Art for Kids Hub
Free, step-by-step drawing lessons for kids taught by Rob Jensen and his children on YouTube and ArtForKidsHub.com. An optional ad-free ArtForKidsHub.tv membership adds exclusive lessons, playlists and offline viewing from $5.99 a month.
What is Art for Kids Hub?
Art for Kids Hub is a family-run art channel. Rob Jensen teaches simple, step-by-step drawing lessons, and his wife Teryn and their four kids often draw along on camera. The family has been making lessons since 2012, and the YouTube channel has passed 10 million subscribers.
You can watch free on YouTube, or on ArtForKidsHub.com, which sorts lessons by category without YouTube's recommendations. A paid membership, ArtForKidsHub.tv, adds an ad-free space.
How it works
Pick a lesson, grab paper and markers, and draw along. Rob shows each line slowly, usually in pencil first, then marker, then color. Most lessons take 10 to 30 minutes. Kids can usually follow along alone once the video is playing, which makes it a popular quiet-time or classroom activity.
Categories include:
- Drawing (animals, cartoons, characters, funny foods)
- Painting, origami and paper crafts
- Holidays and seasons
- Lessons for parents and teachers
What it covers
Art for Kids Hub teaches directed drawing: copying a demonstration step by step. That builds fine motor skills, shape recognition, patience and confidence. It doesn't teach art history, the elements of art or open-ended composition in any sequence. There are no grade levels or assessments.
Who it's best for
It fits kids about 4 to 12 who want quick, fun projects, and families who want free art with almost no prep. Teachers use it for short classroom art breaks. For a structured program with art history and technique, look at ARTistic Pursuits. Browse more arts programs.
Pricing at a glance
Free with ads on YouTube and the website. As of October 2026, ArtForKidsHub.tv costs $5.99 a month or $64.99 a year, each with a 7-day free trial. You can cancel anytime. Supplies are basic: paper, pencil and markers.
Can a scholarship or ESA pay for it?
Maybe, for the paid membership. Some ESA programs allow enrichment subscriptions, while others limit streaming services. Each program decides. Check your state, such as Arizona or Florida, or start at our scholarships hub. Save Art for Kids Hub to your wishlist alongside a full art curriculum and apply once on Edulist.
How it compares
- ARTistic Pursuits is a full K–12 art curriculum with art history, real media and video lessons.
- KiwiCo sends hands-on art and craft kits by mail.
- Outschool offers live small-group art classes with a teacher.
- PBS Kids is free and covers creativity among many subjects for younger kids.
Looking for more no-cost options? See enrichment programs for kids.
Who Art for Kids Hub is for (and who it isn’t)
Best for
- Kids ages 4–12 who want fun, quick drawing projects
- Families who want a free art activity with almost no prep
- Teachers needing a short, reliable classroom art break
- Kids who love cartoons, animals and holiday themes
Look elsewhere if
- Families wanting art history, technique and open-ended creativity
- Older students ready for realistic drawing instruction
- Parents who want no ads and no YouTube, unless they pay for the membership
Art for Kids Hub pros and cons
Pros
- Free, with thousands of lessons
- Friendly family teaching style kids relate to
- Needs only paper and markers
- Affordable ad-free membership with offline viewing
- Easy to search by theme, holiday or season
Cons
- Mostly directed drawing: kids copy rather than compose
- No art history, scope and sequence or assessment
- Free version has ads and the YouTube environment
- Few projects for teens
What’s included
- Thousands of free step-by-step drawing lessons on YouTube and the website
- Lessons led by Rob Jensen, often drawing alongside his kids
- Categories for drawing, painting, origami, paper crafts, holidays and seasons
- ArtForKidsHub.tv membership: ad-free, exclusive lessons, offline downloads
- Playlists by theme, season and age
- Apps for iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku and web
How much does Art for Kids Hub cost?
As of October 2026, the lessons are free on YouTube and on ArtForKidsHub.com, both with ads. The paid ArtForKidsHub.tv membership costs $5.99 a month or $64.99 a year. It removes ads and adds exclusive lessons, offline viewing and curated playlists on TV, tablet and phone.
| Plan | Price | Billed | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArtForKidsHub.tv monthly | $5.99/mo | Monthly | $5.99/mo |
| ArtForKidsHub.tv yearly | $64.99/yr | Yearly | $5.42/mo |
Free trial: Both membership plans start with a 7-day free trial.
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Art for Kids Hub FAQs
Is Art for Kids Hub free?
Yes. Thousands of lessons are free on YouTube and ArtForKidsHub.com, both with ads. The optional ArtForKidsHub.tv membership removes ads and adds exclusive lessons and offline viewing.
How much is the Art for Kids Hub membership?
As of October 2026, ArtForKidsHub.tv costs $5.99 a month or $64.99 a year. Both plans include a 7-day free trial, and you can cancel anytime.
Who runs Art for Kids Hub?
The Jensen family. Rob Jensen teaches the lessons, and his wife Teryn and their kids often draw along. They have been making lessons since 2012, and the YouTube channel has more than 10 million subscribers.
What supplies do you need for Art for Kids Hub?
Paper, a pencil and markers cover most lessons. Rob usually draws in pencil first, then markers, then color. Some lessons use paint, clay or origami paper.
What ages is Art for Kids Hub for?
The site says it has lessons for every age and skill level. Most projects suit preschoolers through upper elementary, and younger kids may need help with the steps.
Can Art for Kids Hub be a homeschool art curriculum?
It works well as a fun weekly art activity, but it has no scope and sequence, art history or assessments. Families who want a full curriculum often pair it with a program like ARTistic Pursuits.
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