Art Mango
“She gave us great tips to make our paintings come out looking professional!”
Best Art Classes near Paterson, NJ
These schools serve Paterson from nearby bases in towns including New York, NY, Oradell and Bergenfield.
15 schools listed · 11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 29, 2026
The Paint Place
“I surprised my Best friend Lissette for her birthday & there were 13 of us We had a fab time!”
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Paint & Sip Studio New York
“The host was really nice and patient with ensuring that everyone was on pace to complete their painting!”
Painting Lounge
“They're always so nice and fun!”
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Harlem School of the Arts
“It's one of the very few schools in the Uptown Manhattan area that offers art enrichment for children at a reasonable price.”
Brushes & Berries
“We were able to bring in food and snacks for the kids and they got to play their own music while painting.”
The 15 schools listed for Paterson, NJ 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: Paterson, NJ
The 15 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,007 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "atmosphere". 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Are any painting schools based in Paterson itself?
None are on file in Paterson yet. The 15 schools shown are the nearest ones we have; the largest group is in New York, NY, 20 mi away. Studios need floor space, storage for wet work and decent light, so they tend to sit where rent allows it rather than where students live.
Spark- Art
“After the kids were welcomed and everyone settled in, he took them through an hour long polymer clay lesson (geared to what my daughter had interest in) and the second half we had pizza, cake and fun.”
The Paint Box
“Great place I went yhere for a birthday party, my daughter had a blast.”
Pottery NYC
“Lou is a an amazing instructor who helped us throughout the whole class.”
Cre8sart School Fort Lee NJ
“Great activity for my kids - well organized, educational and the staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.”
Painting Pottery Cafe
“Very nice and sweet owner Grace who helped me and my friend paint a mug and vase.”
Hudson Heights Art Studio
“While the space is small it is very well-organized and Jeff tailors the experience to each student, recognizing their individual gifts and skills and encouraging them to create art that is meaningful to them in a thoughtful, fun and good-humored way.”
Multi Arts Academy
“This place has amazing programs with amazing teachers who dedicate there time to our children”
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Do Re Mi School of Music and the Arts
“Best place to learn all different kinds of art great place for education come”
Jewelry Arts Inc
“I love the teacher, she is really great at what she does.”
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