Painting Time Now
“Took three generations for a fun day of art.”
Best Art Classes near Waukegan, IL
These schools serve Waukegan from nearby bases in towns including Highland Park, Gurnee and Libertyville.
10 schools listed · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ceramics For You
“Prices are more than fair, clearly marked and include everything you could possibly need.”
The Painted Penguin Hawthorn Center
“Everyone loved it, the space was perfect just enough room for everyone to move around!”
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The Art Center Highland Park
“It's great Arts 🎭 here 👍”
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Rae's Atelier de Vie
“Rae is a great teacher and our daughter always has fun and leaves feeling encouraged as an artist.”
Rivellino School of Art
“The adult art class became my home away from home while traveling for work every week”
The 10 schools listed for Waukegan, IL 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: Waukegan, IL
The 10 schools on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 355 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 6 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the schools on this page; 6 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. 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.
Are any painting schools based in Waukegan itself?
None are on file in Waukegan yet. The 10 schools shown are the nearest ones we have; the largest group is in Highland Park, 13 mi away. Studios need floor space, storage for wet work and decent light, so they tend to sit where rent allows it rather than where students live.
Mainstreet Art Center
“Lovely place for my son to learn to paint, he finds it a very fun and relaxing environment.”
Adrift & Found Art Studio
“The owner, Jenna, is so passionate about creating a space for kids to learn and explore through art!”
The Art Room
“The Art Room is a dynamic inspiring space for young artists.”
Kuchta Academy of Fine Art & Illustration
“If you want to get good art Kuchta is going to show you the steps to achieve your creative goals.”
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