We are interested in an inexpensive and fun little art class/lesson for our kids ages 12, 11, 9 in Paris. There are no recommendations within the book. Anyone have any ideas? Thank you.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
15831 posts
Kelly, more information, please. Are you looking for a one day only class and with English instruction? And are you looking for hands-on instruction or child-centered tours?
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
honestly, unless your kids are fluent in French I doubt you will find anything ..
Why not hire a guide to do a child centered tour of the Louvre.. we used Iris from Pariswalks when I took my 11 yr old daughter.. Even though I had been to Louvre many times before I found her tour fascinating and she can cater to children..
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA ☔️
6788 posts
With all due respect, to me this doesn't sound like a great option. It may sound like fun (to you), but even if you could find something tailored to foreign visitors (do such things really exist?), I'd question whether this is really the best way to utilize a very limited commodity - that is, a day in Paris. Your kids can take an art class at home much more easily (they do eixst), where there's no language barrier, and not the same time-pressure, and I'd venture they would get a lot more out of it. If you're hoping that they would gain a deeper appreciation for art they will see on a trip to France, maybe some sort of an art history class at home, before the trip, would benefit them - but for most youngsters (and a lot of adults), that may be a tall order.
Posted by
OP
4 posts
When we were in Florence this past summer, we found an art school that offered a class for kids for a nominal fee. We spent about 1.5-2 hours there. My kids loved it! A real "artist"/instructor offered advice and guidance as they created their own masterpieces. We have wonderful memories and keepsakes. I was hoping to find something similar in Paris.
Posted by
victoria, Canada
11507 posts
If you find something similar please let us know as I am sure others would love it too !
How did you find out about the one on Florence ?
Do consider the tour of Louvre , it makes it come alive for kids ( and adults ) . It's not cheap but it's priceless . My grandmother got me a private tour of the Louvre when i was 13 and it started a life long love of museums
Posted by
Paris
2466 posts
This isn't an art class, per se, but it might be fun - and it's in English:
http://thatlou.com/
And here's the courses offered by the Louvre for kids. English isn't mentioned, but kids can mimic what the others do without much trouble:
http://www.louvre.fr/ateliers
Both these activities require reservations in advance.