Academy of Art & Design

Academy of Art & Design — Multi-Discipline Studio on 28th Street

Academy of Art & Design runs out of 28th Street in the Cascade area of Grand Rapids, offering an unusually broad curriculum — art classes alongside coding, chess, and Chinese calligraphy — under one roof. The studio serves Cascade, Forest Hills, and East Grand Rapids families with both private and group instruction.

Multi-Discipline Kids Programs

Unique multi-subject offering. Classes include:
- Group and private art classes for kids
- Creative Fun Play drop-in studio
- DIY canvas painting, tie-dye, ceramics
- Coding classes for kids
- Chess class
- Chinese calligraphy classes
- Online Zoom lessons
- Summer art camps

What's Included

• Multi-discipline instruction under one roof
• Private and group lesson options
• In-person or Zoom flexibility
• Affordable per-lesson pricing ($20–$30)
• Drop-in Creative Fun Play studio
• Age-appropriate progressions
• Cascade location with parking

Experience

Kids build skills across art and adjacent disciplines (coding, calligraphy) in a studio that blurs the line between art school and enrichment center. Best fit for Cascade/Forest Hills families wanting multi-subject enrichment and for parents seeking affordable group or private lesson options.