Encouraging children’s’ artistic chops while keeping walls free from markers and crayons is a delicate balance. With the current health restrictions in place, everyone, including kids are getting a bit stir crazy it can be a challenge. Try to keep them busy with free virtual classes for creative kids in South Florida.

The web offers a variety of art instructors teaching art classes for kids. The art classes are aimed for kids and range in diverse topics and age groups.  The virtual classes include simple craft projects, beginner drawing classes, watercolor painting, intermediate crafts, portraiture and more.  Some classes offer downloadable print outs for coloring and painting. 

The following are a few of the multitude of the free virtual creative classes available online. 

Audrey Jennifer Art: Free virtual art classes for kids’ different skill levels and age groups.

Sparketh’s Kids Classes: Children aged 6 to 18 years old can enjoy up to 1,000 classes free for 30 days with Sparketh. 

Skillshare Online Art Classes: Offers 13 free online art classes for kids. Lessons can range from simple 15-minute course to courses lasting over an hour. 

Lunch Time Doodles with Mo Willems: The Brooklyn based artist and illustrator hosts a live doodle class aimed for kids daily at 1 pm. 

Kitchen Table Classroom: Is a free website run by a 20 year-veteran art teacher with new material added regularly to the website. 

For a wide-ranging list of virtual classes please click here.