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.

 
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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

Instructor: Marti Skloven & Liz Behnke

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

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

Instructor: 

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

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

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: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/30/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Afterschool Program Session 2 Tuesday

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

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: 9 weeks

Days Off: 03/31/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Afterschool Program Session 2 Wednesday

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

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: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/01/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Afterschool Program Session 2 Thursday

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

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: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/02/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Afterschool Program Session 2 Friday

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

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: 9 weeks

Days Off: 04/03/2026

Ages: 8-17

Cost: $280.00

Anime and Manga Style Drawing (11-13)

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

Registration is requested at least two days prior to the start of class. Students or Guardians must bring ID to first class.
 
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: 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

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

Prerequisite: None

Duration: 9 weeks

Ages: 13-18

Cost: $125.00

Anime and Manga 11-13

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

Registration is requested at least two days prior to the start of class.

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

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

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

Instructor: Marti Skloven & Liz Behnke

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