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Intuitive Art Beat
- Birthday
- Spring Break
- Fun
“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.”
Best Art Classes in Vancouver, BC
24 schools listed · 16 in Vancouver · 12 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Peaceful Art Studio
- Art School
- Classes
- Patient
“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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Sonya Iwasiuk Art Studio
- Gifted
- Passion
- Workshop
“Her open and honest and easy-going style combined with her passion for art and also connecting with people made these classes part creative work and part healing work.”
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3squares ART Studio For Children
- Craft
- Neon
- Son
“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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The Artway Studio
- Mixed Media
- Skills
- Project
“Artway is a fabulous place to learn, meet great people and artists, be allowed to proceed with one's own ideas and compositions with guidance from Denna Erickson, who is not only a great teacher, but also a particular artist who cares about her stud...”
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Secrets of the Kiln
- Bowl
- Night
- Date
“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.”
The 24 schools listed for Vancouver, 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: Vancouver, BC
16 of the 24 schools we list are based in Vancouver; the other 8 serve Vancouver from North Vancouver (14 km). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 401 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 9 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 5 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 and 18 list a public email. 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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4cats Arts Studio (Kitsilano)
- Clay
- Birthday
- Adult
“Attended a class recently and feel like this is the only place in the City (besides private classes) where you can get taught by people who know what they are doing.”
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Edgemont Village Art Studio
- Day Camp
- Mini
- Project
“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
“The models are all very professional.”
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Ana den Art Studio
- Creativity
- Adults
- Class
“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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The Giraffes Art School
- Skills
- Atmosphere
- Painting
“All the instructors at Giraffes Art School are highly professional and immensely talented and the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Giraffes Art School makes it a joy to be a part of.”
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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.”
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Green Apple Art Center
- Watercolour
- Education
- Portfolio
“They are extremely friendly and will patiently guide students through what may be an exciting yet confusing time as they apply for post-secondary institutions.”
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Jey Art Studio
- Lessons
- Skills
- Patient
“She is expert and very experienced.”
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Vancouver Art Center
- Kids
- Learning
- Studio
“I enrolled my 10 year old son in basic digital painting classes, where he gets to learn how to draw/paint popular cartoon/video/movie characters digitally.”
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Federation Academy
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DSC Art Education
- Studio
- Profession
- University
“The new studio has many books that other libraries don't have.”
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Aoma
“Great place to enjoy fine art!”
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VSA Art+design Studio Inc.
“Fancy and clean building; a nearly perfect art studio that inspires students, it offers whatever the students want to do (sculpture, digital arts and video, painting, sketching, manga, etc).”
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Royal Academy of Film and Media Tech
“It was engaging and felt like being on an actual set, much less rigid than a traditional classroom setting👍”
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The Archive Art Studio
“The best selection of cheeses in the city, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great selection of kitchen & serving hard goods.”
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The School For the Contemporary Arts SFU
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Beart
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Openstudio Academy
“Our models had a great experience working with the students of Open Studio academy.”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Vancouver, BC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$163
Maximum cost
$1500
National Average
$300
Avg Per Hour Rates
$117
$225
$625
Typical price range is based on 526 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about schools in and near Vancouver
- “My daughter has made great improvements with her drawing since starting classes at Peaceful Art Studio two years ago.” — from a review of Peaceful Art Studio
- “I have learned so much and improved my drawing skills so much.” — from a review of Green Apple Art Center
- “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
Excerpts from public reviews of the schools listed on this page.
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