Makeart Studios
“It is incredibly hard to find a la carte art instruction these days and we feel so fortunate to have found Heather and MAKEart Studios!”
Best Art Classes near Downers Grove, IL
3 of these schools are based in Downers Grove; the others serve Downers Grove from towns including Naperville (8 mi), Oak Park (13 mi) and Westmont (3 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ogden Art Studio
“Francis is a very talented artist.”
Art Studio For Fun
“My kid loved taking classes here - highly recommended!”
Pottery Bayou
“She toook time to make sure everything would turn out right… and the project turned out beautiful!!”
Studio Nafisa
“Great place to create art and get expert instructions from a super friendly and kind artist.”
Ceramic Art Cafe
“My 7 year old loved it so did we”
The 15 schools listed for Downers Grove, IL 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: Downers Grove, IL
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 486 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 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?
All 15 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.
Michael Symber Studios
“They don't teach the “kid version” of things, they treat each kid no matter the age with respect and encourage them in their art.”
Frick Kids Art
“This is open to almost everyone which let my little cousin do the same camp as me and is such a great experience!”
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Riverside Arts Center
“Love this place and the intimacy for viewing the artwork and the garden”
Kim Roth – Fine Art
“My daughter has done the art camp the past two summers and loves it!”
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Maureen Claffy Art Academy
“Her calm and positive demeanor help kids build confidence and find joy in art.”
Seed Montessori After School
“This helps drive home concepts that are being taught in school during the day, especially in the areas of place value, fractions, multiplication, and geometry.”
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Academy of Music and Art
“The office staff is helpful and professional, and the owner always greeted us in the morning when we dropped our son off.”
Roselle Fine Arts Academy
“My three grandchildren (ages 8, 12 and 15) love this Academy and their teachers!”
SD Studios Art Classes
“Sandy is so supportive of my efforts and shares her artistic expertise so generously that I am pleased with my painting and collage accomplishments.”
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