Art gift ideas for kids
Art supplies we'd happily give our own kids, a few small family-owned makers we love, and the stores worth browsing, picked for ages 6–8.
Top picks
Things we'd buy ourselves, linked straight to the product.
Crayola Inspiration Art Caseabout $25
About 140 crayons, pencils and markers in a fold-out case. A favorite birthday gift.
Faber-Castell Grip Colored Pencilsabout $15
Triangular pencils with soft grip dots and rich color. A real step up.
Klutz Make Clay Charmsabout $20
A book and kit for making tiny oven-bake clay charms, step by step.
Spirograph Design Setabout $20
The classic gears for drawing swirling patterns. Endlessly absorbing.
From small makers
Family-owned and independent shops making lovely things for young artists.
Shop by brand
Whole stores worth browsing for this age.
Keep every masterpiece
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