All Locations: Art Classes

The 757 Creative ReUse Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that’s increasing creativity and decreasing waste by making second-hand arts and crafts supplies and other reusable materials available and affordable.
Memberships available, donations accepted, and workshops/classes available.

Sewing, quilting and embroidery classes for all levels.

​Aid Another provides inclusion programs that exclusively considers special needs families. Aid Another provides inclusive educational, cultural and recreational programs that are designed to improve quality of life, reduce isolation and enhance social settings. Aid Another is committed to building a network of support, advocacy and inclusion within our community that exclusively focuses on solving the challenges of special needs families.
- Bringing the joy and benefits of dance and music to students with disabilities. The special needs dance program and special needs music class are designed for individuals with mental, physical and/or developmental impairments.
- A special needs T-ball league, the Champions. This division provides the opportunity for children with special needs to pursue their dreams of participating in team sports.
- Aid Another provides various educational opportunities and support services for the community and special needs families to be educated regarding various social, legal and supportive issues.
- Partnerships with various photographers who have made the necessary accommodations to allow families to schedule a photo session that fosters to the needs of the family.
- Facilitation of a vocational and lifestyle development program that focuses on solving challenges by implementing accommodations that encourage special needs individuals to engage in everyday work activities, improve quality of life by providing gainful employment and training, reduce isolation by encouraging social interaction with fellow employees and enhance social settings by offering a safe and supportive work environment.
- Inclusive activities, camp experience, and special events in support of Aid Another programming

Crafting studio offering kid-friendly family workshops, as well as birthday parties and DIY summer camps!

Private art lessons for youth.

Children's classes, camps, parent/child classes and birthday parties

Art-Ventures provides quality, Virginia state licensed instruction, for all ages and skill sets. Summer Art Camps, Educational Art Programs, Paint Parties, Private Lessons, and Therapeutic Art Practices.

Arts for Learning Virginia is the leading provider of quality arts-in-education programming in Virginia. They offer an array of arts performances and workshops grounded in the core curriculum, residencies for children of all ages, and professional development in arts-integration techniques that improve students’ literacy skills, motivation to read, and ability to learn. Programs for children with special needs are available. Summer camp available.

NOTE: Programs are provided online and within school and community programming throughout Hampton Roads.

Art classes ages 6+. Art Camps

Awesome, fun art lessons that inspire imagination, individuality and creativity! Preschool classes, camps and parties!

Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs

Activities for youth ages 6-18. Education and Career Programs, Health & Life Skills, Character and Leadership Programs, Art Programs, Sports, Fitness and Recreation Programs

Art camps & workshops for military kids & teens, guided by professional artists who were also raised in military families. Scholarships are available. This program is now based out of the Richmond area.

Hands-On Art and Science Programs. Summer Camp Sessions.

Art Classes for Youth. Free Admission to Art Exhibits. Summer camps/programs

Art, Camps, Cooking, Creative Writing, Dance, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Martial Arts, Music, Special Needs, Sports Programs, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Toddler Programs, Summer Camps, Yoga, Special Events & more. Homeschool Activities. After School Care available.

Hands On Exhibits, Classes and Events. Birthday Parties and Summer Camps and Homeschool Programs.

Art Museum. General admission is free. Free Family Activities and Programs. Regularly Scheduled Free Admission/Family Weekend. Summer Camps available. Participant in Blue Star Museum Program. Hours: Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 12-5pm.

Art classes, camps and workshops for kids, adults and families. Birthday parties available.

The Community Outreach Coalition is a nonprofit organization that ministers to low-income youth and children with disabilities through academics, athletics, and the arts. Childcare, preschool, before/after care, tutoring, summer camps, science programs, athletics, cooking classes, dance and step, performing arts, vocal lessons & more.

Camps offered through Cox HS in a variety of sports and activities. See link for current camps.

Voice & all instruments, drama & art
Music Lessons Offered:
Piano, Voice, Guitar, Ukulele, Bass, Drums, Woodwinds, Violin, Brass, Harmonica, Songwriting, Music Theory, Conducting?

At Crush It On Canvas, we partner with local venues to host art parties that are all about creativity, connection, and fun! We are passionate about facilitating a creative environment that encourages our participants to release their inner artist and CRUSH IT. We offer a variety of events for kids that include step-by-step painting and step-by-step crafting as well as parent & me events that involve parents collaborating with their kids to complete a painting or craft. We also offer private events and adult-only events.

d'Art Center hosts art exhibitions, houses gallery and studio spaces with on-site resident artists to interact with, and provides interactive programming. The center also offers art-focused summer camp programming for ages 6-13 in June - August, and children's workshops and classes for ages 6+!

Cultural arts center offering free and paid events every month including concerts, plays, dance performances, movies, children’s programming and instruction. Summer Camps and Birthday Parties Available

Youth basketball, cheerleading, soccer, volleyball for kids in Kindergarten thru 6th grade. Summer Camps. Art and Theatre programs.

Pottery Wheel Classes, Canvas Paint Nights, Walk-ins Can Paint a Variety Of Bisque. Spring and Summer Camps and Special Events.

Watercolor instruction on techniques, art supplies, and on-line training

"Featuring Jesus: Art Camp" is an intensive week where we dive into the truth about who we are as artists and who God is as our Creator. We want to see young artists (7 yr. -12yr. ) build confidence and be encouraged in their unique creativity.

We will be exploring sketching, painting, sculpture, murals, face painting, pastels and artists will have individual as well as collaborative team projects. A snack and lunch will be provided and the week will end in an art show at a local coffee shop exhibiting all of the hard work these artists have done.

Camp Sessions: June 26-30 & July 31- August 4, 2023

The Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs at Fort Eustis include programs for all ages. Programs for children (offered seasonally) include dance, youth sports such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, cheerleading, fun runs, and robotics. Summer camps available.

Preschool program for children ages 2 years - Kindergarten. Spanish lessons, summer camp, an extended kindergarten day, and after-school activities including art, soccer and dance.

Fun Funky Mixed Media is a fun and happy way to create art. You will use several different medias with each piece of art. Home classes and group classes. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

*Currently closed while relocating as of Jan 2023*
Licensed art teacher, commissioned artist, offering a vase number of artistry.

Creative terrarium classes for children

Paint your own pottery, ages 4+. Birthday parties and summer camps available.

Summer Musical Theater Intensive, Visual Arts Camp, Vocal Arts Camp, Dance Camp, Theatre and Filmmaking Camp


Summer Art Camp for rising 6th-9th graders

Programs begin with infant/toddler child care. School academic programs begin with preschool and run through grade 12.

Summer Camp Programs include Art, Theater, Basketball, Baseball, Cheer, Football, Softball, Volleyball

4-H provides “learn by doing” opportunities for youth to receive “hands on” experiences through work or activities. 4-H is for all youth, both boys and girls between the ages of 5-18. Summer Camps available.

Family programming, Homeschool Arts Programs, Arts and Theater Programs for all ages. Summer Arts Camp.

Classes and activities for all ages, Before/After Care. Summer Camps. Many free and/or low cost events and festivals offered throughout the year from Hampton Parks and Recreation.

Therapeutic recreation activities may include swimming classes, craft classes, trips, camps, adult programs, special events, and varied offerings every season.

Children's Creative Art Classes

Learn how to how to cut, grind and arrange glass for fusing. Most classes are beginner; however we do offer intermediate and advance level classes or come in with your own design and we will help you create that one-of-a-kind piece. Ages range from 6 to adult depending on project. Our classes that involve scoring and breaking of glass, we ask that children be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult. Our Lil Chips classes are great for ages 6 and up.

Heather Donis Designs comes to your venue of choice and guides participants in completing their own painting masterpieces. Options for birthday parties, home schoolers and afterschool art lessons.

Historic home with art galleries, gardens, woodlands and wetlands. Art classes, family programming, camps and tours. Summer camps in the newly renovated Visual Arts Studio!

Preschool program- Children must be 2, 3, or 4 years old on or before September 30th to be placed in a 2, 3, or 4 year-old-class. The two-year-old program is a co-op program. One parent (or adult designated by parent) will help in the 2s classroom each day.

Summer programs include: Summer Art Camp, Summer Music Camp,

Church Basketball League for Children and Youth ages 8-15

Homeschool Plus is dedicated to encouraging Christian homeschooling families in their commitment to provide the best possible education for their children. Offering a full range of enrichment and academic classes for PreK - 12th grade.

Dance, theatre, musical theatre, private music lessons, group vocal, and art lessons. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

Mobile Art classes/workshops/parties for all ages. Kids Art Camps.

Join us in our Virginia Beach pottery classes to learn how to make your own customized ceramics from scratch. We will teach you how to design, assemble, customize, and create your very own pottery pieces to use in your home or give as the perfect handmade gifts.

Sewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.

Sewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.

Sewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.

Sewing, crafting, and art classes/lessons for kids. Free events monthly. Birthday parties available.

Journey Through Life Photography LLC offers Family, Newborn, Headshots, Real Estate, and small event photography.

We also offer children and teen summer camps such as DSLR Photography, Macrame Bracelet making, Tie Dye, Stop Motion Animation, and Batik fabric painting.

Art Classes and workshops for all ages.
Home paint parties (they come to you!) for up to 25 people, everything provided (paint, easels, brushes, paper plates/cups, and table cloths).

Surf board rentals, surf lessons, and more.

Children's Art Studio. Kidcreate Studio curriculum is award-winning, age-specific and educational. They offer art lessons for kids between 18 months and 12 years old. Weekly classes, workshop, camps and parties available.

Camps, workshops, classes & more!

Homeschool programs including - Academics, Arts, Concerts, Convocations, Drama Productions, Family Fall Festival, Recreation, Fine Arts Spring Trip, Graduation Ceremony, Ministry Outreach Praise Team District, Regional, and State Music Competitions, Talent Show, Yearbook

Unique quality handmade items.
Now offering vintage clothing and housewares, too. Art Classes for All Ages

Welcome to Lilac Lane DIY studio. We are a full service DIY studio offering paint parties and kits to go. We also offer several wonderful monthly subscription boxes to put fun creativity right in your hands every month!

Art classes and lessons. French lessons.

Art classes and workshops for adults and children including Beading, Canvas, Wood, Paint Your Own Pottery and Glassware Painting. Space for Parties from Birthdays to Scouts. Monthly specialty workshops focus on bringing new projects to the studio. Storytimes and Summer Camps available.

Regular free and low cost Make & Take store events for kids. Birthday Parties available

Milestone Manor is an elective enrichment program for HomeSchool children that focuses on teaching Fine Arts, Music/Video Production, Natural Science, Language Development, and Spiritual Enrichment. Reach your milestones through creative arts!

In-person art classes in the VA Beach area for children ages 5-11. Unique art lessons in a very covid-safe environment.

Muse Paintbar combines a restaurant & bar with painting instruction sessions. We'll guide you step-by-step through a painting, offering eats, wine, & beer to keep your inner artist inspired (you do have one, we promise). When we're done, your masterpiece is yours to keep! Kids parties available.

MTS Music Production School teaches Audio Engineering, Beat Making, & DJing. MTS Turntable Institute is a premiere DJ School that provides in-depth curriculum-based group & private classes. We teach principles on mixing / blending, basic fundamentals on song structure, and core concepts on understanding equipment. Gain knowledge from expert DJs with more than 20 years experience on commercial Radio Stations.

Gym focused activities including gymnastics skills, tumbling, dance, music, art and more. Birthday parties.

Programs for youth available in Acting, Basketball, Boxing, Cheerleading, Cooking, Dance, Foreign Language, Gymnastics, Ice Skating, Martial Arts, Music, Sewing, Soccer, Volleyball, Yoga, Zumba. Not all programs may run during all sessions.

Art classes ages for youth ages 3 to teens. Storytime, art and snacks for younger students, and classes focused on building skills and self-expression through art for older participants. Classes in drawing, painting are available for both private, or monthly specialty lessons. Painting parties and summer camps available.

Extensive gardens, walking trails and children's programming within WOW (World of Wonder) Children's Garden. Nature focused Classes, Workshops, and Homeschool programs available.

A variety of programs are available through Norfolk Parks and Recreation including computers, athletics, art, music and more. Afterschool programs available. Birthday Parties available.

A comprehensive program that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop functional skills through therapy, acquire leisure skills through leisure education, and enhance leisure lifestyles through recreation participation in the least restrictive environment, based on each individual's needs.

Art Classes, Workshops, and Private Lessons.

Hula, sewing and more!

Music Classes - Piano/Keyboard Guitar Ukulele Violin Trumpet Classical Guitar. Homeschool Music Classes.
Art Classes also available.

Free Community Chorus for Kids.

Art classes for all ages. Free summer art camps for kids through the Yorktown Arts Foundation.

The Creative Arts Center's mission is to help children and adults with anxiety, depression and just plain boredom have fun and escape their worries in a creative and therapeutic way. The center is a safe place to come and create not only art but JOY as well. Summer camps available!

Hampton Roads only process art studio! Art opportunities for all ages! Classes - Camps - Open Studio - Parties - Workshops

Art studio and party venue for ages 3+. Offering open hours to paint, a play room for preschool aged children, party rooms to host your private event, and customized party packages. Also available to host parties at your location. Kids Camps and adult paint nights available.

Paint and party with friends at a local bar or restaurant. Kids painting events are also available.

"Paint your own" studio located in the Hickory / Great Bridge area in Chesapeake, VA. Specializing in wood items ranging from small figurines to large shaped wood door hangers. All items can be painted and taken home the same day! Birthday parties and special events available.

Guided painting parties and events for all ages. Summer art camp for kids.

Painting studio with events for all ages, including Family Painting Events. Birthday Parties and Summer Camps available.

Paint & Sip Studio offering Family Paint Classes, Special Events, Birthday Parties and Kids Art Camps.

Plum Crazy Art is a local gallery featuring unique, one-of-a-kind, handmade art. Classes/workshops for all ages including paint sessions, glass work and more. Parties available.

Programs for children and families including photography, sports (field hockey, soccer, running, basketball football, volleyball, swimming) cooking, art, STEM, swimming lessons and more. Summer camps available.

Rotating visual art exhibits, lectures, classes and performances. First Friday and Saturday Activities are Free and open to the public. Summer Camps available.

Art workshops for all ages. Birthday parties and Art Camps available. Kid's Night Out Events.

Art workshops for all ages. Birthday parties and Art Camps available. Kid's Night Out Events.

An inclusive, secular homeschooling cooperative in Suffolk, Virginia. We offer classes in the visual and performing arts, along with academics and an exciting S.T.E.M. program.

Riverview Gymnastics Center is home to the Flipateers and Superkids (competitive and show gymnastics teams) and the city dance team.
A 9,200 square foot gymnastics area offering activity and instruction for preschool through competitive gymnasts- equipped with state of the art equipment, and a tumble track
One multi-purpose classrooms
A balcony / multi-purpose room with viewing glass overlooking the gym
Two mirrored dance studios
In addition, this center also hosts a variety of aerobics, dance, martial arts, and children's sports classes offered through the Instructional Classes Program and birthday parties.

Offering weekly Russian language and Art classes for bilingual children ages 1 to 15 as well as Russian as a Foreign Language instruction for those wishing to learn Russian. All classes are taught by native speakers.

Educational, creative arts, recreational and spiritual activities for all ages. Indoor water park.

After School Care, Summer Camp, Arts & Music Programming. Youth Sports and Character Building Programs.

Homeless, Holiday and Emergency Assistance Programs.

Art workshops

A state-of-the-art fitness & aquatics center, indoor/outdoor pools and water park, mini-golf, teen enrichment, Baby + Me meet-ups, an art gallery, seniors club & programming, summer day camp and cultural offerings open to people of all faiths.

Activities for youth include infant playgroups, soccer (pre k – 3rd grade), yoga for kids, t-ball, youth basketball league, swimming (lessons and Swordfish Summer Swim team), self defense and little ninjas, and Kids Night Out.

Speak Life promotes visual, musical, and theatrical art performances with messages to Instruction is available for:
- Drums
- Acoustic Guitar
?- Bass Guitar
?- Keyboard
?- Voice
- Basic Sewing
?- Quilting
- Acting/Theater
?- Acrylic Painting
?- Basic Sketching

Homeschool Programs available.

Paint Your Own Pottery Studio. Art classes and camps at Starving Artist Studio offer a wide variety of fun artisan projects from wheel throwing, mosaics, glass art, mixed media, clay hand building and more! Ages 4-16. Birthday parties available.

Art exhibitions, classes and workshops for all ages. Summer art camps available.

Art, Drama, Music, Creative Writing and Dance Classes for Youth. Summer Camps available. Performance Venue.

A collection of over 40 local artisans. Most items are handmade, but we also have some found treasures. We offer Arts and craft classes for children and adults. Children’s Classes are available as walkins anytime we are open. Adult classes are scheduled and listed on our Facebook page and website.

Come together with local artists alike & express yourself to full extent! Workshops, gift shop, studio time, consignment, private parties, you name it! Sanctuary for ALL.

Children's Art Classes, Camps, After School Programs and more.

The Mission of the DAY Program is to empower, strengthen and inspire ALL students and their families including the disability community and spinal cord injured citizens through Drumming, Artz & Yoga.

Online and in-person classes available.

Art Classes and programs for students PreK and up. Summer Art Camps and Birthday Parties available.

The mission of the Eliza Hope Foundation is to provide a center that meets the individualized needs of children with
Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays. Our dedicated therapists offer specialized services, interventions and a therapeutic environment that includes the necessary equipment, structures and support.

The Garage is perfect for hosting a variety of small events, from private parties to art shows to corporate gatherings and more, including creative workshops, team building activities, art galleries, private parties & so much more. Summer camp programs available!

The Newport News Summer Institute for the Arts offers an intensive six-week program in dance, theatre arts, music, and visual arts each summer. The Summer Institute for the Arts is intended for rising 8th grade through rising 12th grade students.

Performance and Artist Venue offering space, showcases and workshops for writers, singers, musicians, actors, dancers and anyone else interested in exploring their artistic talents. Summer camp available.

The Torggler offers art classes for adults and youths, year-round. During the school year, classes for youths are typically offered on Saturdays. The Torggler offers four seasons of changing classes. Current and upcoming classes, as well as registration information, can be found on the Torggler's website. Summer Camps available.

We assist and teach customers of all ages and abilities in making tye dye clothing and creating custom dyes for groups, teams, etc. Offered are: Simple Art Education classes, Basic Science of Dyeing, Field trips, Birthday parties, Sensory friendly party and event options, WYNE and DYE nights. Fun for all ages and abilities
Wheelchair accessible dye station
Two semi private party rooms

Uncommon Redesigns is an art studio and gallery in Virginia Beach offering creative workshops for all art levels. We believe that art is therapy and a creative outlet. We ensure our space is inclusive, safe, and judgment-free. We host public, private, corporate, birthday, children, virtual workshops, and summer camps.

Village Studio Arts is an inclusive art studio with pottery classes, summer camps, home-school art classes, a potter's guild, open-studio hours, and more! Drop-in open studio is every Saturday 9 AM to 12 PM. VSA offers classes for adults, teens, and children.

The Virginia Beach Art Center offers an educational and supportive environment to inspire people of all ages and skill levels to experience, engage with and create art.
- Art classes
- Pottery classes
- Exhibitions
- Interactions with local artists through The Artists Gallery

We enrich lives by helping others experience art through Art classes, Pottery classes, Exhibitions, Interactions with local artists through The Artists Gallery.

Co-op is offered each Friday from 9AM-1PM. Courses are designed to assist the parent in meeting the needs of their children for some of the extras that Homeschool kids often miss. When you’re really working hard to get the math and science into them, occasionally things like PE, art and music take a backseat. The Co-op provides the following courses: PE, Art, Music, Science experiments for the younger kids, and STEM for the older students. There is a Resource Room set up for students in 8th through 12th grades to receive instruction in math and assistance in other subjects.

Classes, sports and activities for all ages. Many free special events open to the community. Summer Camps and Birthday parties available.

Bayside, Bow Creek, Great Neck, Kempsville, and Princess Anne locations have an indoor play structure.

Free Programs and Library Services. Reservations are normally required for library programs.

Music and Art Classes, ages infant to adult. Preschool classes ages 2.5-5yrs old.

Private instrumental instruction ages 4 - adult on piano, violin, voice, cello, voice, flute, clarinet, & saxophone.

Preschool & elementary arts-focused theme summer camps. Homeschool Unlimited Programs for grades 1-6.

Homeschool programs: Biology, Anatomy, Theater, Drama, German, French, Spanish, Art, Piano, Music, Violin, Handwriting classes for homeschoolers

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art offers a variety of classes and camps for children and teens ages 2 -17. Campers exercise their imaginations and express themselves through art classes designed to challenge and inspire. Explore a wide variety of media including animation, clay, glass, painting, photography, and more! Homeschool Classes available. Preschool Art Classes available. Regularly scheduled Free Family Fest events.

A range of affordable private and public paint and sip parties for all ages, groups and talents. From girls nights out to birthday parties, work events to date nights.

Multiple programs for Hampton Roads families including fitness and athletic programs for kids and families, toddler programs, swim lessons, arts and theater programs, preschool programs, before/after school child care, summer and out of school camps, teen leadership programs and more.

Art, Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Gymnastics, Soccer, Homeschool Classes, Science, Soccer, Swim, T-ball and more.

Parks, Programs, Activities and Summer Camps - Art Classes, Yoga for Kids, Action Arts Academy Martial Arts, Youth Basketball, Youth Soccer, Tennis, Summer Programs, Kayaking, Programs for Children with Special Needs