Arts
Visual Arts in Helsinki
Visual Arts for kids in Helsinki
There are 14 clubs in Helsinki, training at 27 venues between them. Most groups run in City Centre, Pukinmäki and Kamppi / Ruoholahti. Groups take children from about 3 to 20, split by age and skill level.
Below is each club's own page with its age groups, contact details and location on the map. Filter the list by district if you want something close to home or school.
What it costs
Visual arts is fairly affordable, particularly within Finland's municipally subsidised basic education in the arts, where a term often costs roughly 100 to 250 euros, frequently with materials included; private studios may charge more. Exact prices are listed on each club's page.
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Helsingin kuvataidekoulu
Roihuvuori
Helsinki Art School provides basic education in visual and media arts for children and young people. The school offers a fun and goal-oriented hobby where students can study various art forms, including painting, ceramics, and media art, progressing year by year.
Annantalo
City Centre
Annantalo is an arts centre for children and young people in Helsinki. It offers art courses (ceramics, painting, animation), exhibitions, theatre and dance performances, and events for the whole family.
Paints and Friends
Kallio
Paints and Friends is an art studio in Helsinki (Kallio) offering a wide range of painting workshops. They host special "Child + Adult" workshops where kids can paint or create acrylic pouring art alongside a parent or guardian. The studio provides all necessary materials, including canvases and paints, with professional instructors guiding the creative process.
Neljä Lab
City Centre
A creative lab in Helsinki dedicated to Chinese ink painting and calligraphy. The studio offers regular courses and workshops for children and adults, introducing students to traditional techniques and the 'Four Treasures of Ink Art'.
Pukinmäen kuvataidekoulu
Pukinmäki
A visual arts school in Helsinki offering education in drawing, painting, ceramics, media arts, and other techniques for children and youth. Students develop their artistic skills in various groups and participate in annual exhibitions.
Artventure
City Centre
A creative studio in Helsinki offering fun workshops for kids and adults. Main activities include statue painting, Fluid Bear creation, phone case decoration with cream glue, and making Moru dolls. A great place for birthday parties and leisure time.
Pukinmäen taidekoulut
Pukinmäki
Pukinmäki Art Schools is the most diverse art school in Helsinki, offering basic education in the arts for children, youth, and adults. The school provides classes in visual arts, music, creative writing, circus, dance, and theatre. It also offers classes for young children to participate in together with their parents.
Vapaa Taidekoulu
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
The Free Art School is a private educational institution in Helsinki, founded in 1935, that focuses on painting. The school offers a four-year, full-time study program to become a professional painter, and also organizes open drawing courses and lectures suitable for all levels. The main focus is on adults and young adults pursuing a professional career rather than on children's hobby clubs; no age limits are specified for the open courses, but the student body includes both young people and career changers.
Taidekoulu Alfa
Torpparinmäki
Taidekoulu Alfa offers visual arts courses for children and young people. Specifically, summer courses are organized for children aged 7-12, aimed at developing creative skills through painting, drawing, and other artistic techniques. The school, founded in 1991, is located in the Tuomarinkylä manor in Helsinki and provides a supportive environment for creative growth.
Kulosaaren taidekoulu
Kulosaari
Kulosaari Art School, founded in 2014, offers weekly classes in art, architecture, animation, comics, photography, and fashion drawing for children and youth. Teaching languages are Finnish, Swedish, and English. It is possible to join the groups during the semester if there are available spots.
Helsingin Taiteilijaseuran kuvataidekoulu
Kamppi / Ruoholahti
Helsingin Taiteilijaseura's visual arts school provides visual arts education following the national basic arts curriculum for children and youth aged 4–18. Students practise drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and digital methods at several locations, including the Cable Factory.
Pohjois-Helsingin kuvataidekoulu
East Pakila
Pohjois-Helsingin kuvataidekoulu provides visual-arts education for ages 4-20 following the extended syllabus of basic education in the arts. The teaching is goal-oriented and progresses from one level to the next. The school has premises in Ita-Pakila (Ohrahuhdantie 4 B), Malmi and Kannelmaki.
Studio Eronen ART
Myyrmäki
Eronen.ART is a children's art studio with branches in Helsinki and Vantaa. The studio offers lessons in drawing, painting, sculpture, and other creative arts for children of different ages. The classes aim to develop imagination, creativity, and artistic skills in a supportive and safe atmosphere.
Mimmit ry – Mimmit peinttaa
Other
Mimmit ry (Mimmit peinttaa) is an urban-art association founded in 2017 that promotes graffiti and street art by women and girls. It organises free graffiti and street-art workshops for young people in the Helsinki region and elsewhere in Finland, for example the FunNet activity for 13–28-year-olds. The workshops teach graffiti and street-art techniques under guidance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does visual arts cost in Helsinki?
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Visual arts is fairly affordable, particularly within Finland's municipally subsidised basic education in the arts, where a term often costs roughly 100 to 250 euros, frequently with materials included; private studios may charge more. Exact prices are listed on each club's page.
What age is visual arts suitable for?
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Children can typically start from around four to six with play-based art groups, and classes are organised by age so that simple sensory activities for the youngest progress into more technical, project-based work for older children and teenagers.
Where can I find visual arts clubs in Helsinki?
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Clubs are spread across the city and its districts. Use the map and filters above to find the location nearest to you.