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 (11 mi) and Lockport (27 mi).

4 open weekends · all 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

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There are too few quality options within 12.5 miles radius, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 200 miles from you. This includes Buffalo and several other cities.
Curious Rabbit

Curious Rabbit

(6)
  • Creative
  • Play
  • Sensory
“Some of the other kids at the party also mentioned that it was the best bday party they had ever been to 🎈we have also taken art classes @ Curious Rabbit - also a wonderful, top tier experience.”
In Business Since 2022
523 Main St Suite 101, Buffalo, NY
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Whimsy by Kelly

Whimsy by Kelly

(3)
  • Learning
“Kelly will add a class if the schedule doesn't work for you.”
In Business Since 2014
503 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Making Waves Art Studio

Making Waves Art Studio

(3)
  • Kids
“This was his first "drop-off" type class and he was nervous at the beginning, but he had so much fun that he jumped right in at the beginning of the second class.”
In Business Since 2022
285 Parkside Ave, Buffalo, NY
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Orange Poppy Art Studio

Orange Poppy Art Studio

(3)
  • Kids
“My 5 year old thinks of it like a second home.”
In Business Since 2020
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Grand Island, NY · 11 mi from Buffalo
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Art-by-You!

Art-by-You!

(2)
  • Painting
“I personally think the art pieces and energy of the studio are better than painting with a twist.”
In Business Since 2010
Depew, NY · 8 mi from Buffalo
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Imagine That Studio & Gifts

Imagine That Studio & Gifts

(45)
  • Ceramics
  • Artists
  • Party
“She has a collection of her artwork covering quite a large portion of her bedroom wall and is so proud of the progress Jess has helped her make throughout the year.”
In Business Since 2019
Lockport, NY · 27 mi from Buffalo
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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 all rated 5.0, across 93 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 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

Adventures & Art

(5)
  • Kids
“The weekly creative programs that Miss Emily offers during the school season give my kids a consistent activity to look forward to each week with the same group of children.”
In Business Since 2018
Caledonia, NY · 50 mi from Buffalo
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Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Buffalo, NY Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$160
Maximum cost
$1472
National Average
$295
Avg Per Hour Rates
$115
$221
$614
Typical price range is based on 331 cost profiles
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Average Cost $295
Minimum cost $160
Maximum cost $1472
Avg Per Hour Rates $115

Typical range $221 to $614 is based on 331 cost profiles.

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