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February 07, 2025
NEPA Art Lessons: Exploring Your Creativity At Every Age
Unleash your creative potential at any age with art lessons across NEPA, from painting and pottery to unique craft workshops. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned artist, there's always something new to learn and enjoy in our local art studios.
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Tap Into Your Artistic Side With Lessons In Painting, Drawing, Pottery and More

Be creative. Get messy. Have fun. Learn something new. No matter how you approach it, immersing yourself in art is a rewarding and inspiring experience. Spark your or your child’s creativity with regular art lessons, engaging paint workshops, or hands-on pottery-making.

Whether you’re looking to express yourself in a fresh way or simply enjoy a fun night of crafting over wine, NEPA’s talented artists and art studios have you covered. Browse our list of local studios offering lessons and explore our full directory of studios and classes across NEPA.

Art Lessons in NEPA
A young girl sits at a pottery wheel with an adult, who is helping her shape a piece of clay at Abington Art Studio in Clarks Summit, PA.
Abington Art Studio

Clarks Summit, PA

Learn to throw clay, sculpt, draw or paint at Abington Art Studio. Your creativity will flourish in their art and pottery lessons, clay sculpture and design, children and adult workshops or Mommy and Me classes. They also host Sip ‘n Paint and Pinot and Pottery parties for adults.

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A woman is painting a picture of a religious figure on a canvas, surrounded by others painting at a table with various art supplies at Art on Center in Jim Thorpe.
Art on Center

Jim Thorpe, PA

Unleash your creativity with art classes at Art on Center in Jim Thorpe, where beginners and experienced artists alike can explore painting, pottery and more. From watercolor to printmaking, discover new techniques in a supportive, small-group setting.

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A group of seven people pose while holding their paintings of a mountain landscape with a waterfall, showcasing their artwork from a painting class at Art n' Vino in Pittston, PA.
Art n' Vino

Pitttston, PA

Learn to paint with step by step instructions, BYOB wine optional, at Art n’ Vino. Paint your own canvas, pillow, or glassware with friends, no experience necessary. Kiddos are welcome at Art n’ Cupcake painting parties.

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A woman is creating dot art on a round, black surface with a dotting tool, surrounded by paint and other art supplies at Back Mountain Makery in Dallas, PA.
Back Mountain Makery

Dallas, PA

Get creative with hands-on arts and crafts lessons at Back Mountain Makery. Learn new skills like pottery, painting, knitting and glass art in a fun, welcoming space for all ages

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A woman smiles, holding a pottery wheel with a handcrafted mug at Craft Into Art studio in Dingmans Ferry, PA.
Craft Into Art

Dingmans Ferry, PA

Learn the art of wheel throwing at Craft Into Art, where you can shape clay into your own handmade mugs and bowls. With classes for teens and adults, it’s the perfect place to get creative and refine your pottery skills!

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Two finished Halloween-themed paintings on easels are displayed on a table at Creative Canvas Studio in Stroudsburg. Two people are visible in the background painting their own canvases.
Creative Canvas Studio

Stroudsburg, PA

Celebrate, create and have fun at Creative Canvas Studio in Stroudsburg with sip and paint classes or kids’ art parties. With guided instruction and a relaxed atmosphere, it’s the perfect place to make art and socialize.

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Hazleton Art League

Hazleton, PA

Hazleton Art League is a nonprofit organization bringing arts and culture to the community. They offer instructions to youth, teens and adult in drawing, painting, photography, stained glass, fused glass, jewelry making, pottery, ceramics, and pysanky art. Course offerings vary throughout the year and include oil painting 101, pottery throwing and mixed media krafty kids classes.

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A man and two women are gathered around a table in a pottery studio, working on clay pumpkins at Kettle Creek Pottery in Stroudsburg, PA.
Kettle Creek Pottery

Stroudsburg, PA

Explore your creativity at Kettle Creek Pottery with hands-on classes in pottery hand-building, private wheel instruction, oil painting, watercolor, fiber arts, and more. Try your hand at shaping clay, painting landscapes, or weaving fibers, all in a welcoming studio setting.

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A woman wearing a pink apron is seated at a pottery wheel, shaping a piece of clay with their hands, with a green bucket nearby and tools visible on a pegboard in the background at Peaceful Potter in Kingston, PA.
Peaceful Potter

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Adults and teens can learn the art of pottery making at Peaceful Potter with classes offered in hand building and wheel throwing. Studio time and advanced classes are offered to those who wish to work independently.

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A close-up photo shows artist Joshua Rivaldo using a pastel to work on a drawing of a person's face in blue tones, surrounded by other pastels and art supplies.
Rivaldo Art Studio

Clarks Summit, PA

In addition to showcasing the artwork of local illustrator and concept artist Joshua Rivaldo, Rivaldo Art Studio hosts art classes for children, teens and adults exploring a variety of art materials. They also host workshops for intermediate and advanced artists where students learn and practice a particular artist’s methods.

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Two young girls are at Shawnee Art Shed in East Stroudsburg, sitting at tables with canvases and paint, smiling at the camera.
Shawnee Art Shed

East Stroudsburg, PA

Drop in for open studio time, join a hands-on workshop, or host a private art party at Shawnee Art Shed in East Stroudsburg. With plenty of creative options, it’s a space to experiment, learn, and have fun with art!

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A classroom setting is prepared for a painting class, with rows of tables and chairs facing easels displaying partially completed paintings of a black and white cow at Spirited Art Scranton.
Spirited Art Scranton

Scranton, PA

Get creative at Spirited Art Scranton with personalized paint and wine parties, or plan a unique birthday celebration for your child. Whether you’re sipping wine or painting with friends, every session offers a fun, relaxed way to sip and snack while you tap into your artistic side.

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A woman is painting a scene of a photo of the Back Mountain Memorial Library Auction.
Sue Hand's Imagery

Dallas, PA

Learn from an artist with international acclaim at Sue Hand Imagery in Dallas, where her decades of expertise bring art to life. Whether you’re a child or an adult, Sue’s personalized lessons will guide you in developing your skills and discovering your creative potential.

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A person's hand holds a paintbrush, adding details to a painting on an easel depicting a woman and child in a park-like setting at Tamaqua Community Arts Center.
Tamaqua Community Arts Center

Tamaqua, PA

Everyone is an artist at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center. This nonprofit art gallery, theater, and workshop offers art and paint classes, craft lessons, BYOB paint and sip nights as well as DIY workshops. It’s also home to Clay Works Pottery Studio, which offers private classes, parties, and open studio time.

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A group of six people wearing aprons and gloves are gathered around a table covered with black sheeting and art supplies, creating artwork with paints and tools at The Art Factory of White Mills.
The Art Factory of White Mills

White Mills, PA

Art lessons know no age limit at The Art Factory of White Mills. Adult lessons in all genres of art are available in their art gallery space. Upcoming classes in December include “acrylic pour”, alcohol ink, printmaking and a watercolor, graphite and color pencil class.

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A group of six young girls are at easels painting on canvases during an art class at The Art Party Place in Mountain Top, PA.
The Art Party Place

MountainTop, PA

The Art Party Place offers open studio time for budding artists to get creative. You can choose from a large variety of pre-drawn canvases and ceramics to paint. Or they regularly host toddler paint and play events, kids paint events, adult pick your own project nights, adult wine and paint and wood workshops as well as painting classes.

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Two young girls are painting on white paper during an art class at The Art Room in Scranton, PA.
The Art Room

Scranton, PA

Toddlers to teens can unlock their creativity with painting, sculpture, and more at The Art Room. Classes range from 6-8 weeks, divided by age, with options like the Art Room Play Group for little ones and Mixed Media Art Club for older kids. The Art Room also offers adult workshops and customizable painting parties for groups of eight or more.

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A woman is painting a colorful abstract watercolor on a wooden table with paint supplies at The Bodhi Tree Art School and Studio. The painting is sectioned into blocks of various colors including purple, yellow, green, blue, and red.
The Bodhi Tree Art School and Studio

Honesdale, PA

The Bodhi Tree Art School and Studio encourages you to dream and create in a safe space. Their specialty classes and workshops for children and adults teach drawing, painting, clay-making, ceramic and sculpting lessons.

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Three children hold up colorful, geometric paper masks they made during art class at Walk In Art Center in Schuylkill Haven, PA.
Walk In Art Center

Schuylkill Haven, PA

The Walk In Art Center is a hub for art and artists in the community. In addition to an art gallery with rotating art exhibits, they offer a variety of art classes from the novice artist to experienced students, sip and paint or craft events for adults, workshops and children’s art camps.

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A group of children are sitting at easels painting a picture of a cartoon dog character at The Art Party Place in Mountain Top, Pa. Two girls are smiling at the camera.
Get Creative

Find a range of art classes and workshops to awaken your inner artist and spark your creativity. No matter your skill level, there’s always something new to create and enjoy.