9 Best Indianapolis Painting & Drawing Teachers

Gerard Studio, an art studio for painting, drawing, and sculpture located in Indianapolis, IN, was founded in 2010. The studio features a broad range of artwork inspired by Western Art traditions such as Romanticism, Expressionism, Classicism, Surrealism, African Art, and Eastern Art, among others. They specialize in using human figures as a starting point for work in all types of medium and traditions. Aside from featuring their current and past works and students’ creations, Gerard Studio also offers painting, drawing and sculpture classes. The classes are based on working with the human figure using all types of media. The studio provides easels and drawing boards, as well as nude/clothed models.

Indy Paint and Sip, located in Greenwood, IN, offers art classes and corporate wellness programs. They have an art studio where talented artists teach pint-sized painting lessons and adult art classes. They also do mobile events and parties, allowing guests and kids to explore their creative sides. Indy Paint and Sip also offers kids' art classes, as well as private parties and art camps. They feature over 1200 pieces of art and have lively instructors who specialize in cityscapes and landscapes. Their instructors provide a variety of classes which include canvas painting, wine glass painting, private parties, child’s party, and art therapy. Indy Paint and Sip also features corporate wellness and team building events including workshops, group and individual painting, and freestyle painting.

Inspire Studio Gallery is an art studio located in Carmel, IN dedicated to displaying evocative art and inspiring students. The gallery features the artworks of award-winning artists like Catherine Bauder, Randall Scott Harden, John P. Lasater, Lindsey Tull, J. Rodney Reveal, Nancy King Mertz, and Beth Forst. Inspire Studio Gallery features a wide variety of classes and workshops which include Oil Painting with Randall Scott Harden, Watercolor Painting with Rodney Reveal, Introduction to Oil Painting with Cathy Bauder, Mentoring Tuesdays with Pam Newell, and Drawing Portraits with Charcoal with Cathy Bauder. These weekly painting classes and intensive one to four-day workshops are taught by passionate, nationally acclaimed artists.

Lisa H. Guckelberg Equine Art and Art Classes is an art gallery located in Greenwood, IN that offers stunning art pieces, commissions, and classes. Lisa Guckelberg, a self-taught artist, has been passionate about painting and drawing since grade school and has been teaching art to students of all ages since 1987. Lisa works in the mediums of colored pencil, watercolor, pastel, acrylic, and graphite and specializes on her passion, equine art. Lisa’s drawings and paintings have garnered multiple awards including 1993 First Place Professional Division of the Johnson County Indiana Fair, 1995 First Place Professional Division of the Southside Art League Member’s show, and 1995 Champion Professional Drawing Division of the Johnson County Indiana Fair.

Magdalena Gallery of Art is a gallery located in Carmel, IN that features the stunning artwork of different area and international artists. The gallery provides a variety of art classes which include beginner, intermediate, and advanced painting classes for adults and teens. They also feature drawing classes and children’s basic classes. Magdalena Gallery of Art features the works of passionate and talented artists like Magdalena Hoyos-Segovia, Lydia Stecher, Thomas H. Towhey, Ellie Kort, Guillermo Ceniceros, Carlos Meijide, Lisa Pelo, John Reynolds, K & L, Manual Velasquez, Courtland Blade, Jordi Pedrola, Barbara Kennedy, and Esther Gonzalez.

Melissa Cain Art Studio is a studio located in Danville, IN that offers educational art classes for kids and adults. The studio also provides art classes for birthday parties, in-home paint parties, corporate events, fundraisers, and other special events. Beginner to advanced painting lessons are taught by talented artist Melissa Cain, who promotes and teaches the therapeutic value of art. She also offers custom artwork and private lessons as well as abstract art lessons, homeschool lessons, scout troop lessons, and art journaling. Melissa Cain Art Studio’s private art lessons feature acrylic painting, mixed media, and abstracts as well as art journaling and watercolor. Their art classes also include drawing, acrylic painting, cartoon, and illustration classes.

Paint it! KIDS, located in Zionsville, IN, is committed to helping children explore their creative sides and unleash their artistic potential. They bring art enrichment classes to learning centers and elementary schools like Carmel Elementary, College Wood Elementary, Forest Dale Elementary, Orchard Park Elementary, Prairie Trace Elementary, and more. Private painting lessons are also offered for children ages 5 and up. Paint it! KIDS conducts studio events where kids can enjoy canvas painting with fun, step-by-step instructions. For private painting events, Paint it! KIDS can bring art and color to birthday parties, playgroup get-togethers, and Girl or Boy Scouts activities. They also feature themed painting parties like princesses, butterflies, mermaids, spaceships, race cars, and much more. Paint it! KIDS also offers summer camps for kids which include studio art camps and animals on canvas art camp.

The Art Studio of Carmel is a dedicated art studio located in Carmel, IN that offers quality yet affordable art classes for all ages. They have professional and licensed art educators who are passionate about art and teaching. Their faculty is composed of talented retired art teachers with more than 125 combined years of experience teaching classes to all age groups. The Art Studio of Carmel’s director, Celestine Donnelly, has worked as an Art Educator with Carmel and Washington Township Schools for 29 years. Sheryl Shepherd is a faculty member who has over 40 years of experience in Art Education. Another faculty member, Penny Roberson, received a Masters in Art Education from the Herron School of Art, IUPUI, while Deb Slack works as a full-time artist who exhibits at the Artsplash Gallery in downtown Carmel. Weekly classes are offered, as well as summer art camps and studio's classes range from beginning watercolor and mixed media to Paint the Night Away for teens and adults.

The Paint Cellar is an art school located in Carmel, IN that offers classes to students of all ages. They offer intimate classes of less than 20 people, allowing every student to focus more and grow in a comfortable, relaxing atmosphere. The school offers private painting lessons that are tailor-made to fit every skill level. The Paint Cellar’s lessons for beginners are taught in a non-competitive environment and lessons include the fundamentals of acrylic painting. For intermediate painters, the lessons aim to develop skills and work on specific areas of weakness. The school's advanced lessons allow artists to explore their creativity and personal style. Ashlie Miller, The Paint Cellar's owner and chief art instructor, has a passion for painting. She founded The Paint Cellar with a commitment to inspire others through art.