Register online, stop by at 150 East 8th Street in Downtown Holland, or call 616.396.3278. Please read Class Policies when registering. Member prices are in parentheses.

Fall 2019 After School Kids' Classes


Painting and Drawing For Young Creatives
Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers
For kids in grades K-2
Does your child have a craving for artmaking? We give young kids the opportunity to work under a tutor's guidance to express themselves in paint, pencil, charcoal and more. Students get guided lessons that are fun and different from what they do in school- with an emphasis on self expression! All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron.
For kids in grades K-2 • 5 weeks • Thursdays • November 14-December 19 • 4:15 pm-5:15 pm • $75 for members $80  non-members • Siblings are $10 off  REGISTER
After School Guided Art Exploratorium
Instructor: Arts Council Creative Staffers
For kids in grades 2-4
Kids in this after school semi open-studio program receive guided instruction in drawing, watercolor and acrylic painting along with sculpture and fiber exploration. Our talented instructors will be on hand to teach and inspire. All supplies are included. Please make sure to bring a paint shirt or apron. 
Session 1 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • September 17-October 22 • 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $90 non-members • Siblings are $10 off REGISTER
Session 2 • 6 weeks • Tuesdays • November 5-December 10• 4:15 pm-5:30 pm • $85 for members $90  non-members • Siblings are $10 REGISTER
Fiberlicious- Fiber Arts for kids
Instructor: Carol Kreher
Kids will learn fun fiber techniques and hugable art (yes really!). We will do Kool-aid dying, fiber drawing, Beginning spinning, make a felted mug rug and if we can squeeze it in make a cardboard loom. Kids will learn about different fibers and where they come from. 
Fourth Grade and up  • 4 weeks • Thursdays • September 19,26, October 3 & 10  4:15-5:30 pm • $65 members $75 non-member siblings $10.00 off  REGISTER

Music 

New!  Suzuki Method Violin Lessons
Instructor: Kailey Schroeder
The Arts Council is now offering private violin and fiddle lessons for ages 5 & up!  Students can choose to work from the traditional Suzuki Method repertoire, study various "fiddle" styles, or a combination of both!
30 minutes for $25  •  Email kailey@hollandarts.org for more info and availability

Holiday Programming

Elven Market for Kids- Now FULL!
Kids ages 6-12 may have a table during our Artisan's Market!
$10.00 each space (cash or check only)
​November 16, 10 am-3 pm 

Kids ages 6-14 along with an adult over 18 may rent a table during our Artisans Market Weekend to sell their handmade goods.
Each child will manage their own stock and money. An adult must be present. Space will be first come first serve. Payment confirms the space and is accepted in cash or check only.
Email mary@hollandarts.org for more info!
Sneaky Elves Workshop 
All ages 5 & up unless accompanied by an adult 
Drop the kids off or stay and play. We'll have a number of handmade one-of-a-kind gifts for the kids to create and wrap so they can be part of the giving! Last year we had over 80 kids make gifts - those were some busy elves! This is an open house style event - bring them in between open hours and give them a few hours to get it all done! Meanwhile, head downtown for some last minute shopping.
Two days! Friday December 20 12-3pm and Saturday 21 10-3pm • $15 for each child but adults are free! • Drop in only! 
New Years Early Eve
For kids 5 & up, younger kids must be accompanied by an adult 
Join us for a BIG celebration! Crafts and party hat making begins at 10:30am with a balloon drop at noon to ring in the New Year! We toast with fizzy fake cocktails and noisemakers! Games are played and popcorn is made. DOOR PRIZES TOO!
December 31• 10:00 am-2:00 pm • Ages 0-14 • $15 for each child but adults are free! REGISTER

Grand Rapids Ballet School at the Arts Council

​Grand Rapids Ballet children’s classes meet at the Arts Council on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Grand Rapids Ballet School is excited to bring ballet classes to the Michigan lakeshore at Holland Area Arts Council in Holland, Michigan. Classes include Creative Dance for ages 3-4, Beginner Ballet ages 7-9, and Explorer Dance for Down syndrome. 

All registration goes through the Grand Rapids Ballet.  For more information and how to enroll, please visit grballet.com