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Art for Kids Hub
By Art For Kids Hub (Rob and family). Visit Art for Kids Hub
Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
Step-by-step drawing lessons led by Rob, often drawing alongside his kids. More than 3,000 videos show how to draw animals, characters, food, vehicles and holiday art, plus painting, origami and paper crafts. Kids pause the video and copy each line, usually with markers. Lessons are free on YouTube and the website with ads; the paid ArtForKidsHub.tv membership is ad-free with member-only lessons, offline downloads and TV and phone apps.
Our take: A great free start for kids who want to learn to draw; use the paid membership if YouTube's ads and autoplay worry you.
| Ages it suits | about 4-12 |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | The membership terms say anyone registering must be at least 18. The privacy policy says accounts and purchases are for adults, and it does not knowingly collect data from children under 13. (terms) |
| Price | Free, with paid extras. Free on YouTube and the website with ads; membership $5.99 a month or $64.99 a year after a 7-day free trial (USD, Oct 2026). |
| Works on | Web, iPhone and iPad, Android |
| Account | A parent's account |
| Ads | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes |
| The AI in it | No AI. |
What's good
- Huge free library
- Calm, encouraging teaching
- Comments switched off
- Ad-free paid option
Watch for
- Free versions carry ads
- Free YouTube lessons sit among other videos
- Copying lessons, not open-ended art
- Membership auto-renews
Data and privacy
The privacy policy says the free site uses Google AdSense, tagged as child-directed content, while the membership site and apps show no third-party ads. Comments on videos are turned off to keep kids safe. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No study found; the maker's own claims (creative confidence, fine motor skills) only.
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Where these facts come from
- https://www.artforkidshub.com/
- https://artforkidshub.tv/
- https://artforkidshub.tv/privacy
- https://artforkidshub.tv/terms
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