Princeton Academy of Art
“The atmosphere is friendly and peaceful, with just the right amount of interaction with instructors and fellow students.”
Best Art Classes near Princeton, NJ
2 of these schools are based in Princeton; the others serve Princeton from towns including Hamilton Township (10 mi), North Brunswick Township (13 mi) and Monmouth Junction (7 mi).
6 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
York Fine Arts / York Art Studio
“Great art classes for all ages!”
Heart of Art
“During the party, she was helpful in providing instruction and answered everybody's questions.”
The Art Academy
“I started at square one at the Academy and from the first class i've learned useful tips and information that was missed elsewhere.”
The Hummingbird Studio
“Different sections have different entertainments, so the kids can shift gears when they need to.”
Outside the Lines Art Studio
“I enjoyed a fun evening working on my Christmas in July ceramic piece.”
The 12 schools listed for Princeton, 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: Princeton, NJ
The 12 schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 377 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 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 12 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 8 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.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, 11 schools out of 12 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.
Ilana Visotsky Art Studio
“She inspires the kids with creative prompts - showing them art from the greats, and provides ideas which allow the kids to enjoy the process without constraint.”
Evolve Artist
“There is so much support in this program I couldn't even begin to use it all.”
Shilp Art Studio
“I am hoping to continue the classes for my kids with her for a long time as I believe she has more to offer each and every class.”
Jemma Fassett
“She is the nicest and most caring person ive ever met”
Artworks
“Perfect place for developing art skills”
Livingston Park Elementary School
“My son loves this school and so do I.”
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