Where Art Finds
Community
Rainier Gardens Art Studio is a creative sanctuary offering world-class instruction, open studio time, and a welcoming community for artists at every level in the heart of Seattle.
Featured Classes
From ceramics to illustration, find your medium and master it with expert guidance from working artists.
Wheel Throwing Fundamentals
with Elena Vasquez — Tues & Thurs, 6–9 PM
Oil Painting Studio
with Renata Nowak — Saturdays, 10 AM–1 PM
Botanical Illustration
with Hiroshi Tanaka — Wednesdays, 5–8 PM
Art Is for
Everyone
Founded with the belief that creative expression is a fundamental human need, Rainier Gardens Art Studio provides a space where beginners and professionals alike can pursue their craft with intention and joy.
Our 12,000 sq ft facility houses professional-grade ceramic studios, light-filled painting rooms, printmaking presses, a sculpture garden, and a curated gallery showcasing the best of Pacific Northwest talent.
What Our Community Says
Thousands of artists have found their creative home here.
Rainier Gardens completely changed how I see creativity. I've made lifelong friends and discovered a passion I never knew I had.
The instructors are world-class and the space is absolutely gorgeous. It's my favorite place in Seattle.
I took one ceramics class and now I'm obsessed. The studio has everything you need, and the community is so welcoming.
Join Our Community
Choose the membership tier that fits your creative practice.
Community
For casual creatives
- 8 hrs open studio / month
- 5% discount on all classes
- Gallery shop access
- Member events & exhibitions
Studio
For dedicated practitioners
- 5 sessions / week
- 4 sq ft shelf space
- 7% discount on classes
- 10-day advance booking
- Priority kiln access
Advanced
For serious artists
- 7 sessions / week
- 8 sq ft shelf space
- 10% discount on classes
- 14-day advance booking
- Gallery wall space
Life at the Studio
A glimpse into our creative community and beautiful Pacific Northwest surroundings.
Your Creative Journey
Starts Here
Schedule a free tour of our studio and discover why hundreds of Pacific Northwest artists call Rainier Gardens their creative home.