Best Art Classes near Poughkeepsie, NY

These schools serve Poughkeepsie from nearby bases in towns including Beacon, Kingston and Cornwall-On-Hudson.

10 schools listed · 5 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Women's Studio Workshop Inc

Women's Studio Workshop Inc

4.9 3 reviews
“Fabulous facilities and a staff that excels in the technical and conceptual structures of art making.”
Since 1977Online lessons
Kingston, NY · 15 mi from Poughkeepsie
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McCormack Studios

McCormack Studios

5.0 4 reviews
“The workshops are limited in size to about 6 artists, so the instruction is really a hands-on experience....”
Since 2005
Beacon, NY · 13 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Pauline's Paint Parties

Pauline's Paint Parties

5.0 3 reviews
“She has a lot of energy and is very colorful!”
Since 2018
Fishkill, NY · 11 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Beacon Art Adventures

Beacon Art Adventures

Since 2007
Beacon, NY · 13 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Kingston Ceramics Studio

Kingston Ceramics Studio

4.9 84 reviews
“Exceptional experience signing up for a Ceramics Class from Elena at the reception desk.”
Since 2016
Kingston, NY · 15 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Andrew Lattimore Fine Art Studio

Andrew Lattimore Fine Art Studio

4.4 10 reviews
“I have recently joined his life drawing class and continue to learn new techniques and skills so as to continue my growth and journey as an artist.”
Since 2005
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY · 18 mi from Poughkeepsie
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The 10 schools listed for Poughkeepsie, NY 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: Poughkeepsie, NY

8 of the 10 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 171 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. We have a website on file for all 10 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. We count these figures across the schools on this page; 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, 7 schools out of 10 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.

Crafty Dee's Canvas

Crafty Dee's Canvas

5.0 1 review
“Great activities for kids and adults alike.”
Since 2020
Highland Falls, NY · 23 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Woodstock School of Art Inc

Woodstock School of Art Inc

5.0 5 reviews
“They went out of their way to help us with our request.”
Since 2004
Woodstock, NY · 25 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Studio & Forum of Scenic Arts

Studio & Forum of Scenic Arts

Since 2002
Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY · 18 mi from Poughkeepsie
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Orange County School of Dance

Orange County School of Dance

4.9 7 reviews
“My daughter has been going here for 8 years and OCSD has not only helped her become a beautiful dancer, but a kind, supportive, confident individual.”
Ages 5–18Since 2004
Monroe, NY · 29 mi from Poughkeepsie
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