Be creative and fun: Painting and drawing classes in Abu Dhabi
Pablo Picasso once said, ”Painting is just another way of keeping a diary”. If you’ve always wanted to let your creativity loose and keep record of it, drawing or painting is the ideal hobby for you. To help get you started, we’ve put together this comprehensive list of painting and drawing classes in Abu Dhabi.
Please note that some of the art schools listed below don’t offer painting and drawing classes year-round but across different time frames and schedules. You can check their respective websites to know more.
PAINTING AND DRAWING CLASSES IN ABU DHABI
ART CENTRAL
Unleash your inner artist with the art courses and programmes offered by Art Central. Located on Al Reem Island, Art Central is a popular art workshop provider in Abu Dhabi.
The institute offers basic as well as more specific types of painting and drawing courses. Their courses cover a range of mediums that include acrylic, oil and mixed media painting. Both kids and adults can sign up for these classes in Abu Dhabi.
Courses are available for both beginners and intermediate levels. The cost, days and requirements for each course vary. Art Central usually updates course details on its website before commencement so make sure to check out the site when signing up for them.
- Cost: Subject to the course
- Location: Multiple including Ground Floor, Shams Boutik, Sun Sky Tower, Al Reem Island
- Timings: 10:00 am – 10:00 pm | Vary as per the course
- Contact: +971-56-201-7970
PREYAS ART
The brainchild of Indian fine artist, Priyanka Saxena, Preyas Art is another place where you can widen your artistic horizons. The institute offers a mix of traditional/contemporary drawing and painting classes in Abu Dhabi.
From acrylic painting to pallet knife painting, you can choose from a variety of sessions at Preyas Art. Classes are available for people of all ages. They also offer summer classes/camps and workshops for kids aged three and above.
- Cost: Call them to find out
- Location: Zone 1 – E20-02
- Timings: 08:00 am – 07:00 pm
- Contact: +971-55-421-3381
L’ATELIER DES ARTS
Primarily an art supplies store, L’atelier Des Arts also offers many drawing and painting courses in Abu Dhabi. You can choose from a variety of courses, that include everything from basic drawing and painting to abstract tape painting.
Each course is preceded by a trial class, which includes a minimum of two sessions. The minimum duration of the session is two hours. You can check their Instagram page to learn about the course schedule and requirements.
They offer both group and private classes for adults and kids.
- Cost: From AED 147 per session (Kids/Teens) | AED 157.5 per session (Adults)
- Location: Al Musalla Villa 677, 15th Street, opposite The International School of Choueifat, Al Mushrif
- Timings: 09:00 am – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-56-400-2165
MANARAT AL SAADIYAT
Learn to express yourself with colour at Manarat Al Saadiyat! Nestled in the heart of Saadiyat Island, Manarat Al Saadiyat features drop-in studios, on-site workshops, art camps and other art programmes.
Their painting and drawing studio provides access to art supplies and educational resources to fuel your creativity! You can check out their website to learn about their current workshops/courses.
- Cost:
- Drop-in Studio: From AED 30 for 1.5 hours (ages 3-12) | From AED 50 for 2 hours (ages 13 and above)
- On-site Workshops: AED 100 per workshop (ages 13 and above)
- Varies as per programme
- Location: Saadiyat Island
- Timings: Subject to the course | 10:00 am – 08:00 pm (Opening hours)
- Contact: +971-2-657-5800
ABU DHABI CULTURAL FOUNDATION
Championing cross-cultural dialogue and creativity since 1981, Abu Dhabi Cultural Foundation has a long-standing reputation for art courses and workshops in the capital city. They offer an array of workshops for drawing, fabric, pastel, oil and portrait painting. Join them to brush up on your basics and learn new art techniques in Abu Dhabi.
Each course has specific timings and requirements. You can check out their website to know more specific details.
- Cost: From AED 150 per session
- Location: Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum Street
- Timings: Subject to the course
- Contact: +971-2-657-6348
RFLCT
Nestled in Khalifa City A, RFLCT offers a number of painting and drawing courses in Abu Dhabi. Their portfolio includes everything from basic workshops to more specific courses for ink drawing, oil painting, acrylic, watercolour and tote bag painting. Adults and kids can both sign up for these courses.
- Cost: Subject to the course | From AED 1,000 per person (Some courses also include art supplies/tools)
- Location: Multiple including Khalifa City A
- Timings: Subject to the course
- Contact: +971-50-625-4511
ROYAL INSTITUTE OF MUSIC & ARTS ABU DHABI
Widely popular for music classes, the Royal Institute of Music & Arts also offers art and craft courses in Abu Dhabi. Their courses range from basic drawing sessions to more specified programmes. You can sign up for “First Strokes”, “Magic of Colours” and “Colour Wheel”, which teach about water the fundamental of paintings.
- Cost: Call them to find out
- Location: Mezzanine #01, Office #23, Khalidiya Tower, Opp. Union National Bank
- Timings: Call them to find out
- Contact: +971-2-622-5410
ART BEAT
Next on our list is Art Beat. Located in Al Muroor, Art Beat is a popular school for painting and drawing classes in Abu Dhabi. They offer everything from landscape to ceramic painting for adults and kids.
- Cost: Call them to find out
- Location: Al Dar Trading Building, Al Muroor
- Timings: Call them to know
- Contact: +971-55-269-8011
Looking for more options? Apart from the mentioned institutes, you can check out Mosaic Art Abu Dhabi to sign up for art courses in the capital city.
ONLINE DRAWING AND PAINTING CLASSES IN ABU DHABI
KHAWLA ART & CULTURE FOUNDATION
Khawla Foundation is a private art school aimed at instilling the love for art in adults and kids. The institute develops young talent and promotes artistic development across society under the leadership of Her Highness Sheikha Khawla bint Ahmed Khalifa Al Suwaidi, wife of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, National Security Advisor in the UAE.
Khawla Art & Culture Foundation offers portrait drawing courses that you can sign up for online. Their current course is comprised of 15 lessons and is primarily for beginners.
- Cost: Call them to know
- Contact: +971-2-666-6004
YELLOW FRAMES ART STUDIO
Spend your days painting with Yellow Frames Art Studio from the comfort of your home! Proclaimed as India’s largest online art enterprise, Yellow Frames offers courses on all styles of Indian painting. Learn to become a pro at Madhubani, Pattachitra, Pichwai and Kalamkari at this popular art school.
Apart from these sessions, the studio offers watercolour, sketching and doodling workshops for beginners.
- Cost: Call them to know
- Contact: +971-54-320-5175
You can also sign up for online Abu Dhabi drawing and painting classes with these.
- Coursera
- Skilldeer
FAQs
WHICH OF THESE INSTITUTES OFFER FABRIC PAINTING CLASSES IN ABU DHABI?
Preyas Art and RFLCT offer fabric painting classes in Abu Dhabi.
ARE ANY INSTITUTES OFFERING ACRYLIC PAINTING CLASSES IN ABU DHABI?
Almost all institutes mentioned in our list offer acrylic painting classes; try Art Central, RFLCT or Preyas Art.
That brings an end to our list of Abu Dhabi painting classes or drawing courses. Learning to paint offers a great chance to get creative and relieve stress, as well as an opportunity to make personalised gifts for your loved ones! If you need inspiration, consider visiting these wonderful art galleries in Abu Dhabi.
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