Osbourne

Tuesdays, April 7 // 4:30 - 6pm

Grades 3-6

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Learn how to make your own animals and their pens while building skills that are needed to grow as an artist! In this class, we will use imagination to create the animals of your dreams. What will your zoo have? A blue giraffe? A unicorn? Come create it!

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends April 5, 2026.

After School Art Club: Air Dry Clay Mini Plant with Ava Beckman

Tuesday, April 21 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Decorate a mini flower pot with paints and make a plant of your design with air dry clay and paints.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends April 19, 2026.

Pottery: Flower Vase for Mom with Jessi Tucci

Monday, April 27 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

Kids will learn how to build or sculpt 5 different types of flowers out of clay and how to make a pinch pot vase. Students will have the opportunity to paint them with mom's favorite colors.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends April 26, 2026.

Pottery: Garden Gnome with Jessi Tucci

Monday, May 18 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

It's garden season so it's time to sculpt a little fella to dwell among the growing flowers or veggies! Kids will have step by step instruction to build and sculpt a 4-6 inch garden gnome and paint it however they see fit.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends May 16, 2026.

After School Art Club: Oil Pastel Bugs with Ava Beckman

Tuesday, May 19 // 4:30-6pm

Grades 3-6

$15 ACB Members or $20 Non-Members

Design your own bug and make it as colorful as you want using oil pastels.

Maximum 8 participants |  Online registration ends May 17, 2026.

Preschool Classes

Preschool Art School

Ages 3-5
A guardian must stay to help assist the mini picasso.

Maximum of 8 students.

Hunny Bunny

Friday, February 6 // 10am - 12 Noon

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

Bring your Hunny Bunny to the Art Center to get a JUMP start on the most loving time of the year. We start by reading about a Hunny of a Bunny.  Then create a Bunny to hold, to hang and to snack upon.  Hop to it and get signed - up today.

Maximum 8 kiddos. | A guardian must stay to help assist the mini picasso.

Online registration ends February 4, 2026.

Spring Ahead

Friday, March 6 or Saturday, March 7 // 10am - 12 Noon

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

Everyone is excited for Spring, but no place more so than The Art Center of Burlington. Join in on making a springy animal or two!  Create a culinary sensation that will Spring you Ahead with glee. The early bird gets the worm.....so get signed up before the worms are all gone.

Maximum 8 kiddos. | A guardian must stay to help assist the mini picasso.

Online registration ends March 4, 2026.

Derby Days

Friday, May 1 // 10am - 12 Noon

$25 ACB Members or $35 Non-Members

The MOST EXCITING Preschool Art School session of the year....DERBY DAYS, right here @ JEFFERSON downtown. Fashion is first with your take on a glamourous/ hip chapeau. Then it's time to groom our fillies for the fastest two minutes at the Art Center.  Whatever you do....Get signed up now for the 1st of its kind...Running for the Roses.

Maximum 8 kiddos. | A guardian must stay to help assist the mini picasso.

Online registration ends April 29, 2026.

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