Kids Art Classes in San Juan Capistrano

Petite Canvas is a children’s art studio at River Street Marketplace offering thoughtfully designed art classes for ages 2-13. Kids explore drawing, painting and mixed media in a welcoming studio environment designed to build creativity, confidence and a love of making art.

Serving families in San Juan Capistrano, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo, Dana Point, San Clemente and across South Orange County.

Find the right class for your child:

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  • A caregiver-and-child studio experience built around stories, art materials, and hands-on creative exploration.

    • Monday 10:00–11:00 AM

    • Tuesday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

    • Wednesday 10:00–11:00 AM

    • Thursday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

    • Friday 10:00–11:00 AM

  • A caregiver-supported class designed for preschool-age artists, with age-appropriate projects, materials, and guided creative experiences.

    • Wednesday 3:30–4:30 PM

    • Friday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

  • An independent art class where young artists explore drawing, painting, mixed media, and foundational art techniques through age-appropriate projects.

    • Monday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

    • Tuesday 3:30–4:30 PM

    • Wednesday 1:45–2:45 PM

    • Thursday 1:45–2:45 PM

    • Thursday 4:45–5:45 PM

    • Friday 12:30–1:30 PM

  • An independent studio class for elementary-age artists featuring drawing, painting, mixed media, and a wide variety of art materials and techniques.

    • Monday 12:30–1:30 PM

    • Monday 4:45–5:45 PM

    • Tuesday 4:45–5:45 PM

    • Wednesday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

    • Wednesday 4:45–5:45 PM

    • Thursday 12:30–1:30 PM

  • A 90-minute studio class for older artists with more time for drawing, painting, observation, technique, and developing finished artwork.

    • Monday 1:45–3:15 PM

    • Monday 6:00–7:30 PM

    • Tuesday 1:45–3:15 PM

    • Tuesday 6:00–7:30 PM

    • Thursday 6:00–7:30 PM

  • A shared studio option for independently participating siblings across different Petite Canvas age groups, allowing them to create at the same time.

    • Wednesday 12:30–1:30 PM

    • Friday 1:45–2:45 PM

    • Saturday 11:15 AM–12:15 PM

  • Adaptive versions of our Petite, Foundations, and Atelier programs with smaller class sizes, flexible pacing, sensory-aware teaching, and access to adaptive art tools and materials.

    • Tuesday 10:00–11:00 AM — Petite Studio Adaptive

    • Monday 3:30–4:30 PM — Foundations I Adaptive

    • Saturday 10:00–11:00 AM — Foundations I Adaptive

    • Friday 3:30–4:30 PM — Foundations II Adaptive

    • Thursday 3:30–4:30 PM — Atelier Adaptive

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