Art classes in Western New York
9 listed across 8 towns. Ages, schedule, and price up front - we link out to each provider.
Towns with art classes
Artpark
arts · Lewiston
AgesArtcamps ages 8-13; Wonder Wednesdays ages 2-5 with caregivers
ScheduleArtcamps July 13-17 and July 20-24, 2026, Mon-Fri 9am-4pm; Wonder Wednesdays July 1 – August 19, Wednesdays 10am-12pm
PriceArtcamps $350 per student; Wonder Wednesdays free (RSVP required)
Buffalo AKG Art Museum Kids & Families
arts · Buffalo
AgesArt classes ages 4–17; Storytime Family Workshops ages 3–6; Art Baby Stroller Tours ages 0–24 months; studio kids classes ages 5–7 and 8–12
ScheduleOngoing family tours, drop-in art (second Sunday monthly), Saturday studio classes, family open studio when scheduled
Price$35 kids studio class; Free Drop-In Art / Family Fun Tours (2nd Sunday). General admission: youth 5–18 $10; ages 4 and under free; adults $24
Artventures
arts · Ellicottville
AgesKids Art painting ages 6-11; Family pottery wheel ages 4+; Art Camp ages 4-12
ScheduleWeekly classes; Art Camp Mon–Fri 12-5pm with 5-hour, 3-hour, and 1-hour options listed
PriceArt Camp listed $60 (5 hrs) / $40 (3 hrs) / $15 (1 hr); pottery painting workshops $20/person plus pottery cost
Artyard Studio
arts · Williamsville
AgesKids and teens clay/art camps (age ranges set per camp); classes for children and adults
ScheduleSeasonal pottery classes and workshops; summer kids & teens clay/art camps (registration typically opens in February)
Locust Street Art
arts · Buffalo
AgesChildren's Drawing & Painting ages 4–12; other free community classes from age 4 through seniors
ScheduleChildren's classes Thu 3:30–5:00 or 5:00–6:30pm and Sat 1:00–2:30 or 3:00–4:30pm (mid-September through early June typical community season)
PriceFree (donations welcomed)
Niagara Arts & Cultural Center
arts · Niagara Falls
AgesKiki the Kitten Music Class ages 6-11; summer workshops for youth (exact age bands not posted on summary pages)
ScheduleSummer Arts Workshops: July 8 – August 16 (one- and two-week sessions); year-round artist-taught classes
PriceMural-making summer workshop $300 (other summer arts workshops vary; scholarships available)
Wellsville Creative Arts Center
arts · Wellsville
AgesYouth Art Program Critters Grades 3–6; Turn and Burn Grades 7–12
ScheduleArt:360 eight-week workshops; Fall Session October 5–November 25, 2026
PriceYouth Art Program (home schoolers & others) $450 for 8 weeks when district does not cover Art:360; participating public-school districts pay for Art:360
Burchfield Nature & Art Center
arts · West Seneca
ScheduleBuilding open Mon/Wed/Fri 11am–2pm and Sun 12–3pm; park dawn to dusk; Wonderful Wednesdays and family events seasonally
PriceFree
Designing Dish
arts · East Aurora
ScheduleWalk-in paint-your-own pottery during posted studio hours; private parties by reservation
Price$5 kids painting fee (ceramic piece priced separately)