Best Painting Classes in Portland, ME

“Dawn is an amazing artist, beyond helpful with painting, made us homemade popcorn…we just felt right at home.”

“It was so fun to try and pretty inexpensive for what I normally see offered.”

“We love coming here for the Iron pour.”

“I had a great time at art on the rocks doing the sea glass with resin class and all the other classes I've done the sea glass with resin class went really well today I definitely recommend going to art on the rocks”

“This is the best little shop to run in for gift ideas that are personalized (charms) or locally sourced and generic (beautiful soaps, dishes, pictures, etc.”

“We've been going there for years -- we've had birthday parties for both of them there, my kids have attended many vacation camp sessions, and they've also been attendees of friends' parties there.”

“I've come a long way—I feel stronger and more energetic with every class—but there's still so much more to achieve and I'm thrilled to do it at CW.”

“I went to a class as part of bachelorette party, great laid back atmosphere (well as laid back as you can be with molten glass and fire 🤣) instruction and help were great I got to make something i will actually wear.”

“Her encouragement especially during these COVID lockdowns has been so empowering and inspiring --- her pace is perfect, her explanations are simple and very easy to follow, and I'm amazed with how my skills continue to grow with her teaching thank y...”

“The classes are incredibly professional, the supplies outstanding, and the instructors challenge children in a way that they develop their own sophistication in approaching the creation of their own projects.”

“After taking classes at Slow River, I dream about printmaking, I plan my sketchbook pages while driving home from work, I invite all of my friends to come too to build this great community.”

“I've attended other classes which use glass furnaces, but ended up just assisting the instructor (we were making a glass pumpkins) instead of doing anything myself”

“It was one of the best parties we have ever had because the studio space was so cozy, comfortable and inviting, and Irina was a gracious host, taking care of tea and coffee and leading the painting instruction.”

“If your looking to get your kids into an art program, a dance class, learn table tennis or take acting classes - which just touch on a basis of what they do-I would reccomend them to anyone.”

“Cool space, great programs, and a friendly staff!”

“They both excitedly look forward to the day of the week that they attend each week and leave every class voicing such happiness with what they learned that day and with what they have accomplished.”