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Young Rembrandts teaches Chester County kids to draw while building focus, confidence, and skills that last.
Screen time is up, attention spans are short, and parents across Chester County are searching for something that truly sticks.
Sports are often the first pick for after-school affairs, but not every child is wired for the soccer field or the basketball court. Some kids are builders, thinkers, makers. For those children, there is a pencil waiting.
Young Rembrandts has been teaching children to draw for 38 years. Founded in 1988 by educator Bette Fetter, the program now spans more than 60 locations nationwide, and for good reason.
What sets Young Rembrandts apart is its commitment to drawing as a discipline, not just an activity. It provides a unique approach to art education that engages both sides of the brain.
Through step-by-step drawing lessons, the program helps students develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and critical thinking, all while building confidence and fostering creativity.
The Chester County franchise is led by Cristina Hartley, who discovered the program as a parent and later became a believer after watching what it did for her own child.
Her insider perspective shapes how she runs the program locally.
Classes are designed to meet kids where they are. For the youngest students, classes build the hand strength and coordination that translate directly to writing readiness.
Elementary-aged kids explore perspective, proportion, and technique. Teens can dig into anime, manga, and pastel art with specialized workshops.
They’re building real skills, fine motor control, hand-eye coordination, focus, critical thinking, and confidence, one drawing at a time.
No matter the age or skill level, every student works at their own pace, measured only against their own progress
“Fostering creativity isn’t just about making better artists,” said Hartley. “It’s about helping kids become more confident, thoughtful, and adaptable people. That’s something that sticks with them long after the drawings are done.”
This philosophy pays off visibly. Teachers at partner schools like the Goddard School of West Goshen have seen it firsthand, noting real artistic transformation in students regardless of age or starting point.
Alumni have gone on to enter competitions, win awards, and bring their creativity into their communities. All because someone showed them they could draw.
The window to build these habits is shorter than most parents realize. Summer programs are open now, and fall enrollment for the upcoming school year is underway. Young Rembrandts clubs meet right at school after dismissal, so getting started couldn’t be simpler.
Give your child the thing that sticks. Learn more today at Young Rembrandts.
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