Mission Art Center

1730 N Tustin St, Orange, CA 92865

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About

Mission Art Center offers classes in acrylic painting, oil painting, watercolor painting, pastel drawing, pencil drawing, portrait painting, and air dry clay, collage, and craft. The program also includes Healing Through Art, a Special Needs Art Class, and Summer Camp Painting Classes for Kids and Teenagers that run as structured sessions.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: Summer Camp Painting Classes for Kids and Teenagers run from June 15 through August 18, 2026, with general hours Monday–Saturday from 8:00 AM to 6:45 PM and office hours available on specific weekdays and Saturdays.
• Price: Price Call Now (for Healing Through Art, Special Needs Art Class, Watercolor Painting, Pencil Drawing, Pastel Drawing, Oil Painting, Air Dry Clay, Collage, Craft, Acrylic Painting, and Summer Camp).

Mission Art Center lists teachers Shabnam Zafarmand and Katherine Phan. Its mission statement says that Mission Art Center inspires creativity through engaging art classes, workshops, and programs for students, families, and the local community in Orange County, CA. It is described as “Orange County Best Art School” and as offering the “Best Fine Art Classes in Orange County, CA.” The center notes that it has students from many cities across Orange County and nearby areas, including Anaheim, Irvine, Newport Beach, Mission Viejo, and Yorba Linda.

Mission Art Center highlights creative learning, confidence and growth, student safety, and an inspiring environment, and describes its space as colorful and welcoming, filled with artwork and creative energy. Testimonials from parents and students describe long-term attendance, instruction from Shabnam (also referred to as Shany or Shaney) and Ms. Catherine/Cat, and experiences in drawing, shading, dry clay sculpting, and painting techniques, including portrait painting and nature themes. Several testimonials mention patience and attentiveness from the teachers, small groups, and students returning over many years, including children, teenagers, and adults who started as beginners and continued into more advanced painting.

Last updated July 27, 2026.

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