5 Artsy Places to Go to For a Painting Class
Want to explore the artist inside of you, but don’t know where to start? How about visiting some beautiful painting studios that offer painting class for adults? With instruction from professional teachers, anyone can go home with a painting that you'll be proud to hang up in your living room.
Deer Art Lab
Where: 601, Blackstone Apartment, Fuxing Zhong Lu 1331
Price: RMB 520 for three hours oil painting/ two people
Tel: 18616593102
Hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday 2pm-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, 11am-8pm
There’s some mysterious Baroque architecture on Fuxing Lu called "Blackstone apartment" which has a hundred-year old history. And at the top of Blackstone apartment, you can find a painting studio called Deer Art Lab.
During the three hour painting session, a teacher will guide you through each step of creating your own artwork. There are hundreds of painting examples for you to choose from depending on your level and interests.
Deer Art Lab is not just a great place to paint, but also an incredibly scenic spot to snap a few shots.
MoreMo
Where: 1/F, No. 11, Lane 186, South Shanxi Lu
Price: RMB 125 for 2.5 hours painting/person
Tel: 18616607825
Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-9pm
MoreMo studio is a hidden gem in a small alley on Huaihai Road. It was transformed from an old villa into a popular art studio with a beautiful outdoor garden. MoreMo studio’s environment is very crafty and elegant. You can enjoy ample natural light while painting here from their big windows.
They offer many courses, such as colored pencils, watercolors, hand sketches and more. They can be selected according to your level and preferences. Even if you have zero experience in whatever medium you choose, don't worry.
ColorJam
Where: Room 202, 55 Wukang Lu
Price: Adult: RMB 258 for two hours painting/person (without instructor)
Kids (3-6 years old): RMB 238 for two hours painting/person (without instructor)
Tel: 021-54651838
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 11am-7pm
ColorJam is right along bustling Wukang Road, just upstairs of the Marienbad Cafe. Paints, pens and other art supplies can be found everywhere here. ColorJam welcomes both adults and kids, offering non-instruction classes for experienced painters and also professional training if you really want to go beyond a beginner phase.
The studio also sets up bilingual summer camps for children to learn painting, cooking and creativity.
ColorJam encourages ordinary people to jump out of the frame and have fun. That’s why, in addition to the adult and children oil painting classes, they also have an open kitchen for people who want to try a baking class.
*Readers Deal: ColorJam is offering ShanghaiWOW! readers a special deal! If you sign up your kid(s) for classes, they'll be given a free brush set! For adults who sign up for painting classes, you'll be given a glass of wine/coffee/tea and snacks for free.
The Wake
Where: B1 SOHO Fuxing Plaza, 388 Madang Lu
Price: RMB 88-188 for 1-hour painting/person
Tel: 021-54651838
Hours: Daily, 10:30am-9pm
Although The Wake is located in the super busy SOHO Fuxing Plaza, you can always find peace and quiet here as you'll be surrounded by brushes, pigments, palettes and sketch boards in the studio.
The Wake offers three types of art classes: watercolor, oil painting and colored pencil.You can either learn by copying the works of the masters, or paint your own picture using your imagination. The studio is full of relaxing energy that will definitely unleash your creativity.
Milo
Where: 319, 1707 Changde Lu
Price: RMB 269 for 2 painting/2 people
Tel: 18658789950
Hours: Daily, 9:30am-10pm
Milo Studios offers professional art courses such as sketching, oil painting, watercolor, animation and illustration. Course schedule and class time can be customized according to your availability. Miro also has a great oil painting class package, which is suitable for two people or couples to learn together.
Miro Studios also offers a variety of snacks, teas and cookies for free during the course.
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