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Young Artists' Place
- Summer Camp
- Creativity
- Mixed Media
“We much appreciate their instructors' (Janice and Thiseni) patience, guidance and encouragement in teaching them the ins and outs of how to create a comic strip.”
Best Art Classes in Burnaby, BC
24 schools listed · 4 in Burnaby · 15 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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En-Drawing Art Studio
- Environment
“I really enjoyed drawing with other people here.”
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Tumeke Art Studio 大教室
“Super excellent”
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Art Studio Palette
“I never had the feeling of being stuck or getting bored in her classes, since we were always trying new things and she payed a lot of attention to each student, helping them individually.”
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Palette Art Studio
“Anyways as you can see in this photo, these are the cutest ducks ever and actually it was a penguin but I just painted it into a duck so if you're going there to look for a duck they don't have it but they might in the future because I asked.”
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Intuitive Art Beat
- Space
- Spring Break
- Style
“Zohar also created an amazing creative space with great music and beautiful art, where students of all ages were supported to work side by side with their peers.”
The 24 schools listed for Burnaby, BC teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school states on its own site.
Area overview: Burnaby, BC
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Burnaby; the other 20 serve Burnaby from towns including Vancouver (10 km), North Vancouver (11 km) and New Westminster (8 km). The schools on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 909 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (90%), professionalism (79%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "patient". 13 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 27 years. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 21 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 enrol.
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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Whitehorse Art Design
- Portfolio
- Environment
- Criticism
“Through Whitehorse, I have been admitted to my top schools (NYU, RISD, Parsons, UW, UCSD) My experience here was amazing and if you are interested in learning anything related to art or design, this is the place for you!”
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Evelia Espinosa's Art Studio
- Environment
- Theory
- Art Centre
“Evelia has set up the classes to have kids of all ages which is especially great for the younger kids who look up to the advanced students and get a good example of the things they can eventually do as they grow as an artist.”
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Peaceful Art Studio
- Teach
- Classes
- Skills
“As a beginner and first time painter, the instructors were very knowledgable, provided great insight on how to improve, and most importantly they were very attentive.”
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Baobao Arts Centre/ Legato Performance Academy
- Piano
- Painting
- Parents
“The child has studied many courses at the Baby Art Center, including cello, drums, music theory, band, reading and writing, vocal music, painting, and shape, and has been doing so for three years.”
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Hippo ART Studio
- Learned
- Paint
- Questions
“I'm going to take one of Michelle's painting classes next, and I'm hoping for a resin series if we can get enough people to come, so that we can explore more techniques with this fabulous medium!”
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Epiphany Neighbourhood Art Studios
“My daughter absolutely loves this art class 🙂 All the staff that run the place are so sweet and allow the little artists to go at their own pace and encourage their own unique styles.”
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Sonya Iwasiuk Art Studio
- Ideas
- Passion
- Team
“I'm realizing how taking some time out of your day to take part in some art really is so beneficial for health, and I will be looking to invest in more activities like this in the future.”
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3squares ART Studio For Children
- Creative
- Neon
- Parents
“During the summer, they have full-day classes from 9:30 am to 3 pm, and in other seasons, they offer convenient one-hour classes after school and in the mornings.”
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CG Masters School of 3D Animation & VFX
- Work
- Graduation
- Program
“Plus, tons of little bonuses: perfect location at the New West skytrain station, right next to Starbucks, Tim Hortons, Safeway, and tons of restaurants, and there's always Radar the black lab there for when you need a little comforting puppy break!”
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The Artway Studio
- Colour
- Skills
- Funny
“I found the class critiques to be very helpful in seeing how I can elevate my work but also in how my classmates have expressed the same ideas in their own creative ways”
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Secrets of the Kiln
- Mug
- Night
- Birthday
“Highly recommend for anyone interested in learning the art of pottery and also for those who want to hone their skills and take their creative abilities to the next level.”
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Polka Dot Early Learning
- Learned
- Party
- Birthday
“Great place for birthday party, very nice teacher, fantastic learning experience for kids, highly recommend to all parents who are looking for quality and educational programs for kids after school!!”
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4cats Arts Studio (Kitsilano)
- Birthday
- Clay
- Party
“I was impressed by the curriculum that introduced a new artist each week, which enriched my daughters' understanding of various art styles and techniques.”
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Edgemont Village Art Studio
- Clay
- Mini
- Painting
“The only improvement I would make is to teach more drawing technique to older students who are no longer interested in just applying paint over a sketch that is prepared for them by a teacher.”
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Basic Inquiry
- Studio
- Drawing
“Best weekly life drawing sessions to be had in the city of Vancouver.”
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Ana den Art Studio
- Class
- Adults
- Skills
“I have never painted in my life as I think I am not artistic enough to do so, but Ana made me feel comfortable and confident enough to learn techniques on how to paint.”
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Green Apple Art Center
- Watercolour
- Portfolio
- Artistic
“I am very reluctant to say that it's been a good childhood memory of mine, driving to west broadway 3 times a week in pursuit of my university portfolio as a whole.”
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4cats Dunbar Art Studio
- Skills
- Kids
“Overall, this was a great spot to go on a date, or be creative for the day, but it's not necessarily for someone to learn advanced skills in a craft.”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Burnaby, BC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$162
Maximum cost
$1494
National Average
$299
Avg Per Hour Rates
$116
$224
$623
Average price range is based on 550 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Burnaby
- “I took adult watercolour classes with Divya. It was a fun and enjoyable experience in a non intimating and relaxing environment.” — from a review of Young Artists' Place
- “Whitehorse has an immersive studio environment. The teachers here are exceptionally skilled at assisting students with preparing for higher education and creating portfolios.” — from a review of Whitehorse Art Design
- “Both of my sons have classes here. My 5-year-old son started learning to draw half a year ago, and I can already see the improvement in his drawing.” — from a review of Baobao Arts Centre/ Legato Performance Academy
- “My kids started painting with Evelia at a young age and they have grown to love art and enjoy their time at the studio greatly.” — from a review of Evelia Espinosa's Art Studio
- “I have been taking painting and drawing classes from Evelia for a year and a half and I absolutely love it!” — from a review of Evelia Espinosa's Art Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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