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Handz On Art
- Vacation
- Adults
- Selection
“It is a tad bit pricey, but it is a very fun and relaxing experience.”
Best Art Classes near Traverse City, MI
1 of these schools is based in Traverse City; the others serve Traverse City from towns including Chicago, IL (227 mi), Madison, WI (221 mi) and Interlochen (12 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Interlochen Center For the Arts
- Summer Camp
- Artists
- Cabin
“ Having gone through the process of both applying for Summer Camp, one year virtually and the other in person, and then applying for Interlochen Center for the Arts High School, I can guarantee you will not find more helpful and knowledgeable staff a...”
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Paint Your Poison
- Birthday
- Glass
- Wine
“Had a GREAT time … even whilst sober … painting made fun with great help by Siena!”
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Painting Escapes
“I love painting along with these videos!”
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Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts
- Violin
- Patient
“This would not be possible without a special atmosphere of the Terra Sounds School of Music and Arts and definitely without dedication and professionalism of the teacher.”
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The Chicago Mosaic School
- Learning
- Mosaics
“Fun and educational.”
The 24 schools listed for Traverse City, MI 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: Traverse City, MI
The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,912 reviews; 13 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 (86%), quality (76%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 15 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 22 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.
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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Tipsy Paint
- Art
- Wine
- Night
“He was not just a spectator but gave a critical eye to what was good and what could be improved in each individual's painting, suggesting colour combos and techniques.”
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Fired Up Pottery
- Projects
- Glaze
- Plates
“The experience that I had working there was great and I would highly recommend Fired Up for anyone wanting to experiment with or open the door to creative expression.”
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Chicago Sip & Paint
- Night
- Price
- Music
“Came here and had the next time super fun and an amazing teacher to lead us through so big shout out to katlyn for helping us out and making us feel super comfortable!!”
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The Art Experience
- Creativity
- Kids
- Adults
“They also have brand new canvasses for a small upcharge (I was surprised at the affordability of those) and some reusable ones (painted over for re-use) at half the price of the new ones, as well as art books for reference.”
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Just Kiln' Time Paint Your Own Pottery
- Party
- Fun
- Creative
“They did have a very good selection and a very good selection of colors they also had samples to let you know what the colors would look like after the kiln I really appreciated that very friendly and helpful and clean environment definitely would go...”
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Arté Wine and Painting Studio
“Me and my friend went here and had a really nice time🤗 the atmosphere was great and we sat at a table by ourselves had a couple glasses of wine and painted.”
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Soul Fire Art Studio
- Party
- Fun
- Painting
“Of course I decided to replicate something that belongs in an art gallery and the staff didn't blink an eye and guided and advised me how to create similar effects.”
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Ceramics For You
- Paint
- Creative
- Learning
“I do have one con which is the paint isn't always getting refilled and if I need a color and the color I need is on the tray 5o be refilled I wouldn't have another paint to use.”
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Art on the Town WI: the Studio
- Pottery
- Wheel
- Shirts
“The only improvement recommendation I have, is to be a bit more conscious of how they position students, some were almost behind the instructor and had a hard time seeing her painting.”
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Chicago School of Shoemaking and Leather Arts
- Projects
- April 22
- Fun
“Eli was our instructor, and they did such a good job at walking us through all the steps,creating a fun environment, and welcoming our errors - I mean character - we added to our products, and celebrating our accomplishments!”
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Studio 928
- Trivia
- Expertise
- Brushes
“Painting Sade (or any human face) is no joke, but she walked us through the process, helped people out when they needed it, and reminded us to "blend, blend, blend!”
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Splash Studio
- Atmosphere
- Snacks
- Music
“They claimed it will be coming back, but I wanted to purchase membership as the birthday gift but had to go with a single night of panting and I am not able to put that money toward a membership when it comes back, which is a bummer.”
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Creative License Art Studio
- Paint
- Ideas
- Mug
“There are so many of these places popping up right now for the do-it-yourself/guided arts and crafts, and Angela has helped make Creative License one of the most comfortable and welcoming studios I've been to!”
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My New Favorite Thing
- Classes
- Glass Blowing
- Ornaments
“I took my grandkids and they made fairy stones and laterns ( grandson chose a mermaid and the grand daughter made a unicorn) The instructor was wonderful with the kids and they had a great time.”
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Creative Claythings
- Pottery
“We started the beginner class with 3 classes of hand building, followed by a class of glazing; then two classes on wheel throwing, a class on trimming, finishing with another glazing.”
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Monona Academy of Dance
“I also know the competitive nature of the dance world and this studio does a great job in giving the students the technique and edge they need if that want to pursue a dance career.”
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Toast To Paint
- Instructor
- Birthday
- Patient
“Had a great private painting experience with my friend here!”
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Dancespire Studios
- Learn
- Life
- Training
“! I brought a friend who had no prior dance experience in or outside of a studio and was their first time taking a class, they also had a good time as well, for it being their first class they were definitely out of their comfort zone”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Traverse City, MI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$130
Maximum cost
$1200
National Average
$240
Avg Per Hour Rates
$93
$180
$500
Typical price range is based on 355 cost profiles
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