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2 of these schools are based in Port Coquitlam; the others serve Port Coquitlam from towns including North Vancouver (20 km), Vancouver (23 km) and New Westminster (11 km).
15 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
The 24 schools listed for Port Coquitlam, 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.
23 of the 24 schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 904 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (78%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "atmosphere". 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 20 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.
On this page, 20 schools out of 24 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.
- “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've discovered a newfound passion for painting, and I owe it all to the warm and encouraging atmosphere of this gem of a studio.” — from a review of Jey 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.
