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Creative Arts Lessons & Classes Guide

Louisville Central & SW

By Laura Valentine August 21, 2025

The arts aren’t just about paintbrushes, dance shoes, or instruments—they’re about creativity, self-expression, and confidence. Giving kids opportunities to explore the arts helps them develop problem-solving skills, imagination, and a sense of community.

Here in Louisville, we’re lucky to live in a city overflowing with culture. From colorful murals to inspiring sculptures, creativity is all around us. Encouraging your child to take part in the arts allows them to not only appreciate this vibrant city but also to become part of it.

Below, you’ll find a list of lessons and classes available for Louisville kiddos, organized into three groups: Visual Arts, Performance Arts, and Musical Arts. Whether your child loves to paint, act, sing, or play an instrument, there’s a space waiting for them to shine.


Musical Lessons & Classes


Highlands Music Academy (Website)
2309 Taylorsville Rd | 40205
πŸ“ž 502-519-5109
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Bizianes Music (Website)
2317 Bardstown Rd | 40205
πŸ“ž (502) 459-4686
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Doo Wop Music Lessons (Website)
1587 Bardstown Road | 40205
πŸ“ž (502) 456-5250
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Steilberg String Instruments, LLC (Website)
4029 Bardstown Rd | 40218
πŸ“ž (502) 491-2337
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Smart Singer Studio (Website)
31 Hallsdale Drive | 40220
πŸ“ž 502-269-6398
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The Academy of Music at St Gabriel (Website)
5505 Bardstown Rd | 40291
πŸ“ž (502) 239-5481
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Performance Arts


Stage One (Website)
1129 Payne St | 40204
πŸ“ž 502-498-2436
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Center Stage (Website)
3600 Dutchmans Lane | 40205
πŸ“ž 502-459-0660
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Classic Melodies Performance Institute (Website)
1191 Hillview Blvd, Ste 6 | 40229
πŸ“ž 502-955-7494
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Visual Arts


Payton Glass Activity Center (Website)
815 W. Market St., Suite 100 | 40202
πŸ“ž 502-992-3270
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AA Clay Studio (Website)
2829 South Fourth Street | 40208
πŸ“ž (502) 287-9666
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Ms. Audrey's Crafting Emporium (Website)
1703 Bardstown Road | 40205
πŸ“ž 512-585-6717
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"Discover a variety of hands-on classes right here in Louisville. There’s always something inspiring happening in our studio. We provide all the supplies—you just bring your curiosity and creativity.  Whether you’re picking up a craft for the first time or returning to a favorite hobby, we’d love to have you join us. Browse our class schedule, find what sparks your interest, and come make something beautiful. "




A Purposeful Ponte Studio (Website)
1939 Goldsmith Lane | 40218
πŸ“ž 502-324-5244
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The Little Loomhouse (Website)
328 Kenwood Hill Road | 40214
πŸ“ž 1 502-367-4792
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Metro Arts (Website)
8360 Dixie Highway | 40258
πŸ“ž 502-937-2055


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