YOUTH ART
Phoenix Center for the Arts offers visual arts classes for youth, age 6 to 18. Students will be able to grow their artistic skills in a variety of classes. Art classes are available for youth at both the Downtown and North Phoenix campuses. Oil painting, pencil drawing, anime and manga drawing, and more are available throughout the year.
Note: Click the “Sign Up” button at the bottom of a class description to register through the Center’s Mindbody registration platform. A Mindbody account is required to register for classes at the Center. Questions about registration or financial aid? Call (602) 254-3100 or email frontdesk@phoenixcenterforthearts.org to speak to a Patron Services Associate.
Prior to arriving for in-person classes, students are required to digitally sign our Student Agreement.
Youth Ceramics
Date: February 26, 2026 5:00 pm - March 19, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Description: This is a class for children from the ages of 8-13 years old. This 4 week class will be an introductory class for kids to work on fun handbuilding clay projects. All materials and tools will be provided for use during the classes.
Materials: Clay, Glazes, Firings and Tools will be provided for students use
Prerequisite: NO experience required
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 8-13
Cost: $150.00
Afterschool Program 2 All 5 Days
Date: March 16, 2026 3:30 pm - May 22, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 10/10
Description: Phoenix Center for the Arts is excited to present a new afterschool program for the students at Arizona School for the Arts! We understand that not all families need afterschool coverage every day, and this program is designed to offer flexibility and enrichment. Students can register for individual sessions based on their needs and interests—whether they attend once a week or more regularly. This structure allows students the freedom to explore a variety of creative pursuits, both at ASA and beyond.
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 19 weeks
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $500.00
Afterschool Program Session 2 Monday
Date: March 16, 2026 3:30 pm - May 18, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 9 weeks
Days Off: 03/30/2026
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $280.00
Afterschool Program Session 2 Tuesday
Date: March 17, 2026 3:30 pm - May 19, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 9 weeks
Days Off: 03/31/2026
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $280.00
Afterschool Program Session 2 Wednesday
Date: March 18, 2026 3:30 pm - May 20, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 9 weeks
Days Off: 04/01/2026
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $280.00
Afterschool Program Session 2 Thursday
Date: March 19, 2026 3:30 pm - May 21, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 9 weeks
Days Off: 04/02/2026
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $280.00
Afterschool Program Session 2 Friday
Date: March 20, 2026 3:30 pm - May 22, 2026 5:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Materials: None
Prerequisite: No Experience
Duration: 9 weeks
Days Off: 04/03/2026
Ages: 8-17
Cost: $280.00
Anime and Manga Style Drawing (11-13)
Date: March 23, 2026 6:15 pm - May 18, 2026 7:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 8/9
Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.
Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga
Duration: 9 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 11-13
Cost: $65.00 (ESA Accepted!)
Please arrive 15 minutes before class begins.
Anime and Manga Drawing 13-18
Date: March 23, 2026 7:30 pm - May 18, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/9
Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.
Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 9 weeks
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $125.00
Anime and Manga 11-13
Date: March 25, 2026 6:15 pm - May 27, 2026 7:15 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 9/9
Instructor: Damon Begay [he/him]
Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.
Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga
Duration: 10 weeks
Prerequisites: None
Ages: 11-13
Cost: $140.00
Arrival Time: Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of class.
Anime and Manga Drawing 13-18
Date: March 25, 2026 7:30 pm - May 27, 2026 8:30 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 7/9
Description: Unleash your inner manga artist! Learn to create dynamic and expressive characters with our hands-on studio class. Dive deep into manga production, color palettes, and drawing techniques. By the end of the class, each student will have their own portfolio full of manga pages. You’ll meet other students who are massive anime and manga fans as well.
Materials: Your favorite pencil and manga
Prerequisite: None
Duration: 10 weeks
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $140.00
Youth Ceramics
Date: April 09, 2026 5:00 pm - April 30, 2026 7:00 pm
Location: Phoenix Center For The Arts
Available Slots: 6/6
Description: This is a class for children from the ages of 8-13 years old. This 4 week class will be an introductory class for kids to work on fun handbuilding clay projects. All materials and tools will be provided for use during the classes.
Materials: Clay, Glazes, Firings and Tools will be provided for students use
Prerequisite: NO experience required
Duration: 4 weeks
Ages: 8-13
Cost: $150.00