Best painting classes in Adelaide: find options near you

Fully rebuilt and part of the Adelaide Festival Centre operations. Comfortable well ventilated auditorium with good views and acoustics. Lifts to all levels.
Upmarket but not too expensive restaurant upstairs. Private function space when no show on.

We have never been at Her Majesty’s Theatre & Wow what a place we were there to see the Michael Jackson & the guy was amazing & it was a great show

What a beautiful old theatre, close to public transport and the Central Market which is in renovation atm. Plenty of pubs and eateries nearby too!
It’s available for private functions also

First opened in 1913. Have visited this beautiful theatre to watch a number of performances before and after the major redevelopment was completed in 2020. Went on a tour of Her Majesty’s Theatre today (1/9/2025). The extensive renovation preserved the original facade on Grote Street, restored architectural elements, expanded the seating capacity and introduced a new west wing with a modern glass facade. Beautiful! The tour took us to each level of the theatre as well as back of stage areas. Really interesting tour. Very entertaining and knowledgable volunteer guide, Peter.
Carparks nearby. Wheelchair accessible.

Beautiful place, easy to access and always an enjoyable experience every visit.

Love the shows put on and the staff are friendly. Only wish the seating area in the foyer could have been made larger and for pre-show dining when the main theatre isn’t open, it was a little tricky to find out how to enter. A sign on the door would be a simple solution. The food however was delicious.

Great theatre. The only fault….only 2 bar staff serving, as 2 on tills. The line for the bar is far too long.

We loved this experience for our date night. Caught an uber in, had a bottle of bubbles or 2. Originally we were thinking that 3 hours was going to be way too long but it goes so so so fast! Sarah was a great teacher and very encouraging. 10/10 experience.

We had an amazing time at Studiovino! It was a fantastic family experience and such a fun way to start learning how to paint. Even as complete beginners, we were able to create our own little masterpieces thanks to the clear and encouraging guidance of the instructor. Highly recommend!! We’ll definitely be coming back!

Approaching this experience with hesitance our welcome was welcoming Long story short what we had on canvas 20 minutes before we finished was totally different from the final product. Their guidance is awesome. Go. Have fun!!

We had a great night out. The instructor, Kelsey, was brilliant. She was great fun, warm, friendly and not intimidating at all. The studio had a great vibe and we loved the play list the played in between each step. Only wish it went maybe 30mins longer! Thanks Studio Vino

My daughter & I had a fun night out at Studio Vino. Our teacher Kelsey was fun, helpful & very supportive of our amateur efforts. Would definitely go again

They were very nice and help a lot with the paintings and it was really fun going with my friends. Would recommend it to other friends or family!!

Went there for first time for my friends birthday, we had Sarah and she was fantastic! We had the best time and the paintings are something we’ll love forever. We’ll definitely be back !

I really like this cafe. Beautiful fire in winter,great coffee, good selection including gluten free food and when finished you can browse their art gallery which has quality art/craft for sale.Its not too big, not noisy..great place to visit on a trip into the hills

This place is amazing! Beautiful interior and outdoor seating. They sell a huge amount of local art work and crafts. What a wonderful way to promote local artists! I spent ages looking around. There is a huge selection. The food cabinet offered vegan and gluten free options. Even the bathrooms in this establishment was beautiful and clean. It is on a hill but there is one disabled park at the front, and a car park up the hill around to the left. The coffee wasn’t and and they had soy milk. I will be back with friends and family. Thank you =)

As a family, we shared a light lunch at Atelier Cafe. The atmosphere was lovely. There were wonderful art displays and craft items for sale that created interest in our group.
Service was fine, albeit a little slow, and the food was okay. Maybe a tad overpriced for what one gets, (see attached images).
Parking was an issue. One needs to either park in the very small carpark at the rear of the cafe or in the tennis club carpark. Then one must walk around to the front of the cafe along the narrow road.
Parking for the disabled is directly in front of the door. It is a bit tight getting into the right spot to unload walkers and the somewhat immobile guests. One then needs to back out onto the road and park at the rear.

Lovely and relaxing cafe and art space, I agree with others’ reviews. They hold art classes and have live music on Sunday’s throughout February 2023.
Parking is, however, at a premium. There is one disabled park onsite. Their rear carpark is accessed via Cox Creek Rd, (unfortunately no access to the the cafe / gallery just yet), and some will find the walk to the front door slightly too steep. Limited parking on Cox Place. Parking aside, it is well worth the visit.

Awesome. Beautiful cafe. We enjoyed lunch and some drinks. Wonderful service and superb food. The artwork is interesting too. Beautiful upstairs and downstairs spaces to sit, drink, eat and hang out. We will be back!!!

Lovely gallery with a range of visual arts, jewellery and handicrafts from local artists. Wonderful coffee and a nice assortment of cakes and goodies. Staff is friendly and efficient. Perfect for a mid-morning or lazy afternoon stop and wander.

The perfect spot for coffee and cake, wine (organic if that’s your thing) & cheese (vegan included!), or curry & cocktails (on a Friday night). And all whilst you are surrounded by electic mix of art works, craft, knitwear, jewellery, makeup and skin care. What makes the experience even better is the amazing owner and her staff!

I had an amazing experience at Urth Clay Studio Burnside! The instructors are super friendly and knowledgeable, creating a fun and supportive atmosphere.
The class was hands-on, and I walked away with 8 pieces I’m really proud of. I’m such a beginner i’d never even touched clay before but I highly recommend for anyone looking to explore their creative side, you’ll have the best night.

My daughter and I had so much fun today!
Megan is a very clear and friendly instructor. We look forward to coming to more classes in future. Pro tip- No long or fake nails for the best experience, if you can’t remove them be sure to ask instructor best tools and tips.

So much fun, have been a few times, and everyone is so welcoming and easy going. I’ve been in groups, with a friend or 2 and on my own and I always learn something new with zero pressure for perfection. Always have a nice time, highly recommend!

Had an amazing time with Urth. They’ve been very generous with their expertise, materials and time in helping me build up my skills. It’s been a lovely experience and a highlight of my week.

I didn’t know what to expect, This session was a gift to me. It was one of the best gifts I’ve ever had. The session was guided with experience and friendliness, it was relaxed and sooo much fun. Confidently highly recommend.

Thank you Tamara for being such a great tutor during our recent pottery class. Making this planter/pot was so much fun, more than I expected. Now I want to go again with all my family as it’s a super night out. We really appreciated the demonstration from Tamara and the additional help with our creations. The 2.5 hours goes by so quickly too. Well done Burnside Urth Clay. Also it’s a beautiful place to be creative.

Absolutely loved it. Teacher Alissa was super helpful, calm and explained it so simply. Opportunity to make a few pieces. Everything you needed or might want to use and lots of freedom to try what ever you wanted. Loved it, so relaxing. We will be back. I can’t wait.

Was a great experience. Therapeutic using my hands and focusing on creating. Great instructions and lots of positive help when needed.
Highly recommended x

Great afternoon with besties to celebrate up and coming big birthday for Chris. A fun and enlightening experience – so much untapped talent

I had a last-minute idea to celebrate my birthday with a Sip & Paint Neon session at Paintadelaide with my girlfriends, and it turned out to be an amazing choice! Leading up to the day, Maya was incredibly helpful and quick to respond to all my questions. She was fantastic to communicate with and very accommodating with our arrangements.

I arrived 30 minutes early to set up our drinks and snacks, and we were greeted by the friendliest, most patient, and talented art teacher you could ask for. She made sure everyone was comfortable with the instructions and regularly walked around, offering guidance and suggestions to enhance our artwork.

For the next two-plus hours, we enjoyed great tunes, sipped on bubbly, and fully disconnected from the outside world, allowing our creativity to flow. My friends and I absolutely loved the experience and can’t wait to return to try more classes and mediums. I can’t recommend Paintadelaide highly enough—especially their Neon painting experience, which was incredibly fun! Do yourself a favor, grab some friends, and give it a go!

All the staff are friendly and professional, there are not too many rules and they are not rigid. The parking area is also easy, free to record our children practicing for a memory. not too expensive. Very bright and nice atmosphere compared to other art classes in Adelaide. really recommended.

We had such a great time at the Clay Gnome & Trinket Dish session. Such a relaxing, joyful way to spend some quality time together. Thanks for having us! Sam + Courtney

I booked Paintelaide for a small birthday celebration. Palavi was so accommodating and friendly in the lead up.
We went to Prohibition Gin Distillary in the city and were very excited to get started.
Palavi gave us a structured but relaxed experience and allowed us to take our time, eat and drink as we went.
At the end Palavi offered to take our photos as a group.
All 18 of us had a blast.

Thank you Palavi and Paintelaide – I am so glad I booked this experience with you and will 100% recommend you to friends and family.

My daughter and I had a wonderful time at Paintelaide, making and painting our Gnomes. The instructor was very friendly, helpful and we were surprised at how well our creations turned out.

Renee’s classes are so easy to follow and are so much fun! Even with super basic knowledge of painting, your work always comes out looking magic! Would highly recommend her for your next event or if you are looking for something to do!

Have done 2 of Renee’s workshops now.
An intimate session with 2 of my friends at her home studio and then a Westfield workshop.
Renee is encouraging, outgoing, clearly demonstrates and sets achievable goals so you will most definitely walk away with a lovely piece of art.
The time flew by and it was loads of fun.
I’ll definitely book in again soon.
Thanks Renee

Absolutely amazing experience with Renee who hosted our team building event! Was so much fun, excellent guidance and all over best night. Thank you so much Renee!

Ren is a very gifted human being she has an amazing eye and an affinity for working w all people. Her classes are wonderful. You leave having completed something you can be proud to hang on your wall.

An extremely enjoyable and fun experience with Renee giving excellent step by step instructions. Even if you have never painted a picture before I highly recommend giving paint and sip a go. I have done it with friends and my daughter, but even you if you go alone it’s a very relaxed inviting environment and everyone gets along. Renee uses her own beautiful original designs to teach you but it always has your unique touch. A++

Renee’s Paint and Sip sessions are just fantastic! You are supported and encouraged to step outside your comfort zone in a safe space among friends, to create something that is uniquely you! (Not just a copy of someone else’s work but your very own artistic creation.) As Renee promises, the end result is truly something you are happy to hang on your wall at home!! Renee’s approach is fun, supportive and thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend it!

I’ve had the privilege of being present at two of Renee’s classes and one was with my granddaughter daughters. It was such an inspiring, fun, and creative session. I’m not an artist but Renee made these experiences amazing and I walked away with some fabulous memories and a piece of art I am so very proud of. I highly recommend it, you definitely won’t regret it

After calling & emailing multiple times to book in a voucher purchased for $120 I have received no response. I am wondering if this business has closed down? If you have – at least do the right thing & respond to people who tried to support your business.

Had a really great time but they are not returning my calls to pick up from a group class. Really frustrating.

Amazing, fun experience.
Get your painting smock on, find your inner child & be creative.
Sing away whilst enjoying a glass of wine & paint!

Had such a fantastic time! Can’t wait to be back ❤️ totally worth a try!

Super fun activity to do with your girlfriend’s ! Helpful and informative beginner class to wheel pottery. Loved it and the creation we got out of it

We recently attended a pottery session that, while enjoyable in parts, fell short of our expectations, especially at $109 per person. The instructor was friendly but was the sole teacher for a group of nine, which led to some difficulties. Since we were all beginners, most of us needed guidance throughout, yet it took a while before she could reach everyone individually. By the time she reached us, there were only about 10 minutes left, which felt rushed.

For the price, I had hoped for a bit more hands-on guidance or a more structured setup. Perhaps a second instructor or even a video demonstration on screen could help ensure everyone feels supported. This session has potential, but a few tweaks could make it feel more personalised and welcoming for new learners

Thanks for great night Nikita!
Loved it
My son gave me a gift voucher for 2 for a ‘pinch pot’ session and I decided to bring my 80 year old mum with me. We have recently lost dad and I thought it would be a nice thing to do together.
Your warm welcome when we arrived set the tone straight away. As the room started to fill I was briefly concerned we were so much older than the rest of the group but it was no issue at all. It was such a relaxed and inclusive experience, there was lots of laughter and praise for each other’s efforts at our table! Loved your playlist too ☺️
Thanks again for the smiles Nikita ❤️

We did a couples wheel throwing pottery class with caitlin and really enjoyed it. we even got to paint our creations. Caitlin was very helpful and patient

We had a fantastic experience at SGC Studio attending the Botanical Handmade Dinnerware class! The studio had such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and the class was really well run. The instructions were clear and easy to follow and it was so much fun getting creative with the botanical designs. We left feeling proud of our pieces and inspired to do more. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a fun, hands-on experience!

Fluid Art Beat
The workshop was really fun. Alicia was an excellent and very patient teacher. I’m not very good with my Art but the end product was something I was very pleased with.
Thank you for a very nice afternoon.

Had a great experience, Lisa was lovely and made us feel so welcomed and supported. Truly a great experience.

Great class, managed to make 2 pieces, so much fun can’t wait to come back ☺️

This was fun we went with a big group for a hens! My biggest feed back is to label containers clearer! I’m worried we stressed out one of the tutors as some of us were particular on what we wanted to achieve and the containers weren’t clearly labeled so we made mistakes we weren’t aware of.
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Note this review was for feedback to let the owner know how they could improve we all still had a great time! We’ve since picked up our pieces and in the process of giving them to everyone at the hens.

Such a fun and cute date, Caitlin was a fantastic teacher! We love our creations

Been to Drip Splash twice now and will definitely be coming back again! The funnest experience to come to Adelaide, the best vibes, awesome music and even better owners making the experience a blast. Can’t wait for the next sesh!

Such a great experience. Loads of fun and an awesome atmosphere. Very highly recommend.

Had my daughter’s 8 th birthday here. It was so easy and all the kids had fun! We chose to get the kids to all paint the same things but could use different colours. This gave them heaps of time to have fun and do the cake etc and enough time for individual flare! Giselle was excellent with them- thank you!

This was SO much fun. Highly recommend- sip & paint but make it lit great value and BYO drinks & snacks!

Karlee was so lovely and made our experience amazing!! Definitely recommend!!

Giselle was amazing! It was an amazing night and we had so much fun!

I had such a great Friday night learning to paint with Laz and the group. He is an accomplished artist and was able to guide us without being intimating. He made the whole group of beginners feel welcomed and celebrated our successes. I will definitely be back for another class.

I saw a review mention flexible online learning through recorded workshops, and I agree with CDW’s response that they’re not an online school, they’re very much focused on live, in-person teaching. That said, as someone who struggles with social anxiety and has full-time work commitments, I’m grateful that the recordings still give me a way to keep up and pursue my goals. While it’s not the recommended way to study, the flexibility has made a huge difference for me. If you put in the effort, you’ll see results, especially if you can attend in person. I’m just so pleased with this school and i’m so thankful that i have been given the opportunity to attend!!

CDW is a top-tier school for anyone passionate about the creative industry. Everything is always so organised and the industry-standard equipment provides the perfect environment for creativity to flourish. The instructors, comprised of seasoned professionals, offer invaluable skills and hands-on guidance, ensuring, if you work hard, you reach your full potential.

The school’s strong emphasis on real-world experience sets you up for success in the industry. Additionally, the supportive and collaborative community enhances your learning experience, making it an ideal place to grow both personally and professionally.

CDW Studio’s brings to Adelaide a world class learning environment for visual effects and entertainment design. Structured similarly to how one would learn over in the United States from world class establishments, CDW Studio’s has slowly built it’s legitimacy by offering certified education in conjunction with Flinders University.

The academic staff have all been working in the industry for years and is a great environment to get personalized education. Everyone is very friendly and accommodating to your needs, teachers and students alike.

CDW Studio’s was named the #1 school for digital illustration in the Rookies global rankings, a competition which sees more than 600 schools and 6,000 entries from 81 countries.

As the old saying goes, you only ever get out of something what you put into it. If you give the training your all, you will get a lifetimes worth of skills out of it.

I would highly recommend this establishment.

Recorded lectures = flexible online learning

Awesome classes and facilities. If you’re contemplating studying here, do it!

The best education available for artists in Australia and the friendliest people you’ll ever meet.

Cozy studio