The Art Studio
County art classes inside Absalom Jones Community Center: make something with your kid, or find a youth class that fits.
310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
Hours
Hours not posted
Last checked 2026-10-08
- Cost
- Family classes: $20–$50 listed adult · Youth ceramics or drawing/painting: $30–$108 listed child
- Best for
- 4–17, depending on the class
- Indoor / outdoor
- Indoor
- Typical visit
- Check the length of your booked class
The Quick Version
- • New Castle County's public art studio is inside Absalom Jones Community Center. Come for a registered class; this isn't a drop-in attraction.
- • Family Art Classes bring caregivers and kids together, with no experience needed. The catalog lists $20–$50; check the individual class for ages and booking details.
- • Saturday youth classes serve ages 7–17; one-day clay and mixed-media workshops serve ages 6–12. Wheel throwing starts at 11.
- • Some Saturday-morning one-day classes take ages 4–8 and are billed as sibling-friendly: $20 plus a $5 material fee.
Best Ages
4–17, depending on the class
Plan For
Check the length of your booked class
Adults
Family classes: $20–$50 listed
Kids
Youth ceramics or drawing/painting: $30–$108 listed
What to Expect
If an Art Studio class caught your eye in the newsletter, this is the place behind it: a county teaching studio in a community center, with instructors and hands-on art programs. Plan around the class you've chosen, rather than the building's opening hours.
For time together, start with Family Art Classes. Recent titles include Mosaic Jack-O-Lantern, Moonlit Owls: An Intro to Scratch Art, and The Sensory Studio: Creative Exploration. Those are examples of the kinds of projects offered, not a standing menu. All skill levels are welcome.
For a child who wants to explore art in a youth class, look at ceramics or drawing and painting. Ceramics includes hand building and glazing, with wheel throwing for ages 11–17. There are also homeschooling art classes and summer art camps. Our suggestion: try a one-day workshop before committing to a series if you're still working out what your kid enjoys.
Who It's Best For
Pick by the class, not the studio. Some Saturday-morning one-day classes take ages 4–8; the one-day clay and mixed-media workshops are for 6–12; Saturday youth series start at 7, and wheel throwing at 11. Family classes are for caregivers and kids making art together.
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Highlights
Family Art Classes
Making something togetherCaregivers and kids create side by side. $20–$50 in the catalog; no art experience needed.
Saturday classes for ages 4–8
Preschool and early elementaryOne-day Saturday-morning classes, 9:30 to 11 AM, with gentle sensory play (this fall: a leaf lantern and a gratitude turkey). $20 plus a $5 material fee, and billed as sibling-friendly.
Youth art
School-age kids and teensSaturday classes for ages 7–17, plus one-day clay and mixed-media workshops for ages 6–12. Youth ceramics and drawing/painting list $30–$108.
Homeschooling art
Homeschoolers interested in artWeekly hands-on projects explore artists, cultures and art history. $33–$66 in the catalog.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Family classes: $20–$50 listed
Kids
Youth ceramics or drawing/painting: $30–$108 listed
Under
Check the class's age requirements
These are program prices, not general admission. Ranges cover a single workshop up to a multi-week series, not a per-session rate. Homeschooling art classes list $33–$66. Check the exact listing before paying; don't assume a family price covers every person coming. Many classes add a material fee on top, from $5 for a one-day kids' class to $35 for a youth clay series, and county residents pay a little less than non-residents.
Getting There
Parking
The county doesn't publish parking details for the studio. Give yourself a few extra minutes the first time.
Entrance
The studio is inside Absalom Jones Community Center at 310 Kiamensi Road. Check your class confirmation for arrival instructions.
Parent Logistics
The county doesn't say whether strollers can come into class. Call if you're bringing one.
The county doesn't say. Call (302) 995-7661 if it matters for your visit.
The county doesn't say.
An indoor class venue.
Food & Snacks
No food on-site. No café or snack bar is listed. Eat before or after class.
Snack strategy: The county doesn't post food rules for classes, so leave snacks in the car.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Register through the county's online catalog (secure.rec1.com), under Art Programs. Check the dates, age range and price of the specific listing.
- ✓ Sign up early. Registration closes before a series begins (this fall's youth clay series closed a week before its first class), and classes are small: that one capped at 10.
- ✓ Questions about family-class ages, materials or booking for siblings? Call the studio at (302) 995-7661 before paying.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Go at your class time. Office: Monday–Thursday 8 AM–4 PM. Studio: Monday–Thursday 10 AM–9 PM and Saturdays 9 AM–noon, varying with the class schedule. Holiday closures apply.
Rainy Day?
A fine indoor rainy-day plan if you've booked a class. A wet forecast alone isn't a reason to turn up.
Upcoming Events
Free Creative Art Saturday: Mondrian Critters
Sat, Nov 14 at 10:00 AM
Families will create a themed art project inspired by the style of Piet Mondrian, using geometric shapes and primary colors to design whimsical animal figures. The session runs for two hours and is led by a local artist, offering a hands-on creative experience in a relaxed studio environment. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the event.
More infoGrateful Hearts
Sat, Nov 21 at 9:30 AM
Families will create a gratitude turkey using sensory materials, with time set aside for a mindfulness moment focused on expressing what matters most. The activity combines art-making with gentle reflection, offering a quiet, thoughtful experience for children and caregivers.
More infoFree Creative Art Saturday: 3D Round Ornaments
Sat, Dec 12 at 10:00 AM
Families will create 3D round ornaments in a hands-on art session led by a local artist. The event takes place indoors at The Art Studio, offering a relaxed environment for children and adults to work on a seasonal craft together. Participants are encouraged to arrive close to the start time to ensure ample time for crafting.
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