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“I was once again surprised by the teachers' abilities and leadership, and I realized that enthusiasm has great power in guiding children.”
Best Art Classes in Irvine, CA
15 schools listed · 12 in Irvine · all 15 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Artology Studio
THE Artist LAB
“My daughter loves artist lab and has learned so much from her art portfolio and digital art class.”
Kazone Art Academy
“In the senior year, she also guided my son throughout his portfolio preparation process, and helped managing the timeline of application and financial aid.”
ARI Studio
“Ms Azita not just teaches student technical skills, but also encourage student to explore, find out topics in their own life.”
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Aspire Art Studios
“Aspire Art Studios in Irvine is an excellent place for children to express their ideas and learn new art techniques in fun ways!”
The 15 schools listed for Irvine, 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: Irvine, CA
12 of the 15 schools we list are based in Irvine; the other 3 serve Irvine from Santa Ana (7 mi) and Tustin (4 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 158 reviews; 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. All 15 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 3 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.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, 13 schools out of 15 carry a public rating at or above four and a half stars. Read what the reviews praise. A studio can score well for a warm room and good coffee and still teach very little drawing.
Plamu Art Academy
PD100 Academy of Art
“One of the finest arts+animation learning school in California.”
YMM ART Space Irvine
“YMM has a rich curriculum, not only excellent creation in visual art, but also awesome in other art intellectual enlightened, eg, musical instrument, performance.”
Amai Art&design Academy
Crown Culture & Arts Academy
Kermes & T Art Academy
Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio
“Malia was an excellent teacher and was so helpful through the whole process.”
School of Art
“I recommend taking her classes, she teaches with a variety of mediums for fine artists.”
Palette Station
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