Art Academy of Dayton
“I am really happy with the instruction that she has received and highly recommend these lessons to anyone who is committed to learning the intricacies of oil painting.”
Best Art Classes near Dayton, OH
1 of these schools is based in Dayton; the others serve Dayton from towns including Centerville (11 mi), Tipp City (13 mi) and Troy (17 mi).
9 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Rusty Harden Studio
“I am by NO means an artist and I completed a water color painting that I would buy somewhere if I saw it!!!”
Artsy Mind
“Lana is a great instructor and my daughter is looking forward to learning more colored pencil drawing techniques over the summer.”
Studio 14 Creative Arts Center
“Lots of greenware to chose from,paints and other supplies to create an original art piece!”
South Street Gallery
“Owner/instructor very knowledgeable about stained glass and fused glass!!!”
Carlottaart
“We had such a great time, everything was ready to go and the location was perfect definitely a place you'd want to use over and over as there are tons of designs and ideas.”
The 10 schools listed for Dayton, 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: Dayton, OH
9 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 338 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 9 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
9 of the 10 schools here list a website. That is where levels, term dates and the materials list normally sit, and the list is the part people forget to read. Terms change, so check the site rather than the listing before you turn up.
Toedtman School of Music
“My kids have learned so much from him and we really appreciate the experience and tie spent with Mr.”
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Queen City Clay
“Their teachers take time to make sure every student gets attention, and when you attend studio time by yourself, everyone is more than willing to answer questions or guide you through any steps.”
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