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Art School 99
- Painting
- Artist
- Knowledge
“She gives individualized attention and helps you explore your own natural artistic instincts.”
Best Art Classes in Somerville, MA
24 schools listed · 4 in Somerville · 1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Monadnock Glass Arts
- Lampworking
- Patient
- Glassblowing
“He provided personalized instruction to all three of us throughout the 3-hour class, and even though it was our first time, we were able to create many beautiful pieces, including pendants, beads, a cup, a cat bead, and a dice wine stopper.”
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The Katherine Martin Widmer School of Painting
- Canvas
- Summer
- Students
“In reading one of the unfavorable posts about her school I would imagine that person should have talked directly to Katherine about her concerns and then worked to be an open and cooperative human moving forward.”
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Sholeh Regna Studio
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The Paint Bar
- Job
- Wine
- Instructor
“The setup was very good for an online-only class: the whole group received a set of well presented instructions for 10 minutes or so, then we were separated into a "breakout" room to be with just our family while we executed on the instructions for a...”
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Hipstitch
- Sewing Machines
- Bags
- Party
“She gently re-introduced me to using the sewing machine, she shared advice for the sewing project I had envisioned - thereby improving the end product considerably, and she helped me from start to finish - all for just the very reasonable hourly rat...”
The 24 schools listed for Somerville, MA 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: Somerville, MA
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Somerville; the other 20 serve Somerville from towns including Boston (5 mi), Lexington (7 mi) and Burlington (9 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 488 reviews; 2 have 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", "skills" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. Domain records put 18 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 19 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.
How are the painting schools on this page rated?
On this page, 22 schools out of 24 carry a public rating at or above four and a half stars. Read what the reviews praise. A studio can score well for a warm room and good coffee and still teach very little drawing.
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CW Taekwondo at Boston
- Kick
- Compete
- Classes
“The Youth program is second to none - helping kids learn discipline, respect, self-control and perseverance while gaining confidence and staying active.”
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Fiamma Glass Studio
- Learning
- Pendant
- Flameworking
“I went to a class as part of bachelorette party, great laid back atmosphere (well as laid back as you can be with molten glass and fire 🤣) instruction and help were great I got to make something i will actually wear.”
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Tongwood Quincy
- Environment
- Painting
- Art Teacher
“Her encouragement especially during these COVID lockdowns has been so empowering and inspiring --- her pace is perfect, her explanations are simple and very easy to follow, and I'm amazed with how my skills continue to grow with her teaching thank y...”
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Academy of Creative Arts
- Adults
- Learn
“During the current times , a great place to bring your laptop and coffee ( right adjacent to Starbucks) and just rent a room and socially distance and work away on their reliable high speed internet.”
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Minni
“Great art center with lots of classes and programs for kids 1.”
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Art's Cool
- Projects
- Skills
- Creativity
“Deb is super accommodating and flexible when it comes to all the kids that attend her art classes and would alter a day your child attends if need be due to your schedule.”
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Re-Create Studio
“Our team was looking to do a team activity and we are so glad we chose Heidi's succulent clay pot making class.”
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Mr.gao's Art Studio
- Skills
- Artistic
- Learn
“For more advance classes, he is there to help but takes a more hands-off approach, letting his students learn how to identify flaws in their own drawing, so that eventually they can continue to grow without assistance.”
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Rob's Painting Inc
- Floor
- Furniture
- Team
“I called him Friday afternoon for an emergency painting job because our last painter ruined our house and our tenant was gonna move in Monday morning, and we were not even in Boston .”
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Gorse Mill Studios
- Pottery
- Painting
- Building
“I visited the place for the first time in February of 2020 on a sunny Sunday and spent a rewarding couple of hours viewing the current exhibit, Etheric Studies by Anyah Lee Suderman (in the Gorse Mills Gallery)”
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Rokuro Pottery
- Date
- Bowls
- The Wheel
“Andrew was great at not only providing instruction and guidance throughout the process, as both of us had very little experience working with clay, he was also personable and amusing which made the atmosphere fun and light-hearted.”
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Oogie Art
- Skills
- Media
“Not only does it provide a wonderful extracurricular for serious artists, it also fosters a community of like-minded individuals, supporting one another and critiquing one another as well, when needed.”
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Brush Strokes Art Studio
“As a female small business owner & community builder, I recognize how hard it is to run a small business in today's world and we honor and are grateful for what Brush Strokes brings to the local community!”
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Taggart Studio
“Mary teaches art in a very fun way, and loves teaching.”
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Nicole's Art Spot
“Classes are very reasonably priced, especially considering Nicole provides all materials.”
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Beehive ART
“My daughter has loved her classes at Beehive and it has been really fun to watch her art skills grow.”
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Draw to Grow
“They had a great experience with an awesome teacher”
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Artspan at Munroe Center For the Arts
“Great location and staff!”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Somerville, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$147
Maximum cost
$1357
National Average
$272
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$204
$566
Fair price range is based on 335 cost profiles
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