Children's Art Classes in
Aurora (SW), CO

Now Enrolling: Art Classes for Kids in Southwest Aurora, CO – For All Ages and Skill Levels

We’re thrilled to announce that our Children’s Art Classes of Aurora summer camps for 2025 have wrapped—and they were a hit! Students of all ages immersed themselves in drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.

While summer may be over, we’re already planning ahead—stay tuned for fall art camps, winter break camps, and spring break art camps coming soon. Thank you to everyone who joined us this summer at Children’s Art Classes of Aurora. We can’t wait to create more memories together!

NOW ENROLLING for 2025-2026 CLASSES (SEP-MAY)

OPEN HOUSES

We’ll be open for drop-in drawing and learning more about our program on weekends in August. Stop by for some art inspiration and a break from the summer heat from 12pm-2pm. We’re just down the plaza from Lava Island Centennial.

Explore Our Art Programs

Discover the perfect art classes Aurora CO has to offer near Aurora/South Denver area (Castle Pines, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Southlands) areas. Whether your child is just starting out or eager to take their creativity further, our art studio provides engaging youth art classes, drawing classes for beginners, and inspiring art classes for teens.

If you’re looking for art classes, you’ll find we have one of the largest selections of children’s art classes in the Denver area. Our art programs are designed to help them explore more than 40 varieties of art, so they can find their passion and explore their creativity. Our programs are available for homeschooling and co-op education, summer workshops, birthday parties, and general classes for all ages and skill levels. Our classes are dedicated to providing children with engaging activities that keep them busy and give them a solid foundation in the arts to enrich many aspects of their lives. Art is a life-long skill that can help children adopt a new hobby or find a potential career opportunity. Explore our art programs for kids and find the option that best suits your child!

Our painting classes in Aurora CO nurtures your child’s creativity and imagination provides invaluable benefits that extend throughout their lives. The art classes near Parker  CO provides foundational art lessons and drawing classes for beginners to immersive and advanced art workshops, and art classes for teens.

Enriching kids’ art classes and children’s art lessons that not only cultivate a lifelong passion for art for kids but also enhance critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and cultural awareness. Our classes foster creativity and family engagement, introducing children to diverse artistic expressions they can cherish and use as they grow. We provide drawing classes for kids, painting classes for kids, and sculpture classes for kids.

Classes rotate over a 2-year cycle. Enroll at anytime and support your child’s artistic creativity.

Classes & Workshops Offered at this Studio

Tiny Hands (3-4 year olds)

Introduction to Art (5-6 year olds)

Beginning Art (7-8 year olds)

Art 1 (9+ year olds)

Homeschool Art Curriculum

Birthday Parties

Upcoming Events

Art Birthday Parties & Private Parties

Celebrate your child’s artistic talents and creative spirit when you throw them an art party at Children’s Art Classes of Aurora. We offer clay or painting parties customized around your child’s party theme or specific interest. Our art parties are fun for all ages. We would love to help you plan your next event! Complete this form and we’ll contact you to learn more.

SUMMER CAMP WORKSHOPS – 2026

At Children’s Art Classes of Aurora, our summer art camps for children and art camps for teens ignited artistic spark and fueled creativity in a fun, supportive setting. We watched children explore imagination, build confidence, and discover a lifelong passion for art.

Our summer sessions provided enriching opportunities to develop essential creative skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and beyond. Each activity was thoughtfully designed to foster artistic expression and encourage self‑confidence in budding artists.

 

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Meet Our Team

Teachers

Madilyn Dryer

Madilyn Dryer

Madilyn Dryer is a dedicated and passionate art educator with years of experience working with children in both preschool and diverse arts education environments. With a bachelor’s in fine arts, specializing in art education, Madilyn has always been driven by a deep desire to inspire young minds through the transformative power of creativity.

Her artistic interests are wide-ranging, encompassing everything from painting and sewing to photography, and she believes that art is a language and skill that can be found and used in every aspect of life. Madilyn sees creativity as a tool for personal expression and exploration, and she is committed to nurturing these qualities in young learnings, helping them discover their unique voices and artistic potential.

Excited to share her love for the arts, Madilyn is dedicated to guiding students on a journey of imagination, skill development, and self-expression. She creates a dynamic and inspiring learning environment where every child can grow, explore, and discover the world of art in their own way.

Studio Owner

Jason Letman

Jason Letman

About Jason Letman

Jason is an experienced real estate appraiser who teaches at Kaplan Professional Schools. He has authored several classes and is active in advancing professional education in local real estate organizations.

Away from the world of appraisals, Jason enjoys the world of art. While he doesn't consider himself an artist, he likes visiting the galleries of his favorite artists. Jason dabbles in drawing cartoon animals to entertain his son. He was excited when he learned about Children’s Art Classes and the curriculum that helps people of all ages become artists and express themselves. Not only is this an opportunity to expand his love of education, but to help people learn artistic skills. 

Jason is a Denver native and graduate of Cherry Creek High School, CU Boulder (B.A. in Economics), and the University of Denver (Masters in Real Estate and Construction Management). Over the past three decades, his work in real estate includes serving clients from Fortune 500 companies to service stations (and industries in between) in property tax consultation and commercial appraisals.

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