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Learn-to-Paint Studios for Long Island Families
While painting parties are all the rage for ladies' night out, kids can also get in the act (minus the wine, of course). Channel your entire family's inner artists to create a masterpiece worthy of your living room wall. All you need to do it is pick up a paint brush and learn how to paint "happy little trees" and more at these Long Island studios/businesses that offer art lessons for families.
And take a look at our guide for other classes, programs and enrichment activities on Long Island.
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Pint Sized Picassos
North Merrick
pintsizedpicassosny@gmail.com
Kids ages 5-10 will learn painting with pastels and more at these classes in the owner's in-home studio. Classes are 90 minutes and usually run for five weeks at a time. Pint Sized Picassos also offers adult canvas painting classes on site or in their studio.
As You Wish
418 A Bedford Ave., Bellmore
516-590-7878
As You Wish offers various options for learning to paint. Drop off for older kids (Kids Can Paint), Mommy & Me canvas painting for younger kids and weekly Mommy's Night Out events.
Abrakadoodle
55 Lumbar Road, Roslyn
516-686-6900
Classes start at age 20 months and go up to elementary-aged students. Family Doodles is a program for the entire family. It also offers adult Art Splash classes and workshops for canvas painting.
Mini Monet
19 Main St., Sayville
631-218-9797
Painting is among several classes offered at Mini Monet for kids. Children ages 7-10 can brush up on technique using watercolors, acrylic and texture to create their masterpiece. Creative Canvas events also available for adults, as well as an adult drawing & painting Class.
Paint a Piece
6126 Jericho Tpke., Commack
631-486-6969
In addition to pottery and plaster craft painting, Paint a Piece is now offering kids canvas painting activities, Paint a Piece hosts weekly pottery and canvas painting events.
The Painted Canvas
6278 Route 25A, Wading River
631-886-2444
This creative art studio is suitable for children ages 5+, teens and adults. Students learn techniques and create a new project each week. Saturday Paint and Snack and evening Paint and Sip parties are also available.
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