Baby and Toddler Art Classes South Jersey

CAMDEN COUNTY

Play at Art Toddler Time: Toddlers need creative, get-messy, play-time, especially little ones! Your toddlers and preschoolers will love the time to interact with other kids while having one-on-one fun-time with their favorite grown-up, making art, playing games, and winding down with story-time.

  • Ages: 18 months-4 years old
  • When? Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10-11am
  • Where? Play at Art, 13 South Haddon Ave, Haddonfield, NJ
  • Cost? $24 per drop-in ($20 for siblings) or a 10 pack card for $216
  • Website: Learn more and register here - they also have an EdStart half day program for 3-5 year olds.
  • Thoughts: We really enjoyed this class because they offered play time in their play area first, then introduced the art project, and later Storytime. The craft project was a little advanced for my son who was 20 months at the time.

Philly Arts Center (Cherry Hill) Creative Playgroup & Storytime: Drop-in sensory play and story time with rotating themes to keep the fun and learning fresh! This is a come-when-you-want program, just drop by (no registration required).

  • Ages: 0-30 months
  • When? Every Thursday, 10:30-11:45am. Excluding major holidays, check their website for updates. Note, story time starts at 11am
  • Where? 1930 Marlton Pike E #M64, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  • Cost? $10 at the door, cash or Venmo. *Attend with a friend who’s new to Art Center and you’re both free that day!
  • Website: Learn more here
  • Thoughts: We really enjoyed this drop-in playgroup as they had several sensory areas available for the kids as well as opportunities to play with paint. I thought it was very age-appropriate.

Philly Arts Center (Cherry Hill) Art Start: Studio classes alight a love for creativity! This brilliantly designed and child-centered class builds a foundation for learning while fostering self expression, social skills, motor coordination and out of the box thinking. Age appropriate art experiences emphasize discovery with flexibility for varying attention spans that grow over time! Art starters are introduced to a vast array of materials that you'll delight in together! Foster fundamental skills along with self confidence and intrinsic learning! Enjoy this class in multiple sessions throughout the year, as programming is always dynamic from session to session!

  • Ages: 2-3 year olds
  • When? Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10:30am, and Saturdays 9:15-10:15am
  • Where? 1930 Marlton Pike E #M64, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
  • Cost? $276 for a 8 week series - $8 for a trial class
  • Website: Learn more and register here (They also have a 3-5 year old class)
  • Thoughts: Never attended as my son isn’t old enough.

Baby and Me Classes at the Artist Academy: This class is for 1.5-3 year olds accompanied by their favorite adult. This is process based and a memorable way to bond creatively with a child you love. All supplies are included.

  • Ages:1.5-3 year olds
  • When? Every Wednesday at 10:30am and 5:30pm
  • Where? 203 W Atlantic Ave, Haddon Heights, NJ 08035
  • Cost? $35 per class
  • Website: Learn more and register here
  • Thoughts: We really enjoyed this class! They taught the kids several different techniques to try out and actually felt like they were “teaching” them art.

    GLOUCESTER COUNTY

    Kids Sensory Art Play Groups at Paintground Pitman: Explore primary colors and shapes, getting paint on our hands, incorporate sponges, bubble wrap, brushes, surprise items... They have a glow experience and non glow experience class. Parent involvement is encouraged and everyone leaves with art they made, and each week is different.

    • Ages: There is a class for kids 3 and under, and one for kids 6 and under
    • When? Offerings are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at 10am for kids 3 and under, 11am for kids 6 and under. Art After School program at 5pm for all ages. Check the website for full details.
    • Where? PaintGround; 57 South Broadway, Pitman, New Jersey
    • Cost? $15 per drop-in
    • Website: Learn more and register here
    • Thoughts: I attended this class when my son was 16 months and he LOVED it. He loved splashing the paint everywhere, painting on the walls, and just running around making a mess. It was a totally stress-free environment for me as his parent as well.