My daughter loves art, and neither my husband nor I has a single artistic bone in our body, which means we are often looking elsewhere to support and encourage her love of painting and drawing. There are only so many craft kits and supplies I can stock the house with before she is craving a creative outlet to make her special item. When the rainy days hit, it’s great to be able to drop in and spend an hour or two creating something special. Here are our top drop-in or single-day workshop art studios for kids.
Deconeko Handcraft Studio
I first heard about this cool location from another mom and instantly knew I had to try it out. Each month, Deconeko offers special monthly crafts for only $15. But the catch is that only 27 of each craft are available, so it’s best to book at the beginning of the month. If the monthly craft isn’t your cup of tea, there are other neat craft experiences you can book, and the price ranges depending on what extra pieces or designs you choose.
Venue:
Guildford Town Centre | 10355 152 St #2350b, Surrey
Lougheed Town Centre | 9855 Austin Rd #139, Burnaby
Tsawwassen Mills | 5000 Canoe Pass Wy, Tsawwassen
Website: www.deconeko.art\
4Cats Art Studio
Adults and kids alike love this creative space where kids are encouraged to let their imaginations lead the way. A 10-class pass can be purchased that allows kids the opportunity to drop in when it’s convenient for them. Special workshops are also available to focus on a particular program or artistic medium.
Venue: Multiple locations around Metro Vancouver. Find your closest studio here.
Website: 4cats.com
3Squares Art Studio
Located in North Vancouver, this charming studio offers great Friday drop-in art studio days to make creative projects. With a focus on exploration, culture and expression, 3Squares also offers workshops, Pro-D camps and birthday party options.
Venue: 3Squares Art Studio
Address: 1089 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Website: 3squaresart.com
The Making Place at Vancouver Art Gallery
When you think of the Vancouver Art Gallery, drop-in workshops might not be the first thing that springs to mind! But The Making Place workshops are a great opportunity to create something in line with one of the various artists or exhibitions that don the gallery walls. The Making Place takes place on Sundays from 11am-4pm.
Venue: Vancouver Art Gallery
Address: 750 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Website: www.vancouverartgallery.com
Michaels Make Break
The Michaels Make Break features crafty fun for people of all ages. Similar to Kids Club, the craft projects are done on a drop-in basis. Visit the store during designated times, purchase the item that’s central to your project, and then you have access to the Michaels project room, their amazing selection of craft supplies, and their creative, helpful associates! Bonus– some of the projects are totally FREE!
Venue: Michaels stores
Website: canada.michaels.com
The Polygon Gallery
Iconic art institution The Polygon Gallery is excited to introduce “Kids First” located at the Polygon Gallery, where children and families are invited to create their own artwork. The projects are geared toward children 5-12 and are based on current gallery installations.
Venue: The Polygon Gallery
Address: 101 Carrie Cates Ct, North Vancouver
Website: thepolygon.ca
