Whether your child's passion is painting, ceramics or film-making, there are plenty of courses and camps available to nurture little artists in the Cayman Islands. Here we give a list of art classes, activities and cultural foundations that have tons of Arts & Crafts activities for children.
The National Gallery of the Cayman Islands (NGCI) has an extensive education schedule offering a wealth of community programmes such as ‘Family Fun Days’ which take place roughly once per quarter, special events, and free exhibition guides created for families to enjoy quality time together. In addition, they offer a weekly after-school programme, ‘Walkers Art Club,’ for all ages from pre-schoolers to teens. Summer programmes for families are also offered. Pre-registration may be required for special events. Email: education@nationalgallery.org.ky or visit the What’s On section at www.nationalgallery.org.ky for a complete programme of events.
Art’y Parties offers art parties, face painting, waterproof airbrush body painting, home-school and art clubs, school holiday art camps, private art classes, waterproof school labels and personalised party favours. Located at 6 Devon Road, Prospect. Call: (345) 928 0284, email: artypartiescayman@yahoo.com or visit their website or Facebook page for more information.
3 Girls & A Kiln offers a Saturday kids' drop-in studio once a month from 11am-2pm, with no need to book. Price for adults is $10 and $8 for kids, plus the amount for your chosen piece (anywhere between $15-$25). They also offer camps during the school holidays. Visit www.3girlsandakiln.com to find a list of upcoming events.
Shilpa offers step-by-step Henna tattoo tutorials, face painting and arts and crafts activities and classes like acrylic painting, decorative candle making and paper parasol painting classes for children. She can also do face painting, henna tattoos and balloon twisting for birthday parties and events. Visit her website for more information or contact her at (345) 927 1763 or email: tshilpa74@gmail.com.
Art Nest offers a variety of weekly, quarterly and after-school creative classes for toddlers, children, teens and families. They also offer popular art camps during the school holidays. Elizabethan Square, 80 Shedden Road, George Town. Call (345) 927 2258 for a full schedule of monthly events or visit their website.