Learn & Create

The Montclair Art Museum School of Art


Montclair Art Museum offers a dynamic range of art classes, workshops, and camps for kids, teens, and adults. Whether you're picking up a paintbrush for the first time or honing your skills, our programs are designed to inspire creativity, build confidence, and explore new artistic techniques while offering a mindful, screen-free space to disconnect and focus on self-expression. 

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Why Learn With Us?

  • Hands-On Learning: Explore a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, collage, mixed media, and more. 

  • Award-Winning Programs: Voted New Jersey’s #1 Art School, our classes are led by professional artists and educators who bring passion and expertise to every session. 

  • A Break from Screen Time: Art classes help kids and teens develop focus, creativity, and real-world connections.

  • Art as Wellness: Creating art is a proven way to reduce stress, build self-awareness, and enhance emotional well-being—perfect for all ages! 

  • Accessibility for All: Classes are inclusive of people with disabilities, and new Access classes and private instruction are also available to ensure everyone can participate in a creative experience.

  • Member Perks: Enjoy 20% off class registration and other exclusive benefits when you become a museum member! 

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Kids' Art Classes and Camps (Ages 6–12)

Fun, Creative & Screen-Free! 

Spark your child's imagination and give them a mindful, hands-on creative experience! Our kid-friendly art classes introduce young artists to colorful, interactive projects that encourage self-expression, problem-solving, and fine motor skills development. Whether it's painting, clay sculpting, or collage-making, kids will love these engaging lessons, which also help reduce screen dependence and improve focus. 

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Teen Classes & Workshops (Ages 13–17)

Express Yourself, Unplug, and Create

A creative space where teens can explore different art forms, express themselves, develop new relationships, and build their skills. Class options include drawing & illustration, digital drawing & design, collage & paper design, painting, and ceramics. 

A Better Alternative to Screen Time: Studies show that engaging in art can help teens manage stress, improve focus, and develop health habits. 

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Adult Classes & Workshops (Ages 18+)

Learn, Create, Relax 

From beginner to advanced levels, our adult art classes provide a chance to de-stress, develop new skills, and connect with like-minded creatives. Whether you're interested in ceramics, figure drawing, printmaking, or watercolor, there's a class designed for you.  

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Educational Programs
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School Group Tour
Tours
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Instructor with MAM Studio Class
Educators
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Family participating in one of our Drop-in Studios
Families
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Three teens are sitting at a table in the digital media lab at MAM. They are all focused on the work they are doing on their surface pro laptops.
Teens
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Campers are working on a large, collaborative painting on a table. One camper is sitting on the table to reach the part that he is working on.
Camps
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people drawing in the drop-in draw along on Free First Thursday Night
Private Instruction
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Scholarships
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Accessibility


MAM is accessible to all. MAM is an approved Goods and Services provider through the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and we provide assisted listening devices, captioning, or ASL upon request.