Art classes cost $20 to $50 for a one-time session or $100 to $500 for a class including 6 to 10 weekly sessions. Prices for art classes depend on your location, the type of art, the school or museum offering the class, and whether the fee includes materials and art supplies. Most art instructors provide a list of the required supplies which you must purchase separately.

You can take art classes online through CreativeLive, Udemy, ed2go, and art specialty websites like New Masters Academy (NMA) or The Art Studio NY. Many museums, universities, studios, and individual artists also offer online art classes.

Prices for online art classes are similar to in-studio classes and primarily depend on the instructor's artistic reputation and whether the course features prerecorded videos or is held live.

Popular art classes offered in most locations include:

• Drawing and sketching
• Painting with watercolor, oil, acrylics, or pastels
• Printmaking
• Fabric painting
• Ceramics
• Sculpture
• Jewelry making
• Glasswork
• Fiber arts

Before you take the next step in your creative journey, follow these tips to ensure you find an art class that's a good fit for you:

• First, determine what type of art you'd like to learn.
• Decide if you want to take a one-time workshop or a multi-week course.
• Read instructor reviews on Lessons and Google.
• Browse their portfolio of artwork created by their past students.
• Ask about fees, class sizes, and supplies needed.
• Visit the studio or classroom in person to check it out before signing up for a class.
• Wear clothes that can get dirty. Some classes have aprons, but you may still get paint or other art products on your clothes.

Before you sign up for an art class, be sure to ask the instructor these questions:

• Which class should I take as a first-time art student?
• Does the fee include materials and supplies? If not, do you provide a supply list?
• What subjects do the art lessons cover?
• Where will the class meet?
• Are the classes restricted to certain age groups?
• How many students will be in the class?
• Do you offer online art classes? Are the online classes taught live or prerecorded?
• Can I buy a class as a gift for someone?