Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings
The Best Art Classes
We graded 47 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
$119typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
100%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.91★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.3%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of reviews from the last 24 months that gave 1 or 2 stars.
From 9,670 Google reviews of 47 top-rated art classes nationwide. Updated October 28, 2026.
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Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of art classes).
| # | Company | ScoreExperts Score (0–100)Weighted average of 7 percentiles vs other companies in the category: satisfaction 35%, workmanship 20%, reliability 15%, value 10%, momentum 8%, track record 7%, owner replies 5%. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. | FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (35%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.Reliability (15%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Craft & service (20%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.Value (10%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.Momentum (8%): Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.Track record (7%): Review volume and years with reviews.Accountability (5%): Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.One letter per factor, by percentile among peers: A = top 20%, B = next 20%, and so on. | ★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps. | Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews). |
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| 1 |  Studio W.I.P. - AtlantaAtlanta, GA | A 89How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%95+47.5Reliability 21%99+21.2Momentum 11%71+8.1Track record 10%67+6.7Accountability 7%83+5.9Experts Score= 89Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––BBA | 4.97 | — |
| 2 |  ATL Fluid Art (Formerly Hawaii Fluid Art)Atlanta, GA | A 88How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%99+49.5Reliability 21%100+21.4Momentum 11%56+6.4Track record 10%65+6.5Accountability 7%61+4.4Experts Score= 88Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CBB | 4.99 | — |
| 3 |  Painting with a TwistAtlanta, GA | A 87How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%80+40Reliability 21%98+21Momentum 11%82+9.4Track record 10%99+9.9Accountability 7%88+6.3Experts Score= 87Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AAA | 4.90 | — |
| 4 |  Joe Picasso'sFort Lauderdale, FL | A 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%91+45.5Reliability 21%91+19.5Momentum 11%93+10.6Track record 10%90+9Accountability 7%24+1.7Experts Score= 86Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––AAD | 4.88 | — |
| 5 |  Aupreez - Project & PaintManvel, TX | A 83How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%91+45.5Reliability 21%94+20.1Momentum 11%59+6.7Track record 10%88+8.8Accountability 7%24+1.7Experts Score= 83Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CAD | 4.97 | — |
| 6 |  Paint Sip SocializeAtlanta, GA | A 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%87+43.5Reliability 21%90+19.3Momentum 11%33+3.8Track record 10%93+9.3Accountability 7%80+5.7Experts Score= 82Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––DAA | 4.97 | — |
| 7 |  Atelier Newday Pottery Painting & Art StudioFort Lauderdale, FL | A 81How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%93+46.5Reliability 21%92+19.7Momentum 11%67+7.7Track record 10%39+3.9Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 81Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––BDC | 4.99 | — |
| 8 |  Molly Sanyour Ceramics StudioAtlanta, GA | A 80How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%98+49Reliability 21%97+20.8Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%20+2Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 80Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — |
| 9 | B 79How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%97+48.5Reliability 21%96+20.6Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%14+1.4Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 79Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 10 |  Ahlert Jiu JitsuKeansburg, NJ | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%95+47.5Reliability 21%93+19.9Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%16+1.6Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 78Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 11 |  Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo 4Manvel, TX | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%97+48.5Reliability 21%95+20.4Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%5+0.5Accountability 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 78Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 12 |  Pottery Studio 1 Fort Lauderdale-HollywoodFort Lauderdale, FL | B 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 against the other companies in this category (Satisfaction and Reliability also count absolute quality: 65% absolute, 35% relative), then weighted:Satisfaction 50%92+46Reliability 21%86+18.4Momentum 11%47+5.4Track record 10%31+3.1Accountability 7%72+5.1Experts Score= 78Not enough data for craft & service, value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews. | AA––CDB | 4.97 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this. | TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range). | High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this. | FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”. |
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| Tattoo design | $61 | $96 | $146 | 0% |
| Tattoos | $62 | $111 | $266 | 0% |
| Fine line tattoos | $26 | $65 | $96 | 0% |
Art Classes at a glance
How the 47 art classes we rated compare, and what customers praise most.
Experts Score grades
A = score 80+, F = below 20.
- Grade A817%
- Grade B2962%
- Grade C919%
- Grade D12%
- Grade F00%
Google ratings
Average stars per company.
- 4.90★ and up2962%
- 4.80–4.89★1123%
- 4.60–4.79★36%
- Below 4.60★49%
What customers praise
Share of Google review highlights.
- Quality2534%
- Professionalism2737%
- Responsiveness00%
- Punctuality00%
- Value2129%
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
- Great price650%
- Reasonable542%
- Overpriced00%
- Not sure18%
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
2026
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; 65% absolute (3.5★ = 0, 5★ = 100), 35% vs the category.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better); 65% absolute (0% = 100, 15%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review with highlights; 65% absolute (0% = 100, 10%+ = 0), 35% vs the category.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.