Yulia Artspace
“She offers as much instruction or freedom as each student wishes and her classes are designed to work as both progressive courses as well as stand alone drop-ins.”
Best Art Classes in Kitchener, ON
10 schools listed · 5 in Kitchener · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Social Art
“Steve and Lucy made it fun for the kids at the London Humane Society!”
Mindful Makers
“The mindful makers summer camp is really well done and my child has had so much fun every time!”
Artshine
“It was a great experience and my kids loved it , well organized and the kids bought back lot of their artwork.”
Growing In the Arts School For Dramatic & Cinema Arts
“My kiddo has been going for many years and it is often the highlight of her week.”
Dundee Pottery
“Went for an introductory session as a Christmas gift from my sister: amazing teacher, perfect day.”
The 10 schools listed for Kitchener, ON 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: Kitchener, ON
5 of the 10 schools we list are based in Kitchener; the other 5 serve Kitchener from towns including Waterloo (6 km), New Dundee (9 km) and St. Jacobs (16 km). The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 337 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient" and "skills". 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 18 years. We have a website on file for 8 of the schools on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 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?
8 of the 10 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.
KW School of Music & Art
“Eve is an amazing artistic teacher who is nourishing and supporting the creativity in self expression in the kids.”
Arts Abound
“Staff are phenomenal, my child loves going to art class every week.”
Joyous Expressions in Paint With Rashi
“It's not just drawing, also a way to understand and to express.”
Sight and Sound Studios
“Erb truly loves his job, and wants to see his students enjoy the learning process and this was evident in the Spring Concert where all the kids had fun performing for their family and it was a relaxed and fun time”
Why these companies made our list
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