Heart's Desire Art Studio
“My son absolutely loves going here and comes home with a beautiful piece of art that he makes every week!”
Best Art Classes near Nepean, ON
3 of these schools are based in Nepean; the others serve Nepean from towns including Ottawa (16 km), Gatineau, QC (23 km) and Gloucester (3 km).
1 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pop Up Painters
“She led them though painting a specific piece (which you are able to select in advance) and she gave clear step by step instructions, always encouraging.”
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The Mud Oven
“The staff were all so super friendly, and the overall bright vibes of the space were awesome.”
Amuzart
“Tous les enfants ont adoré leur expérience de peinture et sont reparti avec de beaux souvenirs !”
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Ottawa School of Art
“First time registering for the summer art camp and from start to finish of the entire process was impressed with the little touches, follow-ups and thoroughness.”
The 15 schools listed for Nepean, 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: Nepean, ON
14 of the 15 schools on this page have a rating, from 3.4 to 5.0 across 504 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 3 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 15 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.
Elena NL
“I have seen her working with young children, students preparing their portfolios for university admissions, and adults with equal enthusiasm.”
Monart Ottawa
“From the moment you walk in, you can sense the creative energy walls filled with student artwork, friendly instructors greeting you by name, and kids genuinely excited to be there.”
Viremime Art
“My daughter has been going to her classes for close to 3 years now and just loves being there and learning new art techniques with Meghna.”
Art Makers- Private Studio
“The exhibition show was wonderful too — seeing all the amazing artwork displayed was a proud and joyful moment.”
4cats Arts Studio the Glebe in Ottawa
“This style of classes might not be everyone's preferred format but I have enjoyed the opportunity to just try different things, and getting a feel for the clay since it takes a while to build these skills”
B. W. Crafts
“Rick is a terrific teacher, and artist - highly recommended!”
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SF Studios
“Je n'avais jamais peint avant et maintenant après 2 ans, j'ai progressé énormément.”
Glass Emotions
“Crystal has a very strong customer service orientation and we resolved my issues and questions very quickly.”
Les Ateliers De l'Artiste
“Ta personnalité calme et amicale, ton approche pratique et motivante, ta capacité à reconnaître et apprécier le talent unique de chacun, ce sont des traits qui font de toi une artiste et pédagogue hors pair!”
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