Mission Art Center
“Excellent art center, teacher is patient and has helped me progress my painting skills throughout my time here.”
Best Art Classes near Orange, CA
1 of these schools is based in Orange; the others serve Orange from towns including Irvine (9 mi), Anaheim (3 mi) and Tustin (5 mi).
13 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Sounds of Color Studio
“My child like this place very much he think that the teachers here are really patient when he is asking a question , Teachers respect and understand children's creativity and give them technical support, which is very rare; moreover, the learning atmosphere here is very good, and the children are very friendly.”
THE Artist LAB
“As a parent, I am incredibly grateful to the teachers at The Artist Lab for the four years they have invested in Max, for recognizing his strengths, and for giving him opportunities to grow beyond the classroom”
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Aspire Art Studios
“If you want an environment that will love your child and get to know them as well as providing relevant ways to teach your children (showing them cool art videos during break, having fun activities for them to engage in).”
Mud Hen Clay and Art Studio
“Jennifer had the class relaxing and peaceful while instilling confidence in Us Students”
Icon Art Academy
“I started going to Icon in 7th grade and continued until my senior year - they provided so much support and assistance for my art portfolio and helped me to achieve great results!”
The 15 schools listed for Orange, 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: Orange, CA
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 600 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 21 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 3 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.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
All 15 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.
Chang's Little Artists Studio
“My child now looks forward to every class and has become much more creative and confident with drawing and painting.”
Tupperberry Art Studio
“He said the teachers were soooo kind and the art was fun.”
Dutch Masters Art Academy
“Lorri is very professional and her extensive knowledge reflects on my child's continuous improvement.”
Saigon Art Academy
“Though it's a small building, it's a cozy environment that makes working on art fun!”
ARI Studio
“My child enjoys the classes and we're very happy with the progress.”
Artology Studio
“He doesnt have the strongest fine motor skills, so it was challenging but he felt confident trying every medium.”
Kazone Art Academy
“I really enjoyed my time at Kazone and all the teacher's personal critiques really helped me improve during my time.”
Spotcolor Institute of Art & Design
“Building a portfolio for art school can be overwhelming, but the principal and teaching staff provided exceptional guidance, technical instruction, and personal care every step of the way.”
School of Art
“In fact, one of my favorite art courses that I took with her, is soft pastels because I get to add dark, and light colors by blending it.”
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