The Artsy Backyard
“Ronit was super easy to work with and made the entire event a breeze.”
Best Art Classes near East Los Angeles, CA
These schools serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
15 schools listed · 14 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Pottery Studio 1
“Very mellow, very helpful, but still lets you create your own piece.”
Socapa Summer Arts Camps For Teens
“I learned so much about writing, directing and editing and I also built life long relationships with some of my peers.”
Studio Arts Ltd
“Easy to arrange and hours are flexible…well worth anyones time if they want to learn the latest and greatest software out there…I have been taking classes here for years just to keep up with the times ….”
Clay CA
“Michael was the sweetest and most most patient instructor we could have asked for.”
The Artist Lab + Education
“It's mixed classes with kids and adults so as long as you're open to that and there to learn, it's an amazing institution.”
The 15 schools listed for East Los Angeles, CA 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,031 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 13 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page and 10 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.
Are any painting schools based in East Los Angeles itself?
None are on file in East Los Angeles yet. The 15 schools shown are the nearest ones we have; the largest group is in Los Angeles, 15 mi away. Studios need floor space, storage for wet work and decent light, so they tend to sit where rent allows it rather than where students live.
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The Magic Brush Room
“Rebecca is such a fantastic instructor and this class was SO COOL!”
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Forager Crafts
“Each season, there are beautiful ikebana (Japanese style flower arrangement) workshops, along with many culture-focused events that feel thoughtful and meaningful”
Wizard of Art
“My 8 year old daughter has been going for almost a year and she loves it!”
LA Art Center
“The teachers helped me prepare my portfolio for the LAUSD gifted and talented visual arts program, and also helped me refine my skills for the in person drawing/painting evaluation!”
Inart School
“Amazing program, helps students get into prestigious schools but also I heard the alumni of Inart students have gotten into big corporate companies after graduating college, like Apple, Nvidia, etc.”
Ann Bridges Art Studio
“She's a committed teacher, excellent artist herself and got this journalist to lose her fear to put something down on a paper that wasn't an essay.”
Ryman Arts
“Not only are you taught invaluable knowledge by fantastic artists but it is also an opportunity to meet other creatives of a similar age.”
Purple Twig
“The classes are always creative, fun and give the children freedom to explore materials at their own pace.”
Get Set Make Art
“Rather than prioritizing a "perfect" final product, it nurtures my daughter's individual thinking process, problem-solving, and original ideas.”
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