Business Details
40 Years
experience
Family-Owned Art Classes & Summer Camps Since 1986
Kidsart has been dedicated to teaching skill-based art education since 1986. Founded by Ed and Sher Warren, the company emphasizes classical realism and individualized instruction for students aged 4 to adults. Our curriculum focuses on drawing, painting, and clay sculpture, using a step-by-step method to build foundational skills. We prioritize quality over franchising, ensuring personalized programs tailored to each student's abilities and interests. Our approach fosters motor skills, academic performance, and self-confidence through visual learning. With studios across California, Oregon, Washington, and North Carolina, we serve over 5,000 students annually.Our team includes experienced instructors trained in traditional art techniques, many of whom are former students. We offer year-round classes, seasonal camps, and homeschool partnerships to nurture artistic growth. Recognized with the Walt Disney Motif Award, our programs emphasize creativity through mastery of classical techniques. By combining structured lessons with flexible pacing, we empower students to develop lifelong artistic abilities.
Services
Art Classes
Summer Camps
Drawing Lessons
Painting Instruction
Clay Sculpture
Seasonal Workshops
Homeschool Programs
Portraiture Classes
Anime & Cartooning
Printmaking Workshops
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1986 with proven art education methodology
- Individualized curriculum adapts to each student's abilities and pace
- Proven motor skill and academic performance improvements through art
- Offers 12+ mediums including oil painting and clay sculpture
- Approved homeschool vendor with specialized programs
What people say
Patient instructors
Skill development
Supportive environment
Creative growth
Technical mastery
Services
Art Classes
Structured art instruction for ages 4+. Students learn realistic drawing techniques, color theory, and composition through individualized programs. Classes use progressive skill-building to develop classical art fundamentals while fostering creativity and self-expression. Programs adapt to each student's pace and interests.
Summer Camps
Themed art camps for ages 6-17. Camps explore multiple mediums including clay sculpture, printmaking, and character design. Half-day and full-day options available with projects that build technical skills while encouraging creative exploration through hands-on art activities.
Clay Sculpture
Instruction in clay modeling techniques for all skill levels. Students create 3D artworks using traditional sculpting methods. Projects include character design, architectural models, and relief sculptures that develop spatial awareness and tactile art skills.
Painting Instruction
Comprehensive painting curriculum covering watercolor, acrylic, and oil mediums. Students learn color mixing, brush techniques, and layering methods. Lessons emphasize value control and color theory to create realistic, dimensional paintings.
Homeschool Programs
Customized art instruction for homeschool students. Approved vendor status allows integration with homeschool curricula. Classes focus on visual learning skills that enhance academic performance through artistic development and creative problem-solving.
People
Ed Warren
Founder
Ed Warren co-founded Kidsart in 1986 after recognizing the lack of structured art education in schools. He developed the core curriculum emphasizing classical realism and has trained hundreds of instructors, including his daughters who now run studios.
Sher Warren
CEO
Sher Warren co-founded Kidsart and created its organizational structure. As CEO, she oversees program development and studio expansion while maintaining educational quality across all locations since the company's inception.
Rachael Cartwright
Art Director
Rachael Cartwright runs multiple Kidsart studios and teaches advanced art techniques. She has expanded the program's offerings while maintaining classical training methods. Her leadership continues the family tradition of quality art education.
Anna Sheklow
Studio Director
Anna Sheklow directs Kidsart studios and trains instructors in the company's teaching methods. With graduate education in art, she combines academic knowledge with practical experience to develop programs that enhance students' artistic abilities.
Izabell Saldana
Instructor
Izabell Saldana teaches art classes and assists in curriculum implementation. She helps students develop technical skills while encouraging creative expression through various mediums, following the Kidsart methodology for individualized instruction.
Questions
What age groups do your art classes accommodate?
We offer classes for children aged 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, teens, and adults through individualized instruction programs.
What art mediums do you teach?
Our curriculum covers pencil, colored pencil, markers, charcoal, watercolor, acrylics, oils, and clay sculpture techniques.
Do you offer summer art programs?
Yes, we provide seasonal camps with themed projects exploring different mediums like clay sculpture, printmaking, and character design.
Are your instructors qualified to teach art?
All instructors receive specialized training in our methodology, with many being former students who completed formal art education.
Can homeschool students participate in your programs?
Yes, we're approved as a homeschool vendor and offer customized programs that integrate with educational curricula.
What makes your art instruction unique?
Our step-by-step method combines classical realism with individualized pacing, focusing on foundational skills before creative exploration.
