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Art Classes, Camps, & Parties for Kids

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Discover, Learn, and Create Something Cool.

Summer Break Camp IS HAPPENING here 🌞

DAILY or WEEKLY Registration (Mon-Fri) + Monthly Student Exhibition 

πŸ–ŒοΈ ❀️ πŸ–ΌοΈ 🌈 ✨ 

register via the links below!

  • WEEKLY SESSIONS 9am-2:30pm /630$
  • WEEKLY SESSIONS 9am-12:30pm /450$
  • WEEKLY SESSIONS 11am-2:30pm /450$
  • SINGLE DAY 9am-10:30am /40$
  • SINGLE DAY 9am-12:30pm /100$
  • SINGLE DAY 9am-2:30pm /130$
  • SINGLE DAY 11am-12:30pm /40$
  • SINGLE DAY 11am-2:30pm /100$
  • SINGLE DAY 1pm-2:30pm /40$

After Camp Care & After Camp Workshops AVAILABLE MON-FRI

Please call the studio @ (310) 450-9200 to register for After Camp Care.

  • After Camp Care 2:30pm-4pm 20$/30 Minute Increments
  • After Camp Workshop 4pm-5:30pm 40$

Download registration form here.

We are having the 2025 Kids Summer Camp June 9th-August 30th 🌻 

DAILY or WEEKLY Registration (Mon-Fri) + Monthly Student Exhibition 

3 whole months of art camp fun 🎨 ❀️

Find our special Summer Programming (and Monthly Student Exhibition) Details Below πŸ¦‹πŸŒ»πŸ¦

Please note: All students must sign up in advance for classes, camps, or workshops – No walk-ins.

Kids After School Workshop Programming = Open for Registration!

Register for a single session or a semester session using the links below!

Daily After-School / Weekend Art Classes For Kids

Please note: All students must sign up in advance for classes, camps, or workshops – No walk-ins.


Registration Links

  • Monday Single Session
  • Monday Semester Session
  • Tuesday Single Session
  • Tuesday Semester Session
  • Wednesday Single Session
  • Wednesday Semester Session
  • Thursday Single Session
  • Thursday Semester Session
  • Friday Single Session
  • Friday Semester Session

After School Workshops

Now Offering Daily Single Session After School Workshops AND Packages

  • Daily Single Session : $40
  • One Week (Mon-Fri) : $180
  • Once a Week/One Semester (6 Weeks) : $220
  • Twice a Week/One Semester (6 weeks) : $435

Our After-School Workshops take place Monday through Friday. In each workshop, we complete a project led by a step-by-step demonstration from one of our instructors! 

All materials included! All your child needs to bring along is a drive to create and a smile.

We recommend packing a water bottle, snack, or funds to purchase a snack in the studio!

Please note: Some days, class will be held in the studio, and some days, weather permitting, it will be held outside. Please see above for Daily Themes.

Download registration form here.


Daily Themes

Monday: Featured Artist.  Students will look at a particular artist’s work and learn the style and technique used by the artist.

Tuesday: Animals & Adventure. In each session, we will focus on developing animals (their skeletal structure, how to create hair, etc.) in their habitats or explore landscapes worldwide through art using different painting and drawing styles.

Wednesday: Mixed Media. This class will focus on using a combination of more than one medium and the effect that each medium has on the others. It will also involve using found materials to reimagine and repurpose everyday objects. Students will create abstract and surrealistic pieces.

Thursday: Drawing & More. Students will use various drawing materials to learn the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, light/shadow, and composition.

Friday: Fantasy and Abstract Acrylic Exploration. An interactive class where students look at a particular aspect of fantasy art, from fairies to dragons to recognizable cartoons and caricatures in a made-up or realistic environment. This class welcomes input and encourages students to suggest the subject matter. This class explores abstract painting methodology, design technique, color theory, and texturizing tools.


Weekend Art Workshop

We will be hosting bi-weekly weekend kid’s art workshops Saturday’s 11:00am – 1:00 pm

 $55 includes all art materials!

Please bring a snack or purchase one when you arrive for break time πŸ₯¨


More kids programming and event details below! πŸ‘‡πŸ“…β€οΈ

Current Month

Kids Parties and Events

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDED PARTIES

Parties include a “secret gift” for the host (1 Kids Workshop at Paint:lab) πŸŽ‰

Our staff will demonstrate step-by-step a painting or drawing of your child’s choice! Step-by-step guided kids parties are 2 hours long, with 1.5 hours of step-by-step instruction. Instructed parties are $48 per painter + $100 private room reservation fee. A minimum of 6 painters is required. A party with 13+ guests will be $43 per painter. All materials (apron, easel setup, canvas, paint, etc.) are included in the event! Additional party hours are available for $100 hourly. Parties booked with less than seven days’ notice will be charged an extra $100 convenience fee.

ABSTRACT EXPLORATION PARTIES (no instruction)

Parties include a “secret gift” for the host (1 Kids Workshop at Paint:lab) πŸŽ‰

Party guests will be provided with various utensils and reference imagery to create something cool from their imagination! Uninstructed parties are $35 per painter + $100 private room reservation fee. A minimum of 6 painters is required. A party with 11+ guests will be $32 per painter. All materials (clean up/set up, apron, easel setup, brushes, canvas, paint) are included in the event! Non-toxic paint is available upon request. Additional party hours are available for $100 hourly. Parties booked with less than seven days’ notice will be charged an extra $100 convenience fee.

ADDITIONAL PARTY OPTIONS

  • Art Party Gift Bags are available at an extra cost per painter (price depending on contents/typically 10-15$ea).
  • Discount Pizza from Fresh Brothers is available @ 19$ Per X-Large Cheese/Pepperoni Pizza. X-Large pizza is 19″ and feeds 4/5 people (per Fresh Brothers website). The pizza fee does not include taxes/delivery fees (or tip if deemed). Pizza is nut-free 🐿️
  • Face Painting Service is available @ 100$ hrly.
  • Special Guest Princess/Character appearance is available for 300$.
  • Live Animal “Art Models” are available for 400$. Three models are included in cost! Animal options include falcons, owls, chickens, python snakes, boa constrictor snakes, geckos, bearded dragons, iguanas, and temus (per availability). A trainer is included in cost.

PARTY BOOKING DETAILS

  • Events are scheduled based on availability.
  • Deposit of half the projected event total is due for date/time slot reservation.
  • Final minimum headcount must be provided with a minimum of one week’s notice.
  • Parties booked with less than seven days’ notice will be charged a 100$ convenience fee.
  • Parties booked outside regular studio hours will result in 50$ fee per hour.
  • Parties are reserved for 2 hours. Additional party hours are 100$ hourly.

Be sure to review our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy before booking.

Summer Break Camp = Open for Registration!

3 whole months of art camp fun 🎨 ❀️

Find our special Summer Programming (and Monthly Student Exhibition) Details Below πŸ¦‹πŸŒ»πŸ¦

Please note: All students must sign up in advance for classes, camps, or workshops – No walk-ins.

Download registration form here.

A full day of camp runs from 9am-2:30pm and includes three art sessions with two 30-minute breaks for snacks, stretching, and FUN in the SUN.

We will have a Morning Session 9-10:30am, a Lunch Hour Session 11:00am-12:30pm, and an Afternoon Session 1-2:30pm.

Booking options include daily single, double, and full-day sessions, as well as weekly double and full-day sessions. A double session is either Morning+Lunch (9am-12:30pm) or Lunch+Afternoon (11am-2:30pm).

A daily single session is 40$, a daily double session 100$, and a daily full-day session 130$. A weekly single session is 190$, a weekly double session is $450, and a weekly full-day session 630$.

Make sure to bring your lunch, snacks, and water for double sessions or an entire day of camp. But don’t worryβ€”if you forget, we’ve got a variety of snacks and drinks for sale right here in the studio to keep your creative energy high!

Summer Camp Exhibitions

Attention all campers! We are excited to invite you to exhibit your artwork in our Summer Student Art Exhibition happening on 10am-1pm Saturday June 28th, 10am-1pm Saturday July 26th, and 10am-1pm Saturday August 30th! This is your chance to showcase your favorite artwork made during camp. Weekly sessions include a Project Tri-Fold Board to display a collection of your work. Each Tri-Fold Board is customizable, so you can personalize it in your free time at home. 

The exhibition will be open to family and friends! Complimentary pastries, fruit, cheese, and soft drinks will be provided πŸ‡πŸ§€πŸ§πŸ“ Please submit your proposed artwork using the form linked below.

Submissions Link

To participate, please drop off your artwork by 7pm on the Friday before the exhibit. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to showcase your talent!

Call 310.450.9200 for further inquiries or to REGISTER VIA PHONE πŸ™‚

Camp Activities

Ages 6-12

During camp, kids will work with a variety of painting and drawing materials. They will learn various painting & drawing techniques including, but not limited to, color theory, paint mixing & application, perspective & composition as well as learning about various artists and art movements.

For first-time students, please email a completed registration form (click this link for registration form) to or fill it out upon arrival. Allow extra time after 9am for in-person registration. 

Please note: Some days, the class will be held in the studio. Some days, class will be held outside (weather permitting). All in-person students must register in advance for camp – No walk-ins. Please see below for Daily Themes.

Daily Themes

Monday: Featured Artist.  Students will look at a particular artist’s work and learn the style and technique used by the artist. 6/9 Frida Kahlo, 6/16 Walt Disney, 6/23 Georgia O’Keeffe, 6/30 Wassily Kandinsky, 7/7 Henri Matisse,  7/14 Diego Rivera, 7/21 Salvador Dali, 7/28 Joseph Cartoon/West African Art,  8/4 Yayoi Kusama,  8/11 Mickalene Thomas, 8/18 Giovana Garzoni, 8/25 Pablo Picasso

Tuesday: Animals & Adventure. In each session, we will focus on how to develop animals (their skeletal structure, how to create hair, etc.) in their habitats or explore landscapes around the world through art using different painting and drawing styles. 6/10 Temperate Forest, 6/17 Endangered Species, 6/24 Farm Life, 7/1 Under the Sea, 7/8 Tropical Rainforest, 7/15 Insects, 7/22 Domesticated/House Pets, 7/29 Predators, 8/5 Desert, 8/12 Invasive Species, 8/19 Aquatic, 8/26 Fable

Wednesday: Mixed Media. This class will focus on using a combination of more than one medium and the effect that each medium has on the others. It will also involve using found materials to reimagine and repurpose everyday objects. Students will create abstract and surrealistic pieces.

Thursday: Drawing & More. Students will use various drawing materials to learn the fundamentals of drawing, including perspective, light/shadow, and composition.

Friday: Fantasy and Abstract Acrylic Exploration. An interactive class where students look at a particular aspect of fantasy art, from fairies to dragons to recognizable cartoons and caricatures in a made-up or realistic environment. This class welcomes input and encourages students to suggest the subject matter. This class explores abstract painting methodology, design technique, color theory, and texturizing tools.

Camp Scholarships

Paint:lab is happy to extend a limited number of full and partial scholarships to lower-income families from June 9 to August 30th, 2025. Please fill out the application using the form linked below. 

Scholarship Application Form

In addition to considering families’ financial needs, we look at students’ enthusiasm for the arts and joining peers in Art Camp this summer! All scholarship applicants will be notified of acceptance by May 27th, 2025. The summer camp scholarship application deadline is May 20th, 2025. Please get in touch with Ally at if you have additional questions.

πŸ–ŒοΈ ❀️ πŸ–ΌοΈ 🌈 ✨

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Studio Hours:
Tues-Fri: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun: 12 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Additional hours for private events

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310.450.9200

1453 14th Street Suite G,
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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