Weekend Art Activities for Kids in Savannah: Studio or Museum?
Compare Savannah weekend art options: Scribble’s free Saturday studio, Telfair’s family drop-in art and private parties. Check ages, dates, costs and how to join.
Updated October 30, 2026
Planning a creative weekend in Savannah starts with a simple choice: reserve a particular studio session, make art together during a museum visit, or organize a private celebration. Those plans have different age ranges, costs and caregiver arrangements, even when all three involve an art table.
This guide compares Scribble Art Studio’s Open Studio Saturdays with Telfair Museums’ Drop-In Studio and points party planners to a separate private booking. It is for families choosing one weekend outing. For an ongoing weekly lesson, use our Savannah art-class comparison linked below.
A Sunday sewing option for older teens
For a teen interested in making with fabric, Sew with Suzy offers a Sunday class from 4:30–5:30 p.m. at Scribble. The listing starts at age 14 and offers both monthly enrollment and single drop-ins. Use the teen sewing guide linked below to compare the two prices, plan machine use and prepare for a first lesson.
Choose the format before choosing the date
For a child who wants a particular art afternoon, start with the studio calendar. For a family wanting to make art together within a museum visit, start with Telfair. For a birthday guest list, use the private-party listing; a place at Open Studio is not a private room reservation.
| Weekend plan | Who and when | Cost and next step |
|---|---|---|
| Scribble Open Studio Saturdays | Ages 5–14; selected Saturdays, 4:30–6:30 p.m. | Currently listed as free. Reserve an available date on KidzMaps. |
| Telfair Drop-In Studio | All ages with an adult caregiver; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Art activity included with museum admission. Check admission and the museum’s current schedule. |
| Scribble private art birthday party | Listed ages 3–18; a separate reserved session for your group. | Checked future morning sessions list $325. Use the party guide and exact session calendar. |
Public listings and Telfair’s family-program page checked October 24, 2026. A listed session or museum schedule does not guarantee space on every date.
Scribble Open Studio: a reserved Saturday afternoon
Open Studio Saturdays is at Scribble Art Studio, 212 East 37th Street, Savannah. The listing gives ages 5–14 and a two-hour session from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Art supplies are included, and the description lists ten seats per week. That is the session size, not a live count of remaining places.
At our October 24 check, the future selectable dates were November 7, 14 and 21, and December 5, 12 and 19, 2026. Do not assume every Saturday is offered: October 24 was closed, and October 31 and November 28 were not shown as choices. The live calendar should decide your plan.
The public provider card currently labels this program free. Select the exact date and review the booking details before confirming. A free session can still require a reservation; deciding to attend is not the same as having a confirmed place.
Before your first visit, ask the studio about caregiver attendance or drop-off, the project planned for your date and how it adapts the activity for different ages. The public description does not settle those questions. For siblings outside the listed age range, ask before adding them to the plan.
Telfair Drop-In Studio: make art together during a museum visit
Telfair lists Drop-In Studio at the Jepson Center on Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., for all ages with an adult caregiver. The activity is included with museum admission; entry is not automatically free.
Expect self-paced artmaking with a studio assistant at 207 West York Street. Plan this as a family visit and check admission for the whole group.
Use the linked museum page to check the current schedule and admission before traveling.
A short decision checklist for your family
A younger sibling wants to join: Scribble’s Open Studio range starts at five. Telfair describes an all-ages activity with a caregiver. For either option, match the plan to each child instead of assuming one sibling’s eligibility covers everyone.
You need a morning plan: Telfair lists a 10 a.m.–2 p.m. drop-in window. Scribble Open Studio starts at 4:30 p.m. Keep the activity time separate from travel, parking and meals when you compare the two.
Your child wants to try a studio before weekly lessons: A single Open Studio date can introduce the setting. It is not a promise of the same teacher, project or lesson structure as a recurring course. Afterward, ask which weekly class would fit your child’s age and interests.
You are inviting a birthday group: Use the private-party option and agree the group size, project and caregiver arrangements. Do not treat several individual studio reservations as an exclusive party.
A simple plan needs four confirmed details: the date, the participating children, who stays with them and the total cost. Write those down before you add other stops. If one is unclear, use the provider or museum contact route to settle it first.
When a private art party is the better fit
Scribble has a separate instant-booking birthday-party listing. The morning calendar checked October 24 showed November 14, 21 and 28 sessions at 10 a.m.–noon for $325, while November 7 was full. Availability is specific to the selected time; a month-level availability label is not enough.
The party guide below covers the guest count, refreshments, project questions and booking checklist. Start there if you need a celebration for a group. For an ordinary weekend outing, use Open Studio or the museum option instead.
Before you leave home
Recheck the selected date: For Scribble, keep the booking confirmation and confirm the date and time. For Telfair, recheck the current weekend schedule and admission details.
Sort the practical details: Ask about suitable clothing, accessibility needs and how to carry artwork home. Supplies are included in Scribble’s Open Studio listing, but do not assume that snacks or other extras are provided.
Plan for the location you chose: Scribble is on East 37th Street; the Jepson Center is on West York Street. Check your route and parking for the actual venue rather than treating both as the same stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there free Saturday art activities for kids in Savannah?
Scribble’s Open Studio Saturdays is currently labeled free on its public KidzMaps provider page. It lists ages 5–14, supplies included and selected Saturdays from 4:30–6:30 p.m. Choose an available date and review the booking details before confirming.
Does Scribble Open Studio run every Saturday?
No. The October 24, 2026 check showed selectable dates on November 7, 14 and 21 and December 5, 12 and 19. Use the live calendar rather than assuming every weekend is available.
Can parents make art with children at Telfair on weekends?
Yes. Its Drop-In Studio is an accompanied family activity. Check the museum’s family-program page for current hours and admission details.
Is Open Studio the same as booking an art birthday party?
No. Open Studio reserves places in a listed session. Scribble’s private birthday party has its own listing, price and calendar. Use the party guide for group planning and the exact party session for availability.
Sources and further reading
Plan your Savannah art outing: Plan a Sunday sewing class for a teen, Reserve a Saturday studio date, Compare weekly Savannah art classes, Plan a private art birthday party
