This thesis explores the possibilities and potential of art workshops as a form of continuous learning in the student's free time. In the school curriculum, the subject of Arts has been reduced to only one hour per week. This fact contributes to the marginalization of our understanding of art and culture and its importance in the development of children and young people. Art positively affects the psychomotor development of children, develops creativity and emotional intelligence. In order not to lose on these positive factors due to the insufficient time in schools, we are forced to find alternatives. One good alternative is art workshops because they provide an additional opportunity to develop artistic expression and creativity. They open up additional time and space for getting to know arts and culture. They can be extracurricular activities under the auspices of the school or extracurricular activities led by associations, various institutions and organizations. Unfortunately, art workshops encounter various obstacles. They depend on the goodwill of the person who would primarily initiate them, and on the interest of potential participants. If the workshop attendees are children then the workshop also depends on the good will of their parents. This thesis includes practical examples of art workshops under the auspices of the association Small Academy of Art Ernestinovo (MAUE). Since 2018, MAUE has been working to promote art, creativity and artistic expression among children and youth in the Ernestinovo municipality. Through their work, they contribute to the personal development of their participants, but also aid the development of the local, otherwise rural community through various projects, actions and artistic interventions.