Art Mango
“I went to Art Mango with my girlfriend, and I thought it was a very nice place.”
Best Art Classes near Manhattan, NY
These schools serve Manhattan from nearby bases in towns including New York, Jersey City, NJ and Queens.
15 schools listed · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Drawing New York
“A great studio environment, a welcoming community, and wonderful host (hey Jeffrey).”
The Paint Place
“Instructor D was patient and helpful and I will definitely be returning for another class!”
Morningsun Art School
“The way they taught there and draw is very interesting and provoking.”
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Paint & Sip Studio New York
“Awesome Spot, Dean Is A Great, Welcoming & Friendly Artist Making Sure We Have Fun To Create An Awesome Memory .”
The Writers Studio
“More than anything, Writers Studio has taught me how to appraise my own work, and the work of others, with a genuine sense of the art and craft of fine literature.”
The 15 schools listed for Manhattan, 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: Manhattan, NY
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,202 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "atmosphere" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 14 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.
Are any painting schools based in Manhattan itself?
None are on file in Manhattan yet. The 15 schools shown are the nearest ones we have; the largest group is in New York, 7 mi away. Studios need floor space, storage for wet work and decent light, so they tend to sit where rent allows it rather than where students live.
Painting Lounge
“Definitely recommending this place to friends.”
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Harlem School of the Arts
“Classes are a good size and the children are excited about what they are accomplishing.”
Creativekids Art Studio
“The sessions are just the right length (about an hour) and after each lesson our daughter brings home her art piece to show us: the pictures are very good”
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Dip N' Paint
“It was a really nice and fun experience, especially doing this activity as a group.”
Spark- Art
“Summer camp are the most favorite of my kids because they visited different art museums aside from going to various parks to enhance their wild imaginations.”
Pottery NYC
“I definitely Recommend booking a private session and bringing a little Prosecco or tequila to get those juices flowing!”
Panache Art Studio
“Initially I thought the class is too short but over time, I realized that more than one hour class will be too much for the kids after daily school.”
Cre8sart School Fort Lee NJ
“I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for beginner to advanced art classes.”
Nersel Fine Art
“Nersel is an amazing art teacher, in my first set of sessions for oil painting we went through many important techniques like holding a brush properly, different colors, perspectives, shading and blending techniques.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Manhattan
- “Been coming here for years and I'm always greeted with a professional and friendly faculty who are always willing to help me with my portfolio.” — from a review of Morningsun Art School
- “I’ve had the pleasure of attending 4 one-on-one oil painting classes with Nersel, and it’s been an enriching experience every time.” — from a review of Nersel Fine Art
- “Host was amazing at explaining the painting process and making everyone feel comfortable with showcasing their own talents within the painting.” — from a review of The Paint Place
- “My daughter loves attending the class. She enjoys the drawing session so much and I am very pleased to see that.” — from a review of Creativekids Art Studio
- “The teachers are nice and welcoming to those who wish to start drawing or improve their skills.” — from a review of Morningsun Art School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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