Socapa Summer Arts Camps For Teens
“She had so much fun while learning a lot, and making very close friends.”
Best Art Classes near El Monte, CA
These schools serve El Monte from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, South Pasadena and Pasadena.
15 schools listed · 14 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Studio Arts Ltd
“Studio Arts helped me get the skills I needed to grab a full time job.”
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Green & Bisque Clayhouse
“Our instructor for our private lesson was patient and have us a sense of accomplishment”
洛杉磯美術學校權威 Pasadena Art School 帕薩迪納美術學校
“Great place to learn art 🎨 in pasadena Cali”
Clay CA
“Clay CA allows you to experiment creatively and has many different kilns for firing, so the turn around time is relatively quick compared to most studios.”
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Splat
“It was a low pressure environment and they had a ton of supplies so we could just experiment and mess around.”
The 15 schools listed for El Monte, 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: El Monte, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 694 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "patient". 13 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 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; 11 publish a contact page and 13 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 El Monte itself?
None are on file in El Monte yet. The 15 schools shown are the nearest ones we have; the largest group is in Los Angeles, 22 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.
Arcadia Art Academy
“One detail that I appreciate the most is that the teachers won't just take over, but they productively teach you so that you actually learn.”
A Splash Of Color Painting Parties
“Leticia was the best & i definitely would do it again w her!!”
Bullseye Glass Resource Center Los Angeles
“Fusing classes and the best variety of fusing glass.”
Art Planet
“She always does her best to accommodate our schedule changes, even when we have to make last-minute requests”
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The Magic Brush Room
“I took the Kintsugi on a Sunday and really enjoyed slowing down and being intentional.”
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Forager Crafts
“Victoria and her team has curated such a wonderful sustainable place for crafts.”
Yu Xia
“I especially appreciate their art exhibitions where we can see the progress and growth of children's artwork, which greatly boosts their confidence and artistic achievement.”
Seeds Academy
“Best academy and no push-ups at all”
Clayart Pottery West
“Great instruction All you need to bring is you for a fun learning experience”
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