Best Art Classes near Madison, WI

1 of these schools is based in Madison; the others serve Madison from towns including Waunakee (5 mi), Mt Horeb (18 mi) and Baraboo (32 mi).

7 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

We are still growing

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 Madison and several other cities.
Fired Up Pottery

Fired Up Pottery

4.8 48 reviews
“Fired up is such a fun place, family friendly, with so many creative activities and designs, and every pottery glaze you need.”
Since 2015Average prices
4112 Monona Dr
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Simply Creative

Simply Creative

5.0 1 review
Waunakee, WI · 5 mi from Madison
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Center Ground Studios

Center Ground Studios

5.0 4 reviews
“The hands on pottery pop-up events are fun.”
Since 2015
Mt Horeb, WI · 18 mi from Madison
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Art on the Town WI: the Studio

Art on the Town WI: the Studio

4.9 38 reviews
“Helpful while learning new art styles, and let's you be creative on your own.”
Since 2019
Beaver Dam, WI · 38 mi from Madison
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Charcoal Expressions LLC

Charcoal Expressions LLC

5.0 7 reviews
“I am so super glad I did this as the instruction was fantastic and all of the included tools were high quality.”
Since 2015Online lessons
Baraboo, WI · 32 mi from Madison
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Beautifully Blemished Market

Beautifully Blemished Market

5.0 3 reviews
“Just a fun place to be and a nice addition to Portage, Wisconsin”
Since 2021Prices online
Portage, WI · 32 mi from Madison
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The 10 schools listed for Madison, WI 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: Madison, WI

The 10 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 382 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. 7 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 13 years. We have a website on file for 9 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes 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?

9 of the 10 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.

Adamah Art Studios

Adamah Art Studios

5.0 43 reviews
“The instruction offered by Steven Hill helped me grow as a potter and made me excited to go back to my own studio and see what I will produce with all of this new knowledge and experience.”
Since 2016
Dodgeville, WI · 37 mi from Madison
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Emunah Designs LLC

Emunah Designs LLC

5.0 5 reviews
“Communication is outstanding and the quality of their products are too.”
Since 2021Prices online
Beloit, WI · 44 mi from Madison
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Soul Fire Art Studio

Soul Fire Art Studio

4.8 49 reviews
“I'd highly recommend the experience for kids who aren't into bounce houses and the typical hysteria of a kids party.”
Since 2013
Delafield, WI · 50 mi from Madison
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Creative License Art Studio

Creative License Art Studio

4.6 43 reviews
“They took the time to work with my 7 year old niece who was getting frustrated with her project and after she told me she had so much fun!”
12+ years
Hartford, WI · 57 mi from Madison
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