Making Waves Art Studio
“Whether my kids are attending a camp, birthday party, particpating in drop-in making, or attending a special event- Amanda, Katie & the other instrucotrs make them feel welcome and safe, and they always have fun”
Best Art Classes near Buffalo, NY
3 of these schools are based in Buffalo; the others serve Buffalo from towns including Depew (8 mi), Grand Island (10 mi) and Lockport (20 mi).
4 open weekends · all 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
We are still growing
There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Buffalo and several other cities.
Curious Rabbit
“It's open ended play and the kids were able to create and work on things they want to do (collaboratively and individually).”
Whimsy by Kelly
“I think that if you are looking to learn to make art, Whimsy by Kelly is the place you need to be.”
Orange Poppy Art Studio
“And as a parent, I love that she gets to create, explore and experiment with art tools that we don't have at home and it's a bonus that I don't have to clean it up :)”
Art-by-You!
“I personally think the art pieces and energy of the studio are better than painting with a twist.”
Imagine That Studio & Gifts
“Such helpful staff, alot of options <3 love love love coming here”
The 7 schools listed for Buffalo, NY teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school publishes itself.
Area overview: Buffalo, NY
The 7 schools on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 174 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 2 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. We have a website on file for all 7 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, all 7 schools carry a public rating at or above four and a half stars. Read what the reviews praise. A studio can score well for a warm room and good coffee and still teach very little drawing.
Adventures & Art
“All of their programs are well run and the kids are very engaged and always having fun!”
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