Nothing wakes up the mind and spirit quite like creating your own work of art. Whether you enjoy painting, sculpting, or drawing, there are plenty of amazing places to take art classes in the Bakersfield area. Here are a few of the top studios and art spaces that our agents recommend checking out. 

• Brush & Blush: 95 Spruce St., Bakersfield, CA 93304
  Brush & Blush is an art studio offering online and in-person classes. They are always adding new lessons and events to their website. You can learn how to paint decorative boards or paint on canvas. If you'd rather learn to paint from the comfort of your own living room, sign up for one of their online events instead. Either way, you're welcome to sip wine while you paint!
  
  Blush and Brush employs friendly, helpful instructors who teach in a clear, step-by-step manner. So even if you have little to no painting experience, you can have a great time and enjoy learning here.
  
  
• Corks & Strokes: 2623 F St. Suite M, Bakersfield, CA 93301
  Corks & Strokes is another fun place where you can learn how to paint while drinking wine. It is a BYOB facility, so everyone can enjoy their favorite. Their regular canvas painting classes are $25 a person, and the fee includes all necessary supplies. 
  
  Corks & Strokes does host private parties, too. You could gather some friends, book an event, and enjoy learning to paint as a group. If you're in the area to look at Bakersfield homes for sale and you find a home you like, you could become a regular!
  
  
• Clay Mix: 1003 N. Abby St., Fresno, CA 93701
  If you're looking at Fresno homes for sale, then stop by Clay Mix for a fun sculpting class nearby. This incredible art studio and teaching facility exhibits the work of renowned contemporary artists. They also offer a variety of sculpting workshops and lectures that are open to the public.
  
  Wheel-throwing classes are held several times per week. If you would rather learn more traditional sculpting methods, you can sign up for a hand-building class, which will teach you skills like pinching, coiling, and building with slabs. Most classes are between 2 and 2.5 hours long, so you have plenty of time to hone your skills.
  
  
• Bells Arts Factory:  432 Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 93001
  When you're looking at Ventura County homes for sale, this art studio is the perfect spot to visit for some lessons. They go above and beyond the typical painting and drawing classes, offering instruction in skills as diverse as jewelry making and weaving.
  
  Bells Art Factory also offers yoga and dance classes, and they have a large gallery space where you can see other artists' work. It's a vibrant part of the local community and a really fun place to spend an afternoon. 
  
  
• Ann Bridges Art Studio: 3923 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, CA 90020
  Ann Bridges Art Studio is a great place to visit if you're looking at Los Angeles homes for sale. The studio offers drawing and painting classes every Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon. They also offer beginner's life drawing classes, along with portrait and face painting classes.
  
  Most classes at Ann Bridges Art Studio are set up as four-week sessions. You pay one fee to attend four classes over the span of a month.

Attending art classes at one of these studios is sure to help ground and inspire you. If you're looking for a home near Bakersfield and need an agent to represent you, be sure to contact us.