New Masters Academy
“The instructors they use are world class, and the classes are in depth and cover beginner as well as more advanced levels”
Best Art Classes near Newport Beach, CA
3 of these schools are based in Newport Beach; the others serve Newport Beach from towns including Huntington Beach (10 mi), Irvine (7 mi) and Tustin (9 mi).
12 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Socal Paint Parties
“Sparkle is such an amazing teacher and I learned a lot from her class!”
March Art Studios
“They are also not indoors all day, she & her helpers take the kids outside a couple times a day for snack and lunch to stretch their legs and play on the tiny playscape in the shopping center.”
Art Mentors
Cannery Paints
Createlligence
The 15 schools listed for Newport Beach, CA 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: Newport Beach, CA
13 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 786 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 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.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, 12 schools out of 15 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.
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Sounds of Color Studio
“The transformation that Sounds of Color Studio has undergone over the last year has been remarkable.”
THE Artist LAB
“The teachers there created a supportive environment, and it was nice knowing my daughter was spending their summer being creative and productive.”
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Aspire Art Studios
“She got to do art of different mediums and always came home with fun projects.”
Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio
“This was a fantastic experience for our Girl Scout Troop - I highly recommend!!!”
Icon Art Academy
“They go beyond technical instruction by helping students initiate their own ideas and develop a deeper thought process.”
Tupperberry Art Studio
“My daughter has tried couple of other art classes, but she liked this the best.”
Art 4 Kids and Teens
“We've been attending for over a year now, and my daughter absolutely loves it—she's always excited to go to class and really looks forward to it.”
Saigon Art Academy
“I've learned skills including acrylic, watercolor, oil pastel, color pencil, and collaging, using professional equipment.”
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What students and parents say about schools near Newport Beach
- “My son absolutely loves these classes! They have helped him improve his concentration, creativity, and drawing skills.” — from a review of Aspire Art Studios
- “My child has been taking drawing and 3D art classes here and absolutely loves them!” — from a review of THE Artist LAB
- “Jen makes you feel super comfortable and at times her husband John will be working on paintings while we are in the studio and you really get a chance to know them and see their love and passion for the arts.” — from a review of Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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