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Ninjatoons
“Love the atmosphere and excellent presentation by both Michael and Shelly .”
Best Art Classes near Simi Valley, CA
1 of these schools is based in Simi Valley; the others serve Simi Valley from towns including Los Angeles (22 mi), Westlake Village (10 mi) and Woodland Hills (12 mi).
18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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The Art Process With Kathy Leader
- Artist
- Creative
- Retreat
“Great studio space to work and play with papers-colors-scissors, in an uplifting environment surrounded by nature; students I met here are like-minded people, the whole experience was ideal for my continuous growth as a person and a practicing artist...”
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Shishkin Art Studio
- Learn
- Oil Painting
“You get to work on this panel with many colors that you can't really name and with a very limited color palette you learn to reproduce each and every color there.”
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Golden Key Art
- Knowledge
“Two years later, now, i hired a russian tutor who while evaluating my daughter's level got very impressed how much knowledge she had and still remembered!”
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Raminfard School of Arts
- Drawing
- Learn
- Schedule
“Aside from that, compared to other art schools, which offer a limited, once-a-week course for hundreds of dollars, Daniel offers discounts if you buy classes by the month and a deep discount if you buy tickets for several months .”
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Valley Art Workshop
- Artists
- Life Drawing
- Portrait
“Miles Lewis' approach emphasizes foundational skills and the intellectual/conceptual side of art without putting limitations on what children can be expected to create or directing them too narrowly into take home projects.”
The 24 schools listed for Simi Valley, 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: Simi Valley, CA
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 507 reviews; 3 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 (80%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "atmosphere". 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 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; 15 list a public email and 2 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?
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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Fauves Studio
- Painting
- Projects
“Our daughter brought home much of her art work that she created in the classes, and it was obvious that she both learned, and had a fun time while doing it.”
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Glass Arts Collective
- Studio
- Teachers
- Creative
“We made beautiful pieces of art and Nancy was such a good teacher; knowledgeable, passionate, informative, helpful, and best of all So SWEET, We were easily able to complete our project in a morning session and she fired them up for us and delivered...”
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Joanne's Garden Whimsy Mandala Painting Classes
“Even my first mandala turned out like I had been doing it for years thanks to Joanne's great class.”
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Paint Me a Party
- Teacher
- Fun
- Patient
“While I am not artistically inclined, she made the process simple and fun and I came away with paintings I am proud to hang in my home.”
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Petit Bizoo
- Kids
- Space
- Paint
“Mostly I like the owner Gassia she is amazing,regardless of her artistic talents she has a great ability to teach and be that fun teacher with some discipline,she does so well with all ages, specially with special needs children and young adults.”
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Jonaki Art Studio
- Students
- Skills
- Patient
“With her Master's Degree in Microbiology and her Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts, she is undoubtedly one of the most unique, intelligent, highly educated and talented individuals that you might ever meet.”
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Calico Canvas
- Painting
“If you love painting you'll love it, and even if you don't love painting you'll start loving painting after coming here.”
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Art is Our Passion
- Studio
“This place has really taught him to utilize his creativity and patience to produce something that is beautiful and his own.”
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Studio 316
“Bob is helpful and takes time to explain concepts and help people foster their own creativity and vision.”
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Westlake Academy of Art
“We can't say enough amazing things about George and his fabulous Art School.”
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Bee Art Studio
“Such a fun and welcoming place to take poetry classes!”
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Viridian Art
- Kids
“The older kids classes focus much more on the technical aspects of the different mediums and my older daughter thrived not just artistically but the skills she has acquired have lifted her confidence and she is always happy to be at the studio also ...”
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Totally Art Studio
- Kids
“Every week of open studio there's a new theme and it involves messy play, sensory bins, crafts, and there's even a little corner for pretend play with a kitchen and doll house!”
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Sheldon's Art Academy
- Drawing
“I am very appreciative of Sheldon for teaching me for almost 10 years now, and am still diving deeper into the fundamental principles of art which he's taught me.”
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The Artsy Backyard
- Paint
- Patient
- Parents
“There were people of all levels there, and I, a beginner, did not feel intimidated because they took the time to explain it with patience and the exercises were so easy to do with lots of clarity.”
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Louder LA
- Students
- Skill
- Goals
“I have been offering Spanish lessons to students in Los Angeles and online for 15+ years and I really love bringing my students confidence to engage in the Spanish language, and love helping people in Los Angeles feel more connected in their communit...”
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Machiko Music & Art
- Learn
- Practice
- Books
“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.”
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Echo Art Studio
- Pottery
- Ceramics
- Valentine’s Day
“Yuli and Ki are always ready to give advices and share their extensive ceramic knowledge, it is well equipped, well located, all the teachers are nice, and the hours are great (24/7 for members, lots of practice time for students).”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Simi Valley, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$155
Maximum cost
$1428
National Average
$286
Avg Per Hour Rates
$111
$215
$595
Fair price range is based on 378 cost profiles
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