Why Pick the Raminfard School of Arts?
Here’s what you can expect when you take a class with us.
✔ Learn the Classic Way, Step by Step
You’ll learn time-tested skills you can use in your artwork right away. Build the foundations for portraits, still life, landscapes, and figures, in oil, acrylic, charcoal, pastel, and more. You move at your own pace.
✔ Personal Help in Every Class
Your teacher gives you feedback made for you, at your level and toward your goals. We tell you clearly what’s working and what’s not working yet, so you always know your next step. Brand new or building a portfolio for art school, we meet you where you are.
✔ Learn from Working Artists
Every RSA teacher is a practicing artist who still draws and paints. They teach you what really works, and they can show you with a few strokes of the brush.
✔ A Studio Made for Making Art
Our Agoura Hills studio is built for drawing and painting. You get custom lighting, good airflow for your health, plenty of room to work, and professional-grade materials. It’s a calm, welcoming place where you’ll meet other people who love making art.
✔ Classes That Fit Your Schedule
Choose from morning, afternoon, and evening classes every week. Come the same day each week, or pick the times that work for you. You’ll find us just off the 101, close to Westlake Village, Calabasas, Oak Park, Malibu, and Thousand Oaks.
What Our Students Say
150+ five-star reviews on Yelp, Google, and Facebook
We’ve taught more than 7,500 students of all ages and skill levels since 2000.
“I have studied under many instructors, but I have enjoyed my largest growth spurt as a painter under The Raminfard School of Arts. The effectiveness of their exceptional teaching stems not only from a deep understanding of technique but also from their commitment to giving students undivided and personalized attention.”
— Kara C.
“I’ve learned so much from this school in a very short time. From the initial foundations to advanced artistic expertise, they do it all! Teachers are incredibly perceptive and can teach visual learning with a few strokes of a paintbrush.”
— Allyce B.
“I was a beginner, and the teachers here have helped and encouraged me to discover the artist within! They love and have a passion for art. It shows through their teachings. I appreciate the art school’s teaching style. All the teachers are very perceptive and detail-oriented and encourage you to challenge your unique style and abilities.”
— Suzi W.
“I came to class to learn about painting portraits and feel that I’ve come a long way in developing my skills for painting all subjects. This school has helped me see things from an artist’s perspective and has taught me how to use color and light placement to really bring a painting to life.”
— David M.
“The individual attention provided to each student’s specific needs and artistic goals provides objective and subjective instruction and encouragement. Every minute spent under their careful tutelage is worth hours in the studio. I can’t imagine a better experience learning oils. This is the class for me.”
— Mark L.
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Ready to Start?
Try your first group class for $49, or call us and we’ll help you find the right fit.