Best painting classes in Indianapolis: find options near you

The class at MAIN Street Grill in Martinsville was amazing! Our instructor, Kiara, was so patient, friendly and extremely helpful. She made the class extremely fun. I am looking forward to do another one soon!

Emi was wonderful, we arrived almost an hour late and she still made sure to include and catch us up immediately. She had a very positive personality which made the entire experience absolutely delightful, everyone there was super friendly and nice. Emi made the evening feel very fun and relaxing, I hope to be able to do it again sometime ☺️

Had so much fun! Emi explained everything so well and gave great tips. She even came around to help us out. Would love to go again!

Emmi did an amazing job teaching us how to paint our gnome! I’m not the best painter but she made it all feel easy and it turned out better than expected!

We had such a good time at our wine & canvas class! The instructions were easy to follow, very friendly instructor & many laughs shared with our friends. Would highly recommend!

This was such a great experience and quite the fun time! Kiara did a great job at explaining the steps and being encouraging and uplifting the entire time!

Max was great. Very clear instructions and a positive attitude about my horrid work! Very fun class likely to attend again

This wonderful place offers so much for all ages! I love that they let you pick your craft, give you supplies and instructions and then leave you to it. It’s so relaxed and great for big or small groups. I could go back 100x with all the different pieces they offer. Most recently, I went with a large group and we loved and appreciated working with Madeline who patiently helped us all. They also serve adult drink which is an excellent plus.

So much fun, for all ages who love art! They have a wide variety or items to choose from. We can't wait to go back and make some glass pieces. Would definitely recommend for some family times with the kids or fun date night. Our "server" wasn't great and didn't really give us too much attention but it was fine! We were walk ins and did get to sit right down and start some projects! We had an absolutely great time. They also offer wines and mock drinks but we didn't partake. They do allow you to bring in outside waterbottles. I saw others with them. We spent just over 2 hours here and probably really could've spent 3.

Was pleasantly surprised not only of the options (pottery, glass, candles, wood painting) to choose from but all the options within like colors and styles and extra textures and the help from the employees. First time coming and will definitely be back. The fact that everyone I talked to that worked there was pleasant and helpful to the enjoyable experience made this a great choice for my friends and I to spend some time together.

Lots of options of things to do. It was very fun. Will definitely return to do another project

We had a wonderful time for a small group to celebrate a birthday here today! Liz was very attentive and helpful throughout the entire process, even assisting one of our group members in redoing her project after the first attempt was unsatisfactory. We painted wood signs and made a scented room spray. A fantastic time and would go back again for sure!

We had so much fun at Pottery by you today! The workers Rob, Liz, and Lucille were all so kind and helpful! We laughed a lot, the music was awesome, and we all created beautiful pottery works that we are excited to use in our homes. It was fun painting and Liz gave us so many helpful tips and worked with us to make sure our pieces were perfect! We can’t wait to take them home!

Had a lot of fun making a glass vase for my birthday. Even got a surprise little bday candle. Adult slushies were top tier and we had a lot of fun in general.

Great experience! Purchased 3 "tickets" to paint pictures of our dogs with my mom and daughter. They will ask you in advance for the picture of the dog and they pre sketch on the canvas and paint the eyes and nose on the dog for you. Additionally, they will ask you what background color you want and premix it. 2 hours to paint seems like a long time but it goes fast if you want to do a good job. The instructor, sorry, I can't remember her name, did a great job of letting us know where we should be at, for example, "alright, we should be done with our backgrounds in the next 10 minutes." This is great so you don't get behind and run the risk of not finishing. I probably could have spent another 2 hours on my painting, but the point isn't to create a Renoir. The point is to have fun with friends and family. We didn't purchase wine, but others did. Everyone seemed to have fun, lots of smiles, lots of encouragement from the instructor. Highly recommend this as a couples night or family event. We had a lot of fun and made some great memories.

My granddaughter and I attended a "Paint Your Pet" event. MJ was soooo patient and great with my granddtr. We had a great time and we're pleased with the outcome.

My birthday celebration at painting with a twist was amazing. The instructor was awesome. This is my second year going there and it won't be the last. I highly recommend for an occasion or just to get out and do something fun. FYI you don't have to be a painter

Took my wife for her birthday, they not only spoiled her but I had a great time too! Staff was super friendly and flexible and the taught how to work on our weak areas. Highly recommend for your next date night!

So much fun! Mom and I walked in for a "pop in and paint." Excellent service and great prices. The staff are very upbeat and funny. Definitely give yourself as much time as possible, because some of these paintings have a lot of steps 😅 But the instructions are super easy to follow. They have a LOT of pictures to choose from for your painting. I've added a picture of my choice from the binder with my resulting painting. They also have drinks (alcoholic and non) and snacks (mostly bagged chips). We saw they do painted wine glasses and custom candles too if you're looking for something like that.

We had a blast. It was for my daughters 40th birthday. The hostesses were experienced painters. They were very nice. The music they played suit the atmosphere. It was the bomb! Throughly enjoyed ourselves.

Did the new painting to go in same room but different wall as these 3. (Also done at Painting with a Twist locations) Lyndsey helped when needed with suggestions and let us do our thing when we seemed comfortable. Love going to her classes!!

My sister and I had a great time creating our own Turkish lamps! It was a lot of fun and the instructor was very helpful and kind. Thank you

A great class and I highly recommend it. My mom and I had a blast and really enjoyed it. The instructors were very friendly and helpful with design and layout plans.

Great way to spend a Saturday morning with some girlfriends! Starting from entering the place to leaving with our lamps, we had a great experience! We were well helped for the lamp making process and also treated with some amazing Turkish delights and Turkish tea! We did take more time than the session called for but our instructor was still very patient with us. We were all happy with the outcome.

Did the Dayton class. It was so much fun. Easy to follow instructions but also allowed you to be creative and the hosts were fantastic

I booked this class with my adult niece, and we had the best time! Senna at the studio was incredibly helpful with all our questions and as we were working on our projects. I am not that artistic, but even my lamp turned out really well! Way better than I expected. It was a lot of fun. I'll post a photo of our lamp globes pre-grout and without the lamp parts.

Was a very fun class, love my moon lamp! Annie was very nice & helpful! 🙂

Very fun and interactive class. Host was very welcoming and helpful during the whole process

The outdoor area makes for a quiet park for adults — the nearby Opti Park has a playground, and may be more suitable for kids.

Art and nature interspersed to create a charming place to enjoy the outdoors. Kids can roam around with plenty to entertain them. There are places to look over the river. When we went there was a fun community art project inside where you create an ornament to add to a tree on the wall using recycled items. It was a lot of fun and we will definitely go back.

For years I had dreamed of having my wedding reception at the Indianapolis Art Center, and working with Mason and her team was a dream come true. My husband and I toured the facility 15 months before our big day and highly recommend approximately that time frame for a place as popular as this. The IAC referred us to our caterer, and set up our reception seating with tables and linens. Additionally, they took care of tear down after we made our exit. Our guests enjoyed cocktail hour under the portico while we headed to the river for our family pictures. The pergola and Ivy wall were a gorgeous backdrop for our sweet heart table and most breath taking of all were all the hanging string lights. I could not imagine a better setting for an outdoor wedding. Beyond that, we booked the library as a place inside to escape just the two of us for our last dance. Magic.

Such a great spot! We walked the trails and saw the sculptures. We headed inside to warm up at the little coffee shop. The library was cozy and clean with even some sweet little kid art books. The inside galleries were super cool and the workshops looked fascinating!

Today’s August 2 it’s a nice summer day, and we came to walk through the sculpture garden. They’re limited sculptures. The landscaping is poorly maintained. The walkways have inconsistent gravel. And there is zero art installation inside. Today is a Saturday. Experience not worth going. Attendant at the front was very nice and helpful and said that at the end of the month, the art exhibit will actually have art

The outside area is pretty with some interesting sculptures, and nicely shaded by green tunnels. The nearby river is calming, with some decent views via the wooden walking platforms. You can also stroll right down to the water if you don’t mind getting a little dirty. The art on display when I visited today is a little too leftwing for my tastes, but hey, that’s art. I wouldn’t bring children through it. I’m not in town long enough to take any classes, but it seems really cool. There is a nice little library down one of the halls. The art center looks nice and pretty well maintained, and the few staff members I ran into seemed polite and helpful.

Nice facility. Great especially if you're interested in creating art. Workshops for just about every medium. Very nice grounds to stroll as well. Enjoyed our visit.

Cheerie has done a lot of work for us. We had 2 dog paintings (watercolor) and we have her often for seasonal window painting. We get so many compliments on our doors and will continue 🙂

Was easy to book a session for our 11 year old. Owner was personable and patient with her. Ended up purchasing some art for our home while there. Myself and our kiddo will be making another session. Parking was plentiful.

We went to Cheerie’s studio for my sister’s birthday. We had an amazing time painting a groovy chameleon! We were able to bring in food and drink, and Cheerie provided party favors, decorations and paper products. She also provided a great soundtrack to paint to! We would love to go back again! Highly recommend.

It’s always a pleasure to have Cheerie turn our windows into a work of art for various events and holidays. Her work is as wonderful as she is.

I want to thank Cheerie for hosting her color pop portrait class. My sister and I had a wonderful time, was my 1st painting class, and she guided me the whole way . I t was so fun, we will for sure be returning to her classes.

Cheerie is wonderful! She has a clean, inviting studio and offers a variety of classes for all ages. She encourages creativity and motivates my kids to put in their best effort. She is very responsive, kind and an amazing artist. I highly recommend taking a class or at least visiting her studio. See for your self…… You won’t be disappointed.

My husband and I did a valentine's date night canvas painting and we had so much! Cheerie was great! Her studio is very welcoming and she was a great teacher and very helpful! Will definitely be going back!

This as another great class taught by Magali. I love these classes as mash craft. I plan on attending another class this month and many more going forward Magali is by far my favorite instructor she has the background to teach at any level.

Elyza was our instructor and she was super helpful and friendly. Gave us good tips.

We had the best time today. Our instructor, Joy, was amazing! We will be booking more events instructed by her.

Such a great time! Elyza is fun and easy going, she was great!

Had a wonderful time. All the artists were able to use their own color schemes. Instructor was attentive but not pushy. Will definitely do it again.

Good experience. Would like to do this again 😊 would recommend to come along with your partner or friends. It’s fun especially with drinks! Note: Ticket cost would not cover your drink.

My SO & I went this W&C location on the stop 12th road. I, myself, enjoyed the class & my painting turned out decent. The instructor we had was clear about his directions BUT he moved along WAY. TOO. FAST. The only reason I was able to keep up is because I have experience in art. My bf & the rest of the class struggled to keep up. I found myself at times having to finish up what I was doing while half listening to the next step. It was irritating at times but I still enjoyed myself. What also caught me off guard was how the instructor & the other two employees were dressed. They literally had on street clothes. I almost thought we were in the wrong location. I noticed was at the end the painting session when the last step was completed the instructor LITERALLY LEFT THE ROOM IMMEDIATELY AFTER. The other two "employees" started packing up the supplies. The wrap this up & to put the cherry on top I checked the time and it said 450pm….the class was suppose to go from 3-6pm… No wonder we felt rushed because the instructor was literally rushing through the steps. *sigh* I would have enjoyed the class more if the instructor did not speed through the class & took his time. Not sure if the instructors change or theyre the same for all classes but I will not be coming back to this location for the time being. Thank you W&C.

During a sister/cousin girl's weekend in September, our Create Art Studio workshop was the PERFECT activity that gave us a timeless keepsake from our weekend together! I considered getting us custom, matching sweatshirts made but then saw this workshop being hosted and knew we had to do it. The workshop exceeded our expectations – we learned a new, fun hobby from an excellent, knowledgeable instructor, enjoyed snacks and drinks while we crafted in the gorgeous, intimate workspace, mingled with fellow crafters and even got to take home generous supplies to ensure we could complete our hard work from the comfort of my home later that evening. Thanks to this workshop, we now have a lasting, tangible memory from our incredible weekend together. We are so thankful!

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Create Art Studio and its owner, Aliyssa! I was planning a special print class for my cousin’s bachelorette party from out of state, and even though her studio wasn’t available for our date, Aliyssa went above and beyond to create an alternative plan at an offsite location so we could still celebrate the bride in a unique and meaningful way. Unfortunately, the event was later cancelled by me due to low registration, but throughout the entire process Aliyssa was professional, kind, and incredibly understanding. She truly cares about her clients and puts so much thought and effort into making their vision come to life. I only wish I lived closer so I could enjoy all of her amazing classes and events on a regular basis. Her offerings and her customer service are unmatched — I highly recommend Create Art Studio to anyone looking for a creative, welcoming, and well-run space!

What a lovely place to play! Attended a 2 hour class on junk journaling. Everything was provided and the teacher walked us through the process. It was so much fun! They provided a delicious charcuterie board and drinks. The old Broad Ripple home is beautifully renovated with tons of charm. Such a welcoming space! A great place to buy small gifts from local artists or gift cards for classes. I look forward to my next class!

The owners did a wonderful job making my son and I feel welcome. The place was very organized and inviting. If you have a little one who loves to explore their artistic abilities. Give Create Art studio a try. My little guy left with his creations and big smile.

We had such a wonderful time at a one-time felt flower class at Create! Such a lovely space, with a gallery/shopping area with work from local artists, as well as excellent hospitality (there was charcuterie, which was amazing!). The space is warm and welcoming, and friendly to folks who may not feel like they are an "artist". Highly recommend!

Such a beautiful, welcoming space! Great place buy gifts by local Indianapolis / Broad Ripple artists! I really enjoyed taking a vision board class there to kick off the new year. There are so many great art classes for kids and adults alike! Looking forward to coming back!

Create is just the best! Classes for kiddos are fun, engaging and age-appropriate. The projects and mediums used vary from week to week. Chrissy and Alyssa are great with the kids. My kiddo looks forward to class so much every week!

I booked a date to do the paint and sip and there was an issue with the date and time that I originally chose. I reached out to the owners and Dwani "D" was extremely accommodating when I had to reschedule several times before I had time in my work schedule to attend. I had a good time. The wine and music were a vibe within itself. I would love to come back & bring a friend. It was totally worth the wait. Thanks D and Kisha for the experience.

We had such a great Halloween at Phiri Art! I highly recommend this experience. My friend and I did both the sip and paint and candle making, and loved our experience!

The studio hosted a great candle making and canvas night! A very laid back atmosphere!

What a lovely vibe! Everyone was so kind and personable! The music was amazing, complementary wine was nice! We had such a good time and will definitely be coming back.

Amazing experience me and the wife had a date night and they set the tone for us. Went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed ourselves. Def coming back

I had such a fun time at Sip & paint! The vibes were great and they were so kind. I would recommend going any week.

Second time doing the candle making class and I have a blast every time! Thank you so much for such a wonderful environment!!