Best Art Easel for Kids
Best Art Easel for Kids
Wiping watercolors off your dining room table has gotten old, and you’re in the market for an art easel for your budding impressionist. Great choice! Art easels not only help you reclaim your space from arts-and-crafts sprawl, but they also encourage a love of creativity and expression in your little ones.
This guide will help you decide exactly what you’re looking for and point you to the perfect easel for your space and your little artist.
What are easels?
An easel is a simple (but game-changing) tool for little Picassos. It’s a stand that holds paper or a chalkboard at just the right height, giving kids a dedicated space to draw, paint, and create. Most kids’ easels come with fun extras like a dry-erase board, a chalkboard, or even a roll of paper for endless masterpieces.
What age are art easels for?
Is an easel good for kids?
Absolutely! An easel is fun for kids to use, but it also helps them develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. Standing while drawing or painting also encourages movement and better posture. Plus, having a designated art space keeps the mess (somewhat) contained, so you can enjoy their creativity without finding crayon doodles on the walls!
What should you look for in a kid’s art easel?
- Size
Two things to consider here: the space you have in your home and the size of your little one. If you don’t have room for a standalone easel or if you’re buying for a toddler, tabletop easels are a great choice.
For standing easels, a height of 45- 51” is ergonomically correct for kiddos 3 and up. Tots 3 and under can use these easels as well, though they may need a stool to reach the top. If you have ample space, you may even consider a full art table instead of an easel.
- Construction
This goes without saying, but sturdy is better when it comes to anything your kids will be using frequently. Flimsy, wobbly easels are a paint splatter waiting to happen.
- Storage
Art easels with storage trays and bins keep supplies handy as your kid’s work and help minimize messes (for the most part – we are talking about kids and paint here after all). Larger trays also provide a place for those messy masterpieces to dry.
- Accessories
If you’ve been browsing through paint easels for kids, you’ve probably rolled your eyes at a few features (blacklights, anyone?). But some accessories really do enhance your kids’ time at their art station. Mess-free paint cups, clips for hanging wet paintings to dry, and storage caddies keep art time organized and fun.
- Artistic Mediums
Okay, so “artistic mediums” in this case is just a fancy term for “Can my kids do more than paint?” Paint easels for kids that also have built-in chalkboards, dry erase boards, and art paper rolls helps kids explore different ways to create. Because kids can easily switch back and forth between mediums, they’re less likely to get bored with their easel, and you can really see their creativity shine!
Best Art Easels for Kids
Now that you’ve got an idea of what you’re looking for in your little ones, here’s a lineup of our best easels for the kids in your life!
Deluxe Wooden Easel $154.99
This sturdy wooden easel manages to look both fun and chic. A large lower tray is ideal for storing supplies and paintings, and smaller upper trays keep brushes, chalk, and markers handy.
Create N Play Art Easel $109.99
The Create N Play Art Easel is a 360° double-sided easel with a chalkboard, whiteboard, and a built-in paper roll holder for endless creativity. Bungee cords keep paper in place, while paint cups, trays, and side organizers neatly store supplies. A lower drying shelf adds convenience, making this easel a perfect all-in-one creative station for kids!
Storage Easel $124.99
A must-have for the little artists in your home, this easel features a double-sided design with a dry-erase surface on one side and a chalkboard on the other. It also comes with convenient and sealable spill-proof paint cups, easy-clean plastic trays, and removable storage bins to keep supplies organized.
Art Table with Drying Rack and Storage $184.99
Alright, it’s technically not an easel, but if you have space, this art table is definitely something to consider. With ample storage and organizers, this table makes a great workstation for all your kiddo’s arts and crafts projects.
An art easel is great for kids of all ages, providing a space for them to explore their creativity, develop important skills, and have fun while learning. Whether your child is a budding artist or just loves to doodle, the right easel can inspire hours of imaginative play!
Shop all our wooden kids’ art easels here.
*Prices are correct as of the publication of this article.
