The American author Lyman Abbott once said, “The artist does not really create; he discovers.” Â This certainly rings true when introducing art to your little ones.
It is widely agreed upon that providing your child access to art in their formative years greatly contributes to their cognitive and motor development. Do your toddler a favour and take a look at the vast creative outlets the Klang Valley has to offer.
1. The Studio @ KL
From the company that brought you art jamming, The Studio now offers a art classes for children that puts your kid above all else. Lessons are project-based and each project can take around four weeks to complete, so commitment to fun is necessary!
Where: Publika and Nexus
Suitable for: 6-7 years
Cost:RM320/month
2. Lara’s Place
Popular with parents for offering a wide range of productive after-school activities, Lara’s Place also makes sure that the young ones aren’t left out. Now offering courses on clay art, your child can expect to have a blast creating colourful and fun little projects out of polymer clay!
Where: 3A, Jalan 17/45, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Suitable for: 4 years and up
Cost: RM160/month
3. A-One n Art & Interactive Learning Centre
A-One Art offers your toddler the basics of art. The ages range from 3 1/2 years old to 17, so there really aren’t any age-appropriate classrooms. The students will be given pieces to work on in accordance to their ages. Not only does A-One provide the fundamentals of art (ie, sketching classes will be done by tracing over dotted lines), but they also encourage the students to come up with their own ideas.
Where:Â No. 67A, Jalan Lazat 1, Wilayah Persekutuan, 58200 KL
Suitable for: Â 3 1/2 Â years and above
Cost:RM100/month
4. Da Vinci Creative Kids
One of the many positives of sending your kids to art classes held in shopping centres – you will have some “me” time for some cheeky retail therapy or maybe just a soothing cup of tea. In Da Vinci Creative Kids, lesson plans are structured to develop your child’s motor skills. These basic training includes drawing basic shapes and how to form these basic shapes into other objects. Lessons also focus on craft which will
Where: You can find a list of their outlets here.
Suitable for: 4 years and up
Cost:RM130/month | RM360/3 months
5. Sophia Centre
Classes cover a wide range of basics from drawing to watercolour painting. Sophia Centre‘s instructor has had more than 12 years of experience in teaching arts & crafts to children, so you know that your child will be in expert hands from the moment you drop them off to when you come to pick them up!
Where: Plaza Mont Kiara
Suitable for: 5 – 6 years
Cost: RM150/four lessons | RM40 per trial lesson
6. Artis Workshop
The Artis Workshop‘s Toddler Workshop is incredibly comprehensive in that they have a few programmes designed with developmental goals in mind. Many art studios seek to improve on a child’s cognitive and motor skills, but Artis Workshop strives to incorporate lessons on developing social, emotional, and communication skills as well. They also encourage your child to put down the brushes and have fun with their hands instead!
Where: Publika
Suitable for: 4 years and below
Cost: RM45/hour on weekdays | RM50/hour on weekends
7. Yorokobi Art Eco Lantern Workshop
Instead of purchasing plastic lanterns in the typical shape of a goldfish, why not let your child create their own instead? With a cover that can easily be changed, your child will be looking forward to Mid-Autumn Festival every year to show off a brand new lantern each time!
Where: Empire Damansara
Suitable for: 4 years and above
Cost: RM30
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8. Clay Expression
Something a little different from the usual pencils and brushes! While mostly adult-orientated, Clay Expression also offers monthly classes for children.  Here, you will not see a single shred of drawing paper in sight – with wet blocks of clay in its place. You can choose from two types of classes, pottery or clay building, and expect a cute monthly souvenir proudly crafted by your precious one!
Where: Lot 757, No.5-C, Jalan Subang 3, 47610 PJ, Selangor
Suitable for: All ages (Children below 5 require adult accompaniment)
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