Best Art Classes near Knoxville, TN

None of these schools is based in Knoxville; they work from towns including Waynesville, NC (63 mi), Maryville (14 mi) and Maynardville (21 mi).

7 schools listed · 3 open weekends · all 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 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 Knoxville and several other cities.
Studio 212 Arts

Studio 212 Arts

4.9 11 reviews
“My 7 yr-old took Ms Elke's handbuilding pottery class and LOVED it.”
From $40/classAges 6–10Since 2012
Maryville, TN · 14 mi from Knoxville
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Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

5.0 23 reviews
“Going here was a unique experience to meet creatives from all different walks of life.”
Since 1998Prices online
Gatlinburg, TN · 30 mi from Knoxville
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Painting With Expression Studio

Painting With Expression Studio

5.0 9 reviews
“Tina's passion for people and painting shows in her art gallery as well as her personality.”
Since 2024
Maynardville, TN · 21 mi from Knoxville
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Painting Parties Plus With Rose Molley

Painting Parties Plus With Rose Molley

4.8 8 reviews
“Woukd really recommend trying this place out and stay local to Harriman”
Since 2019
Harriman, TN · 34 mi from Knoxville
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Waynesville Art School

Waynesville Art School

5.0 7 reviews
“My kids have learned many different techniques and styles of painting and design through her camps this summer.”
Since 2019
Waynesville, NC · 63 mi from Knoxville
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Cre828

Cre828

Ages 16 and upSince 2020
Waynesville, NC · 63 mi from Knoxville
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The 7 schools listed for Knoxville, TN 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: Knoxville, TN

The 7 schools on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 93 reviews. 3 are open on Saturdays. Domain records put 2 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for all 7 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 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, all 7 schools 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.

Uniquely Creative Art Studio

Uniquely Creative Art Studio

5.0 2 reviews
“We attended a private birthday party and I was very impressed with the art class and the space for the party.”
Since 2018
Cleveland, TN · 75 mi from Knoxville
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