Best online art classes for adults and teams (2026)
The best online art class for a group is KraftyLab’s: a live instructor teaches the hour on your video call and every guest gets the supplies at home, from $41 a person for 25 guests. Learning on your own? The self-paced picks are below too.
Online art classes come in two kinds. Live classes put an artist on a video call with your group and ship each person a kit, so everyone paints or builds the same project together. Self-paced classes are recorded videos you watch alone, with supplies you buy yourself. This list puts the live group classes first, KraftyLab at the top, then three self-paced course sites for adults learning on their own.
How we checked: KraftyLab is our company. Prices and details for the other companies come from each company’s own site, checked October 27, 2026. Prices change, so confirm on their site.
Online art classes compared
As each company publishes it, October 27, 2026. On a phone, swipe the table sideways.
| Company | Classes | Live instructor | Supplies | Published price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraftyLab | Painting, calligraphy, wood burning, pressed flowers, origami, terrariums | Yes, every class | Kit shipped to every guest | From $41 per person for 25 guests, kit included |
| Yaymaker (Paint Nite) | Paint Nite, Plant Nite, ukulele building | Yes, on Zoom | Kit shipped | $74 per person plus tax (virtual, with kit) |
| Confetti | Painting in acrylic or watercolor, among many event types | Yes, on Zoom | Kit shipped (US and Canada) | $78 per person with kit |
| CourseHorse | Paint and sip, among other listed group events | Yes | Kit shipped (contiguous US) | $632 for up to 8, then $79 per person |
| Domestika | Recorded courses: illustration, crafts, photography | No, recorded | Bring your own | Monthly or yearly subscription |
| Skillshare | Recorded classes: illustration, design, photography | No, recorded | Bring your own | Membership, free 7-day trial |
| Craftsy | Recorded craft classes in 20+ categories | No, recorded | Bring your own | Membership |
Live online art classes for groups and teams
A live instructor on the call and supplies shipped to each person. This is the format for a team event, a client night or a group of friends in different cities.
1. KraftyLab
Best for: Best overall: a live instructor on your call and the supplies at every guest's door.
- A live artist or instructor teaches each class for about an hour, step by step, with no experience needed.
- The Painting kit ships a 12-color acrylic set, two small canvases, three brushes, a palette and a mini wooden easel to each guest.
- Painting comes in three styles: Nature Painting, Abstract Art and Neurographic Art.
- Beyond painting: coaster painting, calligraphy cards, wood burning, pressed flowers, origami and terrariums, each with its own kit.
- Each class has a base fee plus a per-guest price, shown live on its page, with continental US shipping included.
- Painting, origami and terrarium kits also ship to Alaska, Hawaii & US Territories, Canada and international addresses for a per-guest add-on.
- Runs on Zoom by default, or Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
- Book about 3 weeks ahead for US guests, or about 5 weeks with guests in Canada or abroad, and reserve with a 50% deposit.
Art classes with today’s prices:
2. Yaymaker (Paint Nite)
Best for: Groups that want the Paint Nite format as a private event.
- Yaymaker runs Paint Nite private events in person, hybrid or virtual.
- Virtual Paint Nite with premium paint kits is $74 a person plus tax.
- The kit holds six acrylic paints, three brushes, two 11x14 canvases, a small tablecloth and aprons, and the box turns into an easel.
- A Yaymaker artist meets the group on Zoom.
- It asks for at least three weeks' notice to ship supplies, and prices international shipping separately.
- Other virtual formats on its corporate page include Plant Nite and Create a Ukulele.
3. Confetti
Best for: Teams that want a painting class booked from a big events catalog.
- Its Virtual Painting Class is $78 a person with a kit.
- An art instructor leads a live demo in acrylic or watercolor on a theme you pick, typically for 60 minutes, for up to 495 people.
- The class runs on Zoom, with the meeting link included.
- Kits ship to the U.S. and Canada only, not to Alaska, Hawaii or Puerto Rico.
- Addresses that miss the deadline set at booking need rush processing at $25 a person.
4. CourseHorse
Best for: Small groups that want a longer paint-and-sip session.
- Its Virtual Acrylic Painting (Kit Included) is $632 for up to 8 people, then $79 per additional person.
- A live professional host leads up to 90 minutes, for groups of up to 500 people.
- The kit has acrylic paints, a canvas, brushes, a palette and a wooden easel.
- Shipping to the contiguous United States is included; Canada costs extra.
- Zoom is recommended; Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or WebEx work if you send the link ahead.
- Customizing the event costs $200.
Self-paced online art classes for one person
Learning on your own? Recorded courses let you pause and repeat any lesson. There is no live instructor, and you buy your own supplies.
5. Domestika
Best for: Adults learning a medium on their own, at their own pace.
- Recorded online courses across illustration, crafts, photography and more.
- A Plus subscription, billed monthly or yearly, opens 1,000+ courses to watch and adds credits to keep courses.
- Supplies are your own to buy.
6. Skillshare
Best for: Adults who want short recorded classes in many creative topics.
- A membership with thousands of recorded classes; topics include illustration, design and photography.
- Eligible new members get a free 7-day trial; memberships renew automatically.
- Supplies are your own to buy.
7. Craftsy
Best for: Adults who craft at home and want a big video library.
- 2,000+ crafting classes and videos in over 20 categories, learned at your own pace.
- A membership you can cancel anytime.
- Supplies are your own to buy.
Pick a class by what people take home
Every KraftyLab art class ends with something on the desk or the wall. Start from the result you want.
- Virtual paint night: A finished canvas, or a set of painted coasters.
- Virtual wood burning: A burned and painted wood slice and three pine coasters, plus the tool.
- Pressed flower workshops: A resin serving tray or framed ornaments made with pressed flowers.
- Virtual origami: Five folded paper designs, and the basic folds to make more.
- Virtual terrarium workshops: A glass terrarium with air plants for the desk.
- Virtual craft workshops: Candles, wreaths and other crafts, all on one page.
Part of the team in the office? Put the artist on the room screen and ship kits to the office and to homes. More on hybrid team building.
What to ask before you book an online art class
- Is the instructor live? A live artist answers questions and slows down for beginners. A video doesn't.
- What ships, and where? Ask for the kit list and every region it reaches, including Canada and Hawaii.
- What do guests add at home? Usually a cup of water and a covered table. Wood burning needs a US outlet.
- When are addresses due? Most kit classes need them about two weeks out, so start collecting early.
- Which platform? Zoom is standard. Check Teams, Meet or Webex if your company requires one.
Send us your date and headcount and get a free quote, with a full plan and price within 24 hours. Or pick a class on our virtual paint night page and reserve it with a 50% deposit.
