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Sharon Art Studio
- Drawing
- Carousel
- Building
“Perfect Place for the kids.”
Best Art Classes near San Rafael, CA
These schools serve San Rafael from nearby bases in towns including San Francisco, Berkeley and San Bruno.
24 schools listed · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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C.C. Arts & Crafts Studio
- Colors
- Idea
- Draw
“Besides, the teachers are very professional, they communicate with me again and again and understand my real idea, and they can make good use of various materials to help me achieve the effect I want.”
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The Center For Creative Exploration
- Intuitive
- Studio
- Painting
“Claudia immediately "got" where and how I needed to be both challenged and encouraged; and so there was a tremendous amount of growth within a short span of time.”
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Smaart Gallery & Studio
- Projects
- Structure
- Pottery
“I've noticed a few poor reviews for the classes here, so I felt compelled to leave my own review as I've only had great experiences at this studio.”
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Sweet Arts Art Studio
“Sweet Arts is an absolute hidden gem in SF; our 10 year old LOVES spending time there and always asks to be picked up at the latest pick-up time possible.”
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Chris Babcock Art Prep
- Adults
- Pugs
- Camp
“Chris has a way of making anyone who walks in the door at ease and unlocking the creative potential inside of them through loving encouragement and laughter.”
The 24 schools listed for San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 269 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
23 of the 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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X?X Ceramics
- Patient
“It's a very cute old Victorian house with a fun history and modern equipment.”
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Fuzed
“Fun for the whole fam!”
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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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Kids 'N' Clay Pottery Studio
“The *Best* clay studio for kids.”
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San Francisco Children's Art Center
“My kid loves art camp!”
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Wang Qi Art Institute
- Skills
- Son
- Painting
“My children have gained a lot here: their aesthetic level has been improved, their creative ability has been enhanced, and their painting level has improved.”
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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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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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Lin Wei -Asian Arts School
“The teacher is very passionate, nice and professional.”
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Spark Studio
- Design
- Feel
“When we told her about a theme (woodland animals) she thought of an art project and sketched out ideas and designs ahead of time.”
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Artworks Fine Art Studio
“Love this place”
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Zendragon
“Elaine Wegenka is very inspirational and helpful instructor who guiding us how to trust our creativity, discover the fun and healing in creative expression delightfully.”
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Artifact
“During the pandemic, I was even more impressed with Lauren as she quickly managed to have extremely interesting, fun and interactive classes online for her current students.”
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Xing Xing Art & Learning Center
- Art Teacher
- Draw
- Studio
“They teach you different techniques where you can also apply them outside of art class.”
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The Art School of Mulford Gardens
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BCD Art and Music Studio
“My daughter had a ton of fun here and said she wants to go back.”
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Yi Yan Art Academy
“Very professional”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in San Rafael, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$139
Maximum cost
$1276
National Average
$256
Avg Per Hour Rates
$99
$192
$532
Typical price range is based on 437 cost profiles
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