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.
From 9,670 Google reviews of 47 top-rated art classes nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best art classes for tattoo design
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Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Tattoo design” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about tattoo design
Amazing service from everyone there, lovely people, great vibes and overall excellent staff I’d definitely check it out.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Immaculate vibes from start to finish! I had an amazing experience at this shop. The entire studio is incredibly clean and sterile, which immediately put me at ease. The staff is so nice, welcoming, and professional. The vibes here are just immaculate—super comfortable, artistic, and relaxing. I highly…
Mary is the best😝!!! Im so obsessed with my tattoos and get so many nice compliments on them! I would 100% recommend. The vibes in the shop are great and I always look forward to going back!
Best experience ive ever had with a tattoo shop and artist! Everyone was so welcoming and my artist, Mario, was amazing. Made me feel extremely comfortable and is super talented! Such a great experience i’ll be back for more tattoos! ⭐️
Leslie was really great throughout the entire process reaching out to me shortly after I left my contact information at the shop. I appreciated her patience as we went back and forth with the design until it was something I was truly happy with. Her design is amazing and I am thoroughly impressed with how much…
I want to give my appreciation out to Mia not only did she make this beautiful art work that I could be proud of but she gave me more than that I came in wanting a simple tattoo but she turn my ideas and her style and made it way better then I could imagine thank you Mia 😊 and it healed wonderfully check out her…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of art classes).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  ATL Fluid Art (Formerly Hawaii Fluid Art)Atlanta, GA | A 88 | AA––CBB | 4.99 | — |
| 2 |  Studio W.I.P. - AtlantaAtlanta, GA | A 86 | AA––BBA | 4.97 | — |
| 3 |  Molly Sanyour Ceramics StudioAtlanta, GA | B 79 | AA––CDC | 5.00 | — |
| 4 |  Joe Picasso'sFort Lauderdale, FL | B 77 | BB––AAD | 4.88 | — |
| 5 | B 76 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — | |
| 6 |  Aupreez - Project & PaintManvel, TX | B 76 | AA––CAD | 4.97 | — |
| 7 |  Tiger J Kim's World Class Taekwondo 4Manvel, TX | B 75 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 8 |  Atelier Newday Pottery Painting & Art StudioFort Lauderdale, FL | B 74 | AA––BDC | 4.99 | — |
| 9 |  Ahlert Jiu JitsuKeansburg, NJ | B 73 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 10 |  Painting with a TwistAtlanta, GA | B 72 | CA––AAA | 4.90 | — |
| 11 |  Sun Moon StudioKeansburg, NJ | B 70 | AA––CFC | 5.00 | — |
| 12 |  Paint Sip SocializeAtlanta, GA | B 69 | BB––DAA | 4.97 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tattoo design | $61 | $96 | $146 | 0% |
| Tattoos | $62 | $111 | $266 | 0% |
| Fine line tattoos | $26 | $65 | $96 | 0% |
Was the price fair?
All price verdicts left with reviews.
Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
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.