Kids Painting Class at LACMA, Ages 6 to 8

If you are sorting through upcoming events in Los Angeles for a kid who likes to get paint on their hands, this one is worth a look. LACMA's Kids Art Class: Focus on Painting is a drop-off class for children ages 6 to 8, held in the museum's W.M. Keck Education Center on Wilshire Boulevard.

When: Sunday, November 8, 2026, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (also November 15 and 22) Where: W.M. Keck Education Center, LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Price: $210, or $190 for NexGenLA members, covering all three sessions Ages: 6 to 8, drop-off

What the class covers

Kids look at artworks from LACMA's collection and talk about how artists use composition, color and painting technique to tell a story. Then they paint. The class is taught by artist Rosanne Kleinerman, and every skill level is welcome, so a child who has never held a brush fits in as easily as one who paints at home.

Because the class runs across three Sundays, children get time to build on what they tried the week before instead of rushing through a single project. The museum describes the atmosphere as fun and lively, which is a fair hint that this is a studio class and not a lecture.

Dates and what is included

The single ticket price covers all three sessions: November 8, 15 and 22, each from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Supplies are provided, so there is nothing to pack beyond clothes that can handle a little paint. Parking validation is included too, though LACMA notes it only works in the Pritzker Parking Garage on 6th Street, so plan your drop-off there.

Getting there

The Keck Education Center sits on the LACMA campus in Mid-City, a short walk from the Wilshire corridor. Since this is a drop-off class, parents get a couple of free hours. Many families use that stretch to wander the grounds or grab coffee nearby, and that makes the morning one of the easier weekend plans among the LA events this weekend for families with young artists.

Registration goes through LACMA's own page, and spots in kids' classes tend to fill, so book early if the dates work for you. Check the listing for current availability before you go, and confirm the member rate if your family belongs to NexGenLA.

Why it works for families

Art museums can feel like a "look but don't touch" place to a six-year-old. A class like this flips that around: the galleries become source material, and the kids become the artists. For parents browsing things happening in Los Angeles that go beyond a one-off outing, a three-week commitment with a working artist is a solid pick, and it sits comfortably alongside the rest of LACMA's family programming.