The Creative Child Studio
“My children (8, 7, 4 years old) participated in the "Parent's Night Out Halloween Party" and they LOVED it!”
Best Art Classes in Wilmington, NC
7 schools listed · 5 in Wilmington · 5 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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There are too few quality options within 15 miles, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 60 miles from you. This includes Wilmington and several other cities.
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Wilmington Conservatory of Fine Arts
“Cory and her amazing team welcomed us with open arms and we immediately felt like family.”
A Date 2 Paint
“Definitely going back and highly recommend!”
Christina Palmer ART Studio
Mini Monets * Visual Arts Programs
Hot Mess Art & Pottery Studios Surf City
“My child was excited to go each day, and Angela is so helpful.”
The 7 schools listed for Wilmington, NC 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: Wilmington, NC
5 of the 7 schools we list are based in Wilmington; the other 2 serve Wilmington from Surf City (26 mi). 6 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 139 reviews. 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2013. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 6 of the schools on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 4 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, 6 schools out of 7 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.
Sip and Paint Carolina Beach
“Sheila encourages everyone to make their painting their own and is ready with her paintbrush to demonstrate and also fix any mess ups.”
Why these companies made our list
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