We researched the best art easels for creative kids, considering the height, features, and storage options of each. The Delta Children MySize Double-Sided Storage Easel earned our top spot. With this stylish easel, kids can create with chalk, paper, or dry-erase markers with ample storage space. Here are our favorite art easels for kids. This double-sided easel can be used a grand total of four ways: One side is a chalkboard, and the other is a magnetic, dry-erase board that also triples as a blank canvas for paint or crayons. It features a pull-down paper roll with 33 feet of white craft paper. Underneath the easel is space for two bins (included) where your artist can store their crafting supplies when they’re finished. At 3.5 feet tall, it’s the perfect height for toddlers and younger elementary school kids. Users love the stylish design and find that it does not look overly childish. Also, the paper roll is easy to replace for hours and hours of creative fun. The only downside as far as we can see is that once it doesn’t fold down, so once set up, prepare for it to be a fixture in your playroom. This particular easel is low to the ground so it would be suitable for young artists. When they begin to grow, pop it on top of a table for an art piece that grows with them for years to come. Another standout feature is that the height is adjustable so that this easel can grow with your little one, eliminating the need to replace it with a larger product down the line. Note that this easel does not fit the standard 18-inch paper roll. It requires a 15-inch roll, which can bit a bit harder to source. Before you start looking at art easels for kids, take a few minutes to think about what easel activities they would like to do. Kids’ art easels can come as simple as a frame that holds paper or as an all-out arts and activity center with just about every feature you can imagine. One key feature is a paper roll: This lets paper be rolled out so kids can change what they’re working on or start again. If there isn’t a paper roll, you’ll need to secure single sheets of paper with clips. Other major features in kids’ art easels you’ll want to consider would be a chalkboard and a dry erase board. There’s also storage to think of—you’ll want some space to store markers and paints while not in use. Some of the easels come with holders for art items, while others will require you to work out your own solution. It may be important to consider the type of art that the child is creating, Basman says. “If it’s to be used for painting, then I suggest a sturdy Julian easel, which can even be taken outside and folded when not used. There are also tabletop easels for smaller work. There are many french easels varying in price which can easily be stored away when not in use.”
Height
Are you looking for an art easel for a small toddler or a school-aged child? Art easels come in different heights, and height will be specified for each easel. There’s usually an age range specified for each easel to help you choose what height is best. When in doubt, opt for an adjustable easel, which are great because they can grow with your child.
Storage Options
With kids’ art easels, there are options that must sit out all the time and others that can be compactly stored away so they’re only out while being used. If you have the space, you can place an art easel in the corner of a room and let it stay out, encouraging your child to use it. If you don’t have the room, you can still have a great art easel—ust look for one that folds up for easy storage.
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This article was written by Anne Fritz, a freelance writer with over 20 years of experience covering home topics. Previously an editor, her work has appeared in several leading publications. Stacy Fisher, a writer specializing in crafting, DIYs, and other home topics, and The Spruce’s assistant editor Julia Fields contributed additional research to this article. Expert advice was provided by New York based artist and teacher Charles Basman.
