thejamjar — art classes in Al Quoz
- Ages2–11years old
- PriceAED 116a session, lowest price
- OpenAskNot published yet
- WhereAl QuozOpen in Maps
About The Jam Jar
thejamjar is a community arts space at Alserkal Avenue in Al Quoz 1, known for DIY canvas painting and a monthly programme of kids' art workshops. Early Exploration covers the youngest: in Artful Toddlers (ages 2.5-4) each child explores colour and texture alongside one adult, and Little Ones (ages 4-6) is a fun, playful acrylic painting session. Junior Workshops run for ages 4-11, and the six-week Young Artists Programme for ages 7-11 works through a different material each Saturday, from yarn and clay to metal foil and fabric. Sessions are listed month by month with a price, age band and capacity of 10 per class, and are paid in full when you book. Outside workshops, families can rent an easel, canvas and paints for a DIY session in the open studio. The studio is open every day from 10am, until 7pm most days and 8pm on Fridays, and Google lists it as women-owned.
The activity
Art Classes, explained
Kids' art classes give children hands-on time with paint and other materials, building fine motor skills, focus, creativity and the confidence to try things without a single 'right answer'. Sessions are usually split by age: toddlers do sensory, exploratory work with colour and texture, often with a parent alongside, while older children take on step-by-step projects and techniques such as acrylic painting, weaving, clay or collage. Many children start from around two or three with parent-and-toddler sessions. It suits kids who like making things with their hands and works well as a low-pressure weekend or after-school activity next to more competitive sports.
Who it's for
Children from 2.5 to 11. Artful Toddlers is for ages 2.5-4 with one adult taking part; Little Ones is for ages 4-6; Junior Workshops cover ages 4-11 (the September 2026 Kids Acrylics session was for ages 6-11); the Young Artists Programme is for ages 7-11, and its projects are described as beginner friendly. DIY painting in the open studio is family-friendly, for first-timers or experienced painters.
What to expect
Arrive 10 minutes early: after 10 minutes a child is marked as a no-show and the session counts as used. For Artful Toddlers (2.5-4), one adult joins in, fully engaged, and the price covers both. For older children, parents can stay in the studio but are asked not to sit in the session. Each class takes up to 10 children and focuses on one project; September 2026 projects included an ocean scene with whales and stingrays and quirky food-animal characters. Sessions are paid in full on booking and can be moved once with 24 hours' notice; refund terms differ between the studio's pages, so check before booking. No trial class is published - ask the provider.
Highlights
- Artful Toddlers for ages 2.5-4, child and guardian together, AED 116 a session on the September 2026 listing (thejamjardubai.com)
- Little Ones acrylic sessions for ages 4-6, AED 128 on the September 2026 listing (thejamjardubai.com)
- Junior Workshops for ages 4-11, published month by month, max 10 children per class (thejamjardubai.com)
- Young Artists Programme, ages 7-11: six Saturdays, under way since 19 Sep 2026 (runs to 24 Oct); single sessions listed at AED 298 - ask about joining mid-module or the next intake (thejamjardubai.com)
- Birthday package for children's or adult parties: AED 1,920 for 12 guests and 2 hours in the studio; an instructor is extra (AED 680 for up to 12 guests) (thejamjardubai.com)
- 4.5 on Google from 239 reviews
Why parents rate it
What parents say on Google
thejamjar holds 4.5 on Google from 239 reviews. 172 of those are five-star and 42 are four-star, with 25 at three stars or below.
The facts
- Ages
- 2.5-11 (Artful Toddlers 2.5-4, Little Ones 4-6, Junior Workshops 4-11, Young Artists Programme 7-11) (thejamjardubai.com)
- Prices
- Artful Toddlers: AED 116 (child and guardian)
- Little Ones: AED 128
- Kids Acrylics: AED 157
- Young Artists Programme: AED 1,764 full moduleor AED 298 a session
- All VAT included, September 2026 listings
(thejamjardubai.com)
- Schedule
- Workshops are published month by month. September 2026: Artful Toddlers Sundays 10.30-11.15AM; Little Ones Fridays 2.30-3.30PM; Young Artists Programme Saturdays 10.30AM-12.30PM, 19 Sep-24 Oct 2026 (thejamjardubai.com)
- Where
- Unit H74, Alserkal Avenue, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1, Dubai
- How to book
- thejamjardubai.com/kids-weekly-sessions · thejamjardubai.com/copy-of-kids-workshops · +971 4 341 7303 · [email protected]
- Opening hours
- Mon–Thu10am–7pm
- Fri10am–8pm
- Sat–Sun10am–7pm
Questions parents ask
Good to know
- Parking: paid RTA parking or Alserkal Avenue valet; paying guests get 2 hours of complimentary valet between 1pm and 5pm with a ticket stamped by thejamjar (thejamjardubai.com)
- Artwork left at the studio is kept for up to one month, then recycled (thejamjardubai.com)
- Booking a workshop releases image rights for thejamjar's marketing use - raise it with the studio if you'd rather your child isn't photographed (thejamjardubai.com)
- The studio does not take responsibility for paint damage to clothes, bags or other property (thejamjardubai.com)
- Wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance (Google listing)
Prices, ages and times change — confirm with the provider before you book.
Location
Skip mapAlserkal Avenue, Warehouse 74, Al Quoz Industrial Area 1 - القوز 1 - Dubai
