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4 top spots for art classes in Berkeley

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Published on December 12, 2019
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Looking for the best art classes in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top art class spots in Berkeley, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're in the market for art classes.

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1. The Black Squirrel

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First on the list is The Black Squirrel. Located at 651 Addison St., Suite B (between 3rd St. and Second Street), the fabric store, which offers knitting supplies, knitting classes and more, is the highest-rated business of its kind in Berkeley, boasting five stars out of 48 reviews on Yelp.

2. Kala Art Institute

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Kala Art Institute, located at 1060 Heinz Ave. (between 10th Street and San Pablo Avenue), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the art school five stars out of 16 reviews.

3. Miki's Paper

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Check out Miki's Paper, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews on Yelp. You can find the art business, which offers art supplies and classes, at 1801 Fourth St. (between Hearst Avenue and Virginia Street).

4. Stained Glass Garden

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Finally, there's Stained Glass Garden, a local favorite with four stars out of 38 reviews. Stop by 1800 Fourth St. (between Hearst Avenue and Virginia Street) to hit up the crafts store, which offers art supplies and art classes, the next time you're looking to enhance your skills.


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