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Mikey Kettinger Art Studio
“We hired Mikey to do “Painting on Polaroids” with us at our recent staff party, and it was a hit with the staff and their kids!”
Best Art Classes in Encinitas, CA
15 schools listed · 5 in Encinitas · 10 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Watts Atelier of the Arts
“The absolute best place to learn Drawing and Painting”
Martin Fine Art Classes
“I started two years ago here and went from absolute beginner to proficient.”
Art Camp & Art Tiles By Carla
“My 5 and 7 year old daughters attended a 1 week camp with Carla and it was what I was hoping for and more.”
Cre8 Art School
“My 9 yr old daughter participated in several after school series and looked forward to the next class each week "it's clay day!”
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Blessed Feet Studios
“Mrs Sarah is a very sweet teacher and I appreciate her teaching me and making sure I under stand every thing thank you so much Mrs Sarah”
The 15 schools listed for Encinitas, 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: Encinitas, CA
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Encinitas; the other 10 serve Encinitas from towns including San Diego (17 mi), Carlsbad (5 mi) and Del Mar (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 362 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "patient". 10 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 offers payment plans and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 4 take 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.
Art Cafe
“Came here with my daughter and had a great time and our pieces came out so cute 🥰 Thank you!!!”
Mobile Painting Parties
“Maria did a great job for my daughters 8 year old party”
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Seaside Arts Center
“You can tell the people who work here have a passion and a vision!”
Yana's Art Studio
“Yana's teaching was that it was hands on yet she didn't just finish my drawing for me, she allowed me to discover new techniques with her guidance which helped me to discover myself as an artist and create a personal look for my art.”
The Artist Lab
“Teacher is very attentive to my son and every week he is looking forward for the fun art class!”
Maya Art Center
“My six year old has been taken teacher Maya's art class for almost a year and we are delighted with the art class and immensely grateful for the skillful and patient guidance provided by the teacher.”
Julia
“We learned a lot from her (me as well as my son) and gives not just painting but architectural/dimensional/color knowledge.”
Art Adventure Fine Art Classes
“My daughter has really enjoyed her art classes and really has blossomed with her art skills.”
Palette Passions Studio
“I can't draw a convincing stick figure and would never even believe I could paint or draw anything, but in the span of two hours she taught me how to paint better than I could imagine.”
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