Best Art Classes in Sydney
10 providers offering art classes in Sydney, ranked by rating and client reviews. Painting, drawing and craft classes for budding young artists.
1. Kids Club Child Care Clarence Centre
Sydney, NSW
Kids Club Clarence St is a long day care centre in Sydney CBD for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, open Monday to Friday. Free extracurricular activities include language, music, and sports classes. Painting lessons are also noted. No trial classes mentioned.
2. Dance & Arts Studio
Redfern, NSW
Dance & Arts Studio in Redfern offers beginner-friendly dance classes (Salsa, Latin Ballroom), kids classes in painting, drawing, music and acting, plus private coaching in dance, singing and acting. No specific age ranges stated. Studio hire also available. No trial offers explicitly mentioned.
3. Sydney Visual Arts Academy
Ultimo, NSW
Sydney Visual Arts Academy in Ultimo, NSW offers art classes for children led by animation filmmaker and illustrator Se Jong Park and staff. Classes run during school terms and school holidays, focusing on fundamental art skills, illustration, and filmmaking. No specific age ranges or trial class information mentioned.
4. THE SPACE gallery & art class
Rosebery, NSW
THE SPACE gallery in Rosebery, NSW sells curated original artworks and limited edition prints by emerging and established artists. Art workshops are available via a linked external provider (Et Voila Studios). The gallery focuses on creativity and self-expression. No specific age ranges, trial class details, or named instructors are mentioned on the site.
5. Sydney School of Music and Fine Arts
Sydney, NSW
Sydney CBD music and fine arts school offering instrument and vocal lessons for students of all ages. Instruments include violin, cello, piano, guitar, clarinet, flute, trumpet, bassoon, oboe, viola, erhu, and singing/musical theatre. Teachers drawn from Sydney Symphony and Conservatorium. Trial lessons available. 10-week terms with recitals and ensemble performance.
6. Sydney Art Classes with Andre Hobday
Newtown, NSW
Andre Hobday offers children's and adult art classes at Lennox Street Studios, Newtown. Children's classes cover Sci-Fi, fantasy, animals and more, encouraging independent thinking. Adult classes range from beginner to experienced levels across Realism, Impressionism, Fantasy and Surrealism. Vocational courses also available. Classes cost $40 per person.
7. Art Class Sydney
Birchgrove, NSW
Art Class Sydney is a private art school for adults in Birchgrove, Sydney. Offers term-based painting and drawing classes (Wednesday and Thursday mornings/evenings), monthly Sunday workshops, and an annual January Summer School. All skill levels welcome. Classes cover still life, portraiture, landscape, and abstraction. No children's classes offered.
8. Architecture for Kids School
Surry Hills, NSW
Online architecture school for kids and teens aged 6–18, taught by practising architect Louise O'Brien. Offers live Zoom term classes (Sundays), downloadable self-directed design challenges, private one-on-one sessions, and a yearly Innovators Hub membership. Covers architectural drawing, design, STEM and portfolio building. No trial classes explicitly mentioned.
9. Artkookoo Art Studio (Art School, workshops, kids and teens art classes, art party, school holiday)
Eastwood, NSW
Artkookoo Art Studio in Eastwood, NSW offers art classes for kids aged 5–12+, structured by age group. Workshops are available for preschoolers to adults, including school holiday programs. One-time trial classes are available for $50 (with $20 credited upon enrolment). Media includes painting, watercolour, oil pastel, and ceramic painting.
10. Play Studio Kids
Bondi Junction, NSW
Play Studio Kids in Bondi Junction offers process art, music, science experiments and sensory play classes for children aged 4 months to 5 years. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, it combines structured classes with open-ended free play in a boutique studio environment. No specific trial offer mentioned.
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