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Ve Art Studio
- Oil Painting
“Whether you want to learn from scratch to sketch or paint or in digital medium, or you want a place to put your artistic talent to challenging test, VE Art Studio is the place.”
Best Art Classes near San Mateo, CA
None of these schools is based in San Mateo; they work from towns including San Francisco (16 mi), San Jose (31 mi) and San Carlos (4 mi).
24 schools listed · 14 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Calcolor Academy
- Learn
- Patient
- Passion
“In addition to being a talented artist, he has the knowledge and skills to teach you to your skill level and the flexibility to work with you to meet your own personal goals.”
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Sharon Art Studio
- Stained Glass
- Classes
- History
“Parking is a tiny bit scarce in the specific lot but you can park in other parts of golden gate park easily enough”
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Laurel Street Arts
- Birthday
- Kids
- Mosaic
“Amazing for birthday parties and even for a fun activity to get the kids out of the house.”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Drums
- Piano
- Guitar
“My son is very Young and I needed to try out some lessons before committing and the school worked with me through the process of trying out multiple teachers, who were all fantastic in their own league, but I was looking for a non traditional learnin...”
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C.C. Arts & Crafts Studio
- Mom
- Draw
- Creativity
“There will be themed activities in every festival, such as the past Halloween, where children are asked to draw on a blank wooden box, then paint it with relevant colors, and finally decorate it with colored plasticine, which is a very novel idea.”
The 24 schools listed for San Mateo, 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: San Mateo, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 338 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 14 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 21 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.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
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.
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The Center For Creative Exploration
- Creativity
- Painting
- Paper
“If you think painting is only for "artists" and "creative types" and you don't consider yourself one, try one class at this gem of a studio in Glen Park.”
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Smaart Gallery & Studio
- Money
- Pottery
- Projects
“I'm normally pretty useless at hands on arts and crafts type stuff, but I still managed to produce three objects that were at least vaguely bowl-looking, so I count that as a win.”
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Sweet Arts Art Studio
“Just dropped in with my 8-yr old grandson to check out this art studio for kids, and was very pleasantly surprised with how the friendly staff helped him in selecting and completing an activity.”
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Stratford Studio
- Learn
- Sense of Community
- Creative
“Sandy is a talented artist who has taken her years of knowledge and skill and translated that into easy-to-understand steps for the beginning artist, as well as providing tips and trick to take an already skilled artist to the next level.”
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Chris Babcock Art Prep
- Painting
- Camp
- Adults
“The formalized instruction is a platform they now jump from to their new projects, and Chris takes kids next level with a hearty laugh, high expectations, and a sense of "you can do" beautiful work.”
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X?X Ceramics
- Patient
“So fun!”
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Fuzed
“I had so much fun and was very pleased with "my creations"!”
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Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio
“One of the best ever activities my kids done.”
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Eureka Valley Arts
“It has been a major tourist destination since the 1960s, thanks to its wide array of attractions, fantastic views of the San Francisco Bay and brilliant summer weather.”
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Meiying Art Studio
- Drawing
“If you want to learn from the basic or, if you have to prepare your portfolio, Meiying studio is the best place for you to go !”
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Wang Qi Art Institute
- Sketching
- Painting
- Skills
“He learned a lot and because of all the skills he attained he was able win many competitions like the scholastic art competition and space foundation art contest.”
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Shiva Nourpouri Art Classes
“Shiva has an excellent blend of all the great qualities an art teacher for kids need: She is naturally talented, has lots of ideas, is extremely humble to teach and direct students ranging from very young kids to teenagers and adults.”
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San Francisco Children's Art Center
“Children from 2 years old in art classes”
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Jean Henry School of Art
“Lots of merchandise to choose from, staff is very helpful and very friendly.”
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California School of Art and Design (Csad)
“I like to teaching style!!”
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Craftivity
“5 yrs) to tonight's event and he LOVED it (he literally forgot I was there the second we walked in and didn't notice when I left lol), and when we picked him up after a fun date night, he was bubbling over with excitement, arms full of the cool art p...”
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Golden Gate Art and Nature
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Art of the Young Students Studio
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in San Mateo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$152
Maximum cost
$1402
National Average
$281
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$211
$585
Fair price range is based on 485 cost profiles
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