Brush Crazy
“I have been there a couple times and spent near 3 hrs painting each time with groups of friends.”
Best Art Classes in Columbus, OH
13 schools listed · 4 in Columbus · 7 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Clay Cafe
“Same thing great experience but real attitude”
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Bareclay
“Sam was our instructor, and she started off by giving us the general rules in order to make something you'd like in about 15 minutes or so.”
A+ Arts Academy
“I love a+ my son has been going there since he was in kindergarten and he is now in 4th grade.”
Aprons and Easels
“Good fun while doing something different to tap into your creative side; and it's fairly inexpensive for what you get.”
Inspiring U
“Really enjoy the instruction and atmosphere.”
The 13 schools listed for Columbus, OH 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: Columbus, OH
4 of the 13 schools we list are based in Columbus; the other 9 serve Columbus from towns including Canal Winchester (14 mi), Gahanna (6 mi) and Hilliard (7 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 531 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 7 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. 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, 11 schools out of 13 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.
Square Canvas
“Fun atmosphere, great host and plenty of options to choose from.”
Art Garden Academy
“My experience here for the past 3 years has been wonderful, and I hope my family can put together the this year money to come again.”
Hands-On Art Barn
“Melanie does such an amazing job of teaching these kids about art while giving them the freedom to express themselves.”
Cooley Studios
“Michael makes the whole process seem methodical,Removes the “magic”.”
Robert Warren Art Loft
“Great experience, If you want to oil paint, this is a must.”
Central Ohio Art Academy
Brenda Lloyd Studios
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