Where to Go for Session 1 and Session 2 Classes
Due to center renovations, Session 1 and Session 2 classes will be held at the Fran Ryan Center, Whetstone Community Center and the Columbus Performing Arts Center. A free leisure card is required for entry. Get prepared for classes by stopping by your nearest community center to obtain your card.
COLUMBUS, OHIO ART CLASSES
With a long line-up of painting, jewelry, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, pottery classes, and beyond, the Cultural Arts Center offers a vast array of options for both beginning and experienced artists. Classes are available in sessions of 7-8 weeks.
Class and workshop registration is handled through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s registration site. If you do not have an account, you will need to sign up for one before registering for any classes or workshops.
Mediums Taught in Our Classes
We have a robust list of recurring classes. Our available classes include:
2026 Schedule of Classes
Session 1
Jan. 5 – Feb. 8, 2026
Registration: December 13, 2024 at 8:30am
No Classes Following Dates:
Jan. 15, Feb. 16
Observed Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day
*Due to center renovations Session 1 classes will be held at the Fran Ryan Center, Whetstone Community Center and the Columbus Performing Arts Center. A free leisure card is REQUIRED for entrance.
Session 2
March 2- April 25, 2026
Registration: February 21, 2025 at 8:30 am
*Due to center renovations Session 2 classes will be held at the Fran Ryan Center, Whetstone Community Center and the Columbus Performing Arts Center. A free leisure card is REQUIRED for entrance.
Session 3
May 4-June 27, 2026
Registration: April 18 at 8:30 am
No Classes Following Dates:
May 25, June 19
Observed Holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth
Session 4
July 13 – September 5, 2026
Registration: June 13 at 8:30 am
No Classes: Sept 1
Observed Holiday: Labor Day
Session 5
September 8th – October 31, 2026
Registration: August 29 at 8:30 am
No Classes: Oct. 12
Observed Holiday: Indigenous People’s Day
Session 6
November 2 – Dec 19
Registration: October 24 at 8:30 a.m.
No Classes: Nov. 26
Observed Holiday: Thanksgiving
Enroll Using Your Gift Card
Find instructions here on how to use your gift card to enroll when registering for classes.
Selling & Displaying Your Work
Students in our classes have the opportunity to submit their work to Created, the Art Shop at the Cultural Arts Center, to be considered for sale. They can also apply to have their work exhibited in our Loft Gallery. Check out both to see where your art might be seen if you take our classes!