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Flo Mena Art Class
- Artist
- Artwork
- Skateboard
“Amazing artist… Always resourceful and creating new things..”
Best Art Classes in Santa Monica, CA
24 schools listed · 5 in Santa Monica · 22 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Doro's Art Studio
- Artist
- Kids
“Her experience and skill set is a wealth of knowledge she shares in an exciting way, allowing students to explore individuality, my daughter loves the small kids classes and older son Loves exploring with Water colour and Manga!”
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Brentwood Art Center
“I took a wonderful art class at LACMA a few years back with David Schoffman.”
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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.”
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Cinema Workshops
“Cinema Workshops is the best film school in Los Angeles!”
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Tati Kids Art Studio
- Painting
“Great and cozy studio!”
The 24 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 24 schools we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 19 serve Santa Monica from towns including Los Angeles (8 mi), Tarzana (11 mi) and Venice (2 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,737 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), communication (78%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "atmosphere", "patient" and "skills". 22 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 4 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?
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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The Artsy Backyard
- Party
- Birthday
- Studio
“Ronit is super sweet and was there to welcome us and assist throughout the class- she also laid out snacks for everyone which was very thoughtful since it was a 3 hour event.”
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Joyful Expressions Paint and Taste LLC
- Mimosas
- Brunch
- Sister
“Incredible fun time!”
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Paint 'n Pour
“Since it was my first time and I haven't painted since I was a kid, I did it pretty much the way it was demonstrated, but my daughter did something totally different.”
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The Art Process With Kathy Leader
- Collage
- Space
- Workshop
“Plus the food was delicious, the walking tour of The Funk Zone in Santa Barbara was full of fun facts and the visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was interesting and inspiring.”
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Shishkin Art Studio
- Oil Painting
- Learn
“Sticking with this class long term doesn't only teach you oil painting but also teaches patience and perseverance that will help in other aspects of life.”
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Golden Key Art
- Knowledge
“The owners, Tamara Balenko and Vladimir Vasilyev teach the children about art history, which gives them the knowledge and ideas to use for their own work.”
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Machiko Music & Art
- Motivates
- Playing
- Fun
“We've been with her for a year now and I can truly say the new multi-student format she has adopted seems to work for him, despite my initial concerns that it was a bit unorthodox.”
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Valley Art Workshop
- Studio
- Atmosphere
- Models
“I teach art in a k-12 school, and I have taken life drawing workshops at the Valley Art Workshop - very professional, great models, and excellent instruction from Miles Lewis if requested.”
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Echo Art Studio
- Valentine’s Day
- Prices
- Creative
“I've found an art home here and definitely recommend it to anyone interested in trying out the ceramics classes or any of the drawing, sculpture, painting classes.”
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All About Kids Performing Arts
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Academy of Music & Fine Arts
- Classes
- Violin
- Piano
“This is a great academy for chess, tutoring, and music.”
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Art Zone West LA
“I have been taking my children here since 2014 and have always been so grateful for their joyful, creative, and compassionate atmosphere and all the fun they offer the kids.”
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Kline Academy of Fine Art
“Beyond that, he spoke about life as an artist in NY and LA, the business of art, and significantly, the emotional aspects of creating your own work, finding your style, trusting your instincts, and remaining fearless in the process.”
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West LA Art Center
- Artist
- Studio
- Wine
“Rama the incredible woman she is helped me create the best portfolio I could make and thanks to her guidance I am in one of the best architecture schools in the country SCI-Arc!”
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Pottery Studio 1
- Patient
“Instructor Sasha was very sweet and patient with me, so I had so much fun!!”
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Clay CA
- Environment
“Clay CA allows you to experiment creatively and has many different kilns for firing, so the turn around time is relatively quick compared to most studios.”
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Jennifer Cunningham Art
- Watercolors
“It never matters if you're a beginner or a seasoned painter, Jennifer always brings her calming informative knowledge of painting & art history to every class.”
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The Painted Peach
- Fun
- Cute
- Space
“Amanda was wonderful, super chill, and a great instructor.”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$1377
National Average
$276
Avg Per Hour Rates
$107
$207
$574
Typical price range is based on 391 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Santa Monica
- “In only a few sessions Doro turned my son‘s occasional drawing into a passionate hobby.” — from a review of Doro's Art Studio
- “They are very nice and patient and make it super easy going through each painting stroke step by step at a reasonable pace.” — from a review of Paint 'n Pour
- “I am not an “artist” and Jennifer’s step-by-step instructions and great teaching skills made her class welcoming, fun, and easy where I was able to paint a beautiful watercolor painting of the Venice canals!” — from a review of Jennifer Cunningham Art
- “Marie and Rich have always made the painting and the party extra fun with their enthusiasm and step by step instructions.” — from a review of Paint 'n Pour
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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