Education

We offer art activities for kids, teens, adults, and teachers.

Kids Classes + Camps

We offer engaging programs for all ages, including Parent and Toddler groups, Saturday art classes, free Family Days as well as Summer and Winter camps for Elementary and Middle School students. 

Check the events calendar for upcoming dates.

ArtVenture

Teens get hands-on experience and expert guidance from local artists in these exciting workshops. From painting to mixed media, they learn cool techniques, experiment with unique materials, and express their individuality. No experience needed – just bring your imagination.

Family Day with artist William Stewart

November 23 @ 10:00 am 2:00 pm

Fiber Arts Class

December 14 @ 10:00 am 11:30 am

Family Winter Crafts

December 21 @ 10:00 am 12:00 pm

Winter Workshops – 2 Day Class

January 2 @ 9:00 am January 3 @ 12:00 pm

Adult Art Classes

Discover your inner artist in our welcoming adult art classes. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills, our diverse range of courses caters to all levels. From painting and drawing to pottery and mixed media, you'll find a class that sparks your creativity.

Our supportive instructors make learning fun and accessible, helping you explore new techniques and express yourself freely. Join us to unwind, meet like-minded people, and surprise yourself with your own artistic potential.

Teacher Innitiative

The Teacher Initiative, a free program offered by Art Center Waco, empowers local educators to integrate visual arts across all subjects.

Funded by the Rapoport Foundation, we provide support, enrichment, and training to Waco schools, connecting teachers with local artists, resources, and events.

FAQ

Not at all! our experienced teachers support students at any skill level to have an enriching experience in our classes.

We provide all supplies. We do recommend that you wear clothes that you don’t mind getting a little messy.

 

For most our kids classes, workshops and camps, kids are dropped off and the parents are free to leave ACW until the end of class. However, any class with the word “Family” in the title (Family Art Class, Family Day, Family Workshop, etc.) is designed for parents or accompanying adults to stay and participate.

Kids are always welcome any day that we are open. We invite you to come and check out Arty’s Corner! Arty is Art Center Waco’s kids’ mascot, and in Arty’s Corner you will find interactive resources like a Scavenger Hunt, art activities, a mini kids’ art gallery where they can display their work. They can even take a selfie with Arty and take home an Arty water bottle sticker! Keep an eye out for our free gala-style Family Days, and please consider Art Center Waco for your next Group Field Trip location.

Teens are welcome to grab one of our exhibit related scavenger hunts, or use one of our clipboards to sketch their favorite artwork.

Keep an eye out for our monthly ArtVenture classes (ages 13-18), or Teen Summer Camps, all taught by local artists and art educators.

We also offer the opportunity for students ages 14-18 to become a Youth Ambassador for Art Center Waco to their home campus!