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1 of these schools is based in Newton; the others serve Newton from towns including Somerville (7 mi), Needham (2 mi) and Boston (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The 24 schools listed for Newton, MA 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.

22 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 387 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "atmosphere" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 21 list a public email. 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.
All 24 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.
- “I am much more confident in painting and look forward to my classes with Alexandra.” — from a review of Art School 99
- “Going to painting class is what I look forward to most in the week!” — from a review of The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting
- “If your kid loves drawing or making art in any way I would 100% recommend having them take classes here.” — from a review of Actonart Drawing School
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.