The Forte School of Fine Arts
“The teachers are the most amazing people to provide well spent time, learning and fun for the kids in a wonderful environment.”
Best Art Classes near New Port Richey, FL
1 of these schools is based in New Port Richey; the others serve New Port Richey from towns including Tampa (24 mi), St. Petersburg (32 mi) and Odessa (9 mi).
12 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Thistlemoor Art Studio
Art From the Heart Cafe
“The staff is helpful and friendly and the place is clean and organized.”
Joes Palette
“They communicated with me for weeks prior to make every detail of our private event perfect for us.”
Drip Ybor
“Carolyn taught us hand building and they were a plethora of knowledge.”
Auzalu's Artisan Market and Pottery Studio
“It's a small shop, so definitely call ahead, but they do have a lovely outdoor area as well.”
The 19 schools listed for New Port Richey, FL 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: New Port Richey, FL
18 of the 19 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 707 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere" and "patient". 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 12 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, 17 schools out of 19 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.
Happy Industries Art Studio
“Both my 11 year old son and I had a great time at the painting class.”
Yellow Bird Studio South
“She's learned so many techniques, created so many keeper pieces, made friends, and so importantly to me, has felt safe, loved and encouraged by Ms.”
The Lesson Company
“We thought he may like one better over the other but nope, he loved both and caught on quickly with both with these amazing teachers so he has been doing both now for almost a year.”
Art Studio
“Sonia is fantastic with her students.”
Inspire Studios Lutz
Rare Bird Art Studio
“Lori is a great instructor who makes it all about fun and expression, no matter how much of a natural you may (or may not) be.”
The Art of Science
“Great camp, engaging activities for the kids and a very nice opportunity for them to learn many science-related topics.”
Splat Paint and Design
“Tom and the team has done many many projects for my design firm, Home Frosting.”
Citrus Pottery
“My friends and I had a great time…fun way to spend an evening.”
Nature Coast Art School
“This is a great, relaxed environment for the beginner through experienced painter.”
Ceramics 2 Paint
“Great choice of ceramics and great instruction and customer service.”
Village Art Workshops
“Wonderful setup with cameras and monitors to make following the demo easy, Great place to learn from national artists.”
Crystals Art Play House
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