7 Kids Arts & Crafts Spots in the Bay Area

Technically, Twirl is an indoor play space, but their ample art area stands alone! Kids can paint on acrylic walls, use recycled materials to create with, operate a pottery wheel, paint glass or wood, and more. Of course, there are also play spaces for kids to enjoy if they tire of creating with art materials.

This art and science center features interactive animal discovery and play spaces, but also a full art studio and maker space. Kids have free reign to create whatever they can imagine, and afterward, they can explore, play, and meet some interesting creatures, too.

Open Lab time at Sticky Art allows visitors to choose from recycled and natural materials and create their own crafty projects! There's also complimentary coffee for the grown-ups and groups of three or more people receive a discount on studio fees.

Drop in anytime to create with Brushstrokes with pottery painting, canvas painting, glass fusing, or mosaics. You just pay a studio pass fee plus the cost of the pottery, glass fusing, or mosaic base materials you select.

The Children's Art Center uses a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach and lets kids explore creative materials without limits. Classes range from one hour to two hours long, depending on the age and skill level, and parents can choose to enroll their tots in a set of classes or pick and choose which they'd like to attend.

This cute painting and pottery studio in San Francisco hosts open art time, birthday parties, and special family-oriented events such as unique date nights and parent and child workshops. They even offer photo transfers and soft clay imprints (baby hand or foot prints), which are great keepsakes and gifts for grandparents!

Drop in at Earthfire any time to create a custom ceramic piece your child will cherish! You'll choose a bisque piece, paint it, and the studio will fire it for you. Studio fees include the use of all the materials and paints for an entire day, and the cost of firing your ceramic piece is included.