Painting Pandas is excited to announce the return of our virtual classes launching Spring 2026.
AUSTIN, TX, January 1, 2026 — Painting Pandas Academy brings live virtual art classes back to the e-learning platform in Spring 2026. Register now for early access to K-5 instructor-led sessions and our new digital library.
After countless requests from our community, Painting Pandas is bringing back the virtual online classes families have loved, now being hosted on our new Painting Pandas Academy e-learning platform. Designed with educators and families in mind, our virtual art classes will continue to emphasize the creative process as much as the final artwork, guiding young artists through each stage of art-making while keeping their unique voice and vision at the center.
Our live virtual art classes will feature our professional instructors leading real-time sessions for K-5 students. Each class emphasizes hands-on art-making with accessible materials, contemporary artists, and cross-curricular connections to subjects such as language arts, math, science and social studies. Throughout each live session, families will gain access to Painting Pandas Academy's digital library of 72 on-demand video lessons, so the creativity never has to stop.
While Painting Pandas has historically served Austin area students through in-person workshops, Mobile Studio pop-ups, and art supply distribution to Title I schools, our virtual classes will open the door to families nationwide. Whether you're a homeschooling parent/guardian, a classroom teacher looking for enrichment programming, or a family wanting to nurture your child's creativity in the new year, our live online art classes meet you where you are.
Families can register now for early access to the Painting Pandas Academy digital library and secure spots in Spring 2026 live virtual art classes. Early registrants will receive immediate access to on-demand K-5 art lessons.
Visit www.paintingpandasacademy.org to register. For information about Painting Pandas Austin community programs, visit www.paintingpandas.org.
About Painting Pandas
Painting Pandas is an Austin-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making art educationaccessible to all children. Through in-person workshops, Mobile Studio pop-ups, art supply distribution to underserved schools, and the new Painting Pandas Academy online platform, the organization serves K-5 students with standards-aligned, culturally diverse art curriculum.
Learn more at www.paintingpandas.org.
