Flo Mena Art Class
“I learned a lot more than I expected and my results were better than I knew I was capable of.”
Best Art Classes in Santa Monica, CA
15 schools listed · 5 in Santa Monica · 13 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Doro's Art Studio
“In only a few sessions Doro turned my son's occasional drawing into a passionate hobby.”
Brentwood Art Center
“The uninstructed figurative workshop attracts a nice and welcoming group, highest caliber models, and is great value.”
Artime Barro
“He is also a joy to spend time with and his positive energy only encourages you to do well and complete your projects.”
Cinema Workshops
“This workshop was great and I really respect Randi, I'm so glad I decided to take a chance at this new career path.”
Tati Kids Art Studio
“With her lessons you will love painting and art overall.”
The 15 schools listed for Santa Monica, 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: Santa Monica, CA
5 of the 15 schools we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 10 serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Venice (2 mi) and Culver City (5 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 276 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 13 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. We have a website on file for 14 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 take 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?
14 of the 15 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 Art Process With Kathy Leader
“Some of us, including me, are not artistic at all, but Kathy walked us through a project that ended up being fun, insightful, and thought-provoking.”
Machiko Music & Art
“In 3 months, Ms Machiko corrected them; proper finger, rhythm, etc Not once did she criticize my performance; instead, she is rich with kind words fostering my self esteem to continue studying and me putting much effort to practice.”
Echo Art Studio
“Specializing in high firing, the owners Yuli and Ki are always ready to share their extensive knowledge”
Art Zone West LA
“Our young kids have the best time here.”
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Kline Academy of Fine Art
“I also look forward to the workshops which are taught by notable artists (David Leffel, Juliette Aristides, Stephen Bauman, etc).”
West LA Art Center
“We got a private session and got to choose our painting instead of being restricted to one painting like most places.”
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Pottery Studio 1
“She took us through the process step by step.”
Jennifer Cunningham Art
“Her class inspired me to paint again on my own as I had so much fun with the free and expressive medium.”
The Painted Peach
“The outdoor painting space has funky art on the walls, lots of plants, and allows you to sit in the sunshine (or shade) while you paint.”
Why these companies made our list
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