Art Classes
· Charlottesville, VA
Published in partnership with Foster Art
Book online anytime
Foster Art offers teacher-led and discovery-based art exploration for children ages 2-15, teens, and adults in Charlottesville. They provide a diverse range of classes, summer camps, drop-in sessions, and themed parties across multiple mediums. With 5-star ratings from parents praising their creative projects and variety, Foster Art creates an inclusive environment where artists of all skill levels can explore and develop their artistic potential.
Best for: Young children exploring art for the first time, Families seeking flexible after-school or summer activities, Adults interested in casual art classes, Parents planning themed birthday parties
Service area: Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas
Wide Age Range & Flexibility: Serves preschoolers (ages 2-5) through adults with drop-in classes, after-school programs, camps, and themed parties — accommodating families with multiple age groups and different schedules.
Discovery-Based Learning: Uses teacher-led exploration methods that encourage creativity and artistic growth rather than rigid instruction, with parents noting children leave excited and eager to return.
Extended Programs & Community Events: Offers 12 weeks of summer camps, monthly Pizza & Art nights, studio open houses, and special add-ons for parties — creating multiple ways to engage beyond regular classes.
“Just hosted my daughter's Squishmallow birthday party! She and her friends had an absolute blast! Even some younger siblings who stayed got in on the action and were able to go back and forth to the Carpet and play with toys.”
— Kerri Odusanya, Google Review
“We had an amazing time at Foster Art for our 6-year-old’s birthday party. Foster Art is a great reasonably priced venue for a birthday party! The team is incredibly organized and creative, designing fun crafts that cater to different age groups. We’ll definitely hope to use Foster Art for future birthday parties.”
— Lauren Hogston, Google Review
“Our daughter celebrated her 5th birthday party there and it came out perfect. It was our first time there, and it was the ideal setting for a relaxed, enjoyable birthday experience for artistic littles. The staff was prepared when we arrived and even contributed to her birthday theme with a customized digital birthday sign and decorations. Even the art incorporated her birthday theme along with her fairy/potion project she wanted. They even had playdoh and a toddler area for our 2-year old ready to go and made her feel included! I highly recommend Foster Art for a fun, relaxed birthday experience for littles! We will definitely be going back.”
— Amy Mitchell, Google Review
“We recently held a birthday party for our 5 year old here. Nothing but praise for this amazing venue - perfect for a winter birthday. The space is bright and spacious (we did a party with about 15 kids), and Molly and her staff were really great with the kids. Really low stress for us as parents. The birthday art package was also just the right length and complexity, and the space also has a separate play area with toys and activities for kids who need a change of pace + parents with younger kids. Just really impressed all around with the thoughtfulness of the space.”
— George Zuo, Google Review
“We celebrated an 8th birthday party here, we chose the slime making party. The space was clean, welcoming and very fun. There were two assistants that were there to host the party and help make the slime and they were fabulous. Very sweet, helpful and warm! They definitely had the kindness & patience to work with 11 young girls! There were additional activities to do while we waited for all of the guests to come and I thought that was a great idea and the girls loved coloring and decorating bookmarks. I am sure we will host another creative birthday here in the future. Loved being able to bring our cake and small snack type food into the space without extra charges.”
— Kadee H, Google Review
Book online: Book Online Now →
Phone: (434) 310-0525
Address: 1770 Timberwood Blvd Suite 106, Charlottesville, VA 22911 (Get directions)