Best Art Classes near Ithaca, NY

1 of these schools is based in Ithaca; the others serve Ithaca from Cortland (20 mi), Dundee (25 mi) and Binghamton (39 mi).

3 open weekends · all 5 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

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There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Ithaca and several other cities.

Ivy Creative Designs

Ivy Creative Designs

4.9 39 reviews
“Look forward to doing another class with Ivy she is a wonderful teacher and beautiful artist.”
Since 2010
11 Wedgewood Dr
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Pottery Works

Pottery Works

5.0 11 reviews
“I've had a great experience learning lots of new techniques, meeting wonderful people, and loving all of the creative projects.”
Since 2021
Cortland, NY · 20 mi from Ithaca
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Cinch Art Space

Cinch Art Space

4.9 5 reviews
Since 2013
Cortland, NY · 20 mi from Ithaca
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Seneca School of Performing Arts

Seneca School of Performing Arts

5.0 3 reviews
“The lobby has an inviting feel for parents to sit in the lobby and sip coffee/tea if they travel a very long way.”
Since 2021
Dundee, NY · 25 mi from Ithaca
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Uncorked Creations

Uncorked Creations

4.5 38 reviews
“My husband and I planned a date night painting here and the class was so fun and the teacher was friendly and made it an enjoyable night.”
Since 2013
Binghamton, NY · 39 mi from Ithaca
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The 5 schools listed for Ithaca, NY 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: Ithaca, NY

The 5 schools on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 119 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 3 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 16 years. We have a website on file for all 5 of the schools on this page; 4 publish a contact page and 4 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.

Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?

All 5 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.

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