Rating of the best art schools in Volgograd in 2020

Love for beauty is inherent in man by nature: since ancient times, people have sought to depict their thoughts and feelings. And today the world knows many artists expressing their emotions on paper, or even on walls and water.

But what about those who cannot draw, but really want to? The answer is to go to an art school. The art school will help develop and increase the existing data in children and even some adults. As they say, the main thing is desire!

Today's review will tell you about the ten best drawing studios in Volgograd. Some of them are accepted regardless of age and talent. In some - after preliminary testing in order to identify the initial data.

How to choose a place to study?

There are many different art schools in Volgograd. Therefore, those who have moved to the city or simply those who want to develop the artist's talent in themselves or their children can choose from a large list.

In order not to be mistaken with the choice, you must rely on the following criteria:

• how much money is planned to be spent on studies;
• what time is it convenient to attend classes;
• skill level.

For a beginner artist, a basic course is suitable, in which he will master the basics of drawing. There is no need to rush and try to study several directions at once.

For those who have the basics of fine arts, it is better to choose master classes, refresher courses.

To make your choice, you can study the programs, schedules and prices for school education on websites, read reviews about your favorites.

Who can study fine arts?

Key drawing skills are relevant at all times, so almost everyone can enroll in an art school or enroll in courses. The main thing is to find a suitable educational institution, the conditions of enrollment in which are suitable for the specific needs of the applicant.

Further, teachers with the necessary information will be able to find an individual approach to the student.

What training programs are used in art studios and courses?

In most educational institutions of this type, practical training is in the first place. The main areas of art offered for study in drawing studios:

• picture;
• composition;
• graphic arts;
• sculpture;
• painting;
• coloristics.

In some courses, you can get the skill of working with popular computer programs, such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Artweaver, Krita, etc.To consolidate the knowledge gained, you can download applications to your smartphone or tablet.

Where do drawing skills come in handy?

In addition to general development and broadening of horizons, art courses can be useful for preparing for admission to a higher educational institution or for advanced training.

For those who decided to devote their lives to the fine arts and graduated from art school, the following professions are suitable:

• editor - the media are very picky about the graphic content of publications;
• web designer - developed imagination expands the possibilities of visual presentation of content to portal visitors;
• interior designer - art education develops aesthetic taste and helps to harmoniously decorate the room;
• Content manager;
• programmer.

Top 10 best art schools in Volgograd

"Be Art"

10th place

basic information
Foundation date:	24.04.2017
Address:	st. Sovetskaya, 22
Telephone:	+7 (927) 514-71-17
Web site:	http://beart.school/
Working hours:	10: 00–20: 00 daily
Students age:	from 10 years
Cost of education:	from RUB 3,500 per course

The teaching staff of this educational institution will help to master the basics of the fine arts, or to develop the already existing data in a particular technique. The training program is designed for children from 10 years old and adults.

All teachers are professionals in their field.

The school regularly hosts seminars and master classes, where you can learn a lot of new and interesting things.

Learned techniques:

• academic drawing;
• oil;
• calligraphy;
• watercolor;
• a basic course that includes all techniques.

• innovative teaching techniques;
• individual approach;
• seminars, master classes;
• convenient location;
• accept both adults and children;
• experienced teachers;
• free trial lesson by appointment;
• average cost of training.

• there are no courses for preschoolers.

"Children's Art School No. 5"

9th place

basic information
Year of foundation:	1987
Address:	st. Kosmonavtov, 37A
Telephone:	+7 (8442) 78-89-30
Web site:	http://dshi5-vlg.ru
Working hours:	8: 30-17: 30 on weekdays
Students age:	from 8 years
Cost of education:	from 1 540 rub. per month

This school is one of the best of its kind. All teachers of the institution have the highest qualification category. Under their careful guidance, students become winners of various competitions at the city and international level.

In 2009, this educational institution won first place in the competition for the best municipal art school in Volgograd.

Since 2015, a set has been opened for early education groups, where children from the age of five are accepted.

Those wishing to enter first grade must pass an admissions test conducted by a special commission. In this exam, the degree of the initial data of the future student is determined.

The evaluation criteria are as follows:

• coloristic abilities;
• composing the image in the specified format;
• the correct proportions of the picture;
• the accuracy of color rendering.

• qualified teaching staff;
• many years of experience;
• participation in competitions and exhibitions;
• group for preschoolers;
• convenient location, close to the school;
• low cost of training.

• you can enter the first grade only after the entrance exam;
• no adult group.

"School of Fine Arts. V.V. Fedorov "

8th place

basic information
Foundation date:	08/01/1966
Address:	st. Ostrovsky, 3
Telephone:	+7(8442)50-14-10
Web site:	http://dhsh1.oshkole.ru
Working hours:	Wed-Fri-Sat-Sun 15: 00–20: 00
Students age:	from 5 years
Cost of education:	free, but there are paid courses

This school of drawing is the oldest in post-war Volgograd and it was named after the first director - Viktor Vasilyevich Fedorov.

The course is studied in the following areas:

• architectural;
• academic;
• preparatory department for children 5-11 years old;
• evening courses for adults.

There are no entrance examinations for those entering the first grade.

Since 2013, an exhibition hall has been operating on Krasnoznamenskaya Street, which is under the operational management of the institution.

• free education;
• showroom;
• experienced teachers;
• charitable foundation;
• additional paid courses;
• regular holding of exhibitions and competitions;
• evening studio for adults;
• preparatory classes for children from 5 years old.

• not found.

"Khudozhka"

7th place

basic information
Year of foundation:	2013
Address:	Universitetsky prospect, 87
Telephone:	+7(961) 253-86-81
Web site:	volgograd.hudojka-school.ru
Working hours:	from 10:00 to 20:00 daily
Students age:	is not limited
Cost of education:	from 300 p. in an hour

The school operates according to the unique "Watercolor" curriculum, aimed at developing imagination and creative thinking. What makes this system special is that it is individual, but suitable for everyone.

The schedule of classes can be adjusted to suit yourself, assigning lessons at any convenient time. It is possible to conduct lessons at home.

• unique training program;
• individual approach;
• lessons in classrooms and at home;
• the ability to regulate the schedule of classes;
• relaxed atmosphere;
• broadening one's horizons;
• you can go to school regardless of age;
• experienced teaching staff;
• compliance with San. PIN;
• result guarantee;
• free trial lesson;
• affordable prices.

• no negative reviews were found.

"Piccha"

6th place

basic information
Address:	Lenin Avenue, 67, 7th floor, office. 700
Telephone:	+7 (927) 510-53-10
Web site:	http://volgograd.pikcha.pro/
Working hours:	10:00 - 21:00 daily
Students age:	from 12 years old
Cost of education:	from 500 p. in an hour

The training program includes 30 hours, 80% of which is practice. It is due to this that the "Piccha" drawing studio guarantees a positive result: in a month of study, students hone their artistic skills from scratch to a high level. Faculty teachers help students find and develop their own style.

Upon completion of the course, a diploma is issued.

• office in the center;
• relaxed atmosphere in the classroom, without lectures;
• individual approach;
• experienced teachers;
• homework;
• a lot of practice;
• graduation diploma;
• there is no need to purchase any materials for lessons - the educational institution provides students with everything they need;
• bus and trolleybus stops within walking distance;
• tea, coffee, cookies for free;
• "Piccha" - an international network;
• preparation for entering the university;
• regular master classes.

• mainly adults are accepted, there is no preschool group.

"Children's art school number 3"

5th place

basic information
Address:	Lenin Avenue, 67, 7th floor, office. 700
Telephone:	+7 (927) 510-53-10
Web site:	http://volgograd.pikcha.pro/
Working hours:	10:00 - 21:00 daily
Students age:	from 12 years old
Cost of education:	from 500 p. in an hour

In this school of drawing, training is conducted in the following areas:

• painting;
• picture;
• composition;
• sculpture;
• art history;
• fundamentals of fine arts;
• modeling.

The institution was opened in 1961 and since then gifted children and adolescents have been successfully studying in it. Children's Art School works on the basis of a perpetual state license, study in it is free, but to enter the first grade, you must pass an entrance exam to identify abilities.

Preparatory paid courses are open for children from 5 years old.

The school was included in the Federal Register "All-Russian Book of Honor" in 2009.

• many years of experience;
• diversified development of students;
• organization of leisure time for children and adolescents;
• individual approach;
• free education.

• not found.

"Artlantis"

4th place

basic information
Year of foundation:	2016
Address:	st. Mira, 19
Telephone:	+7 (988) 493-09-61
Web site:	artlantida34.ru
Working hours:	from 09:00 to 20:00 daily
Students age:	from 10 years
Cost of education:	need to be specified by phone

In this unusual institution, children, adolescents and adults are taught the art of creating author's comics and animation. The main activity of the school is aimed at studying the basics of editing, sound engineering, acting and speech technology.

Classes of drawing comics and animation are held in groups of 10 people.

All teaching staff are highly qualified certified specialists.

• getting an unusual profession;
• works daily;
• professional teachers;
• the first lesson is free;
• free education for orphans;
• central location.

• no group for preschoolers.

"Studio of fine arts, portrait painter Murashkina Olga Viktorovna"

3rd place

basic information
Year of foundation:	2015
Address:	st. Lomakina, 5A
Telephone:	+7 (904) 430-13-63
Web site:	portraitist-murashkina.ru
Working hours:	from 14:00 to 20:00 Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
Students age:	no limits
Cost of education:	from 250 p. in an hour

In addition to drawing courses, the studio provides advanced training services. Classes are held according to innovative programs: students can choose themselves suitable for themselves.

Practical lessons are taught individually or in groups. The office is located in the central district of Volgograd, within walking distance there are bus stops and schools.

• no age restrictions;
• all comers are accepted, without an entrance test;
• help in revealing hidden talent;
• individual approach;
• getting the skill of portrait painting;
• training;
• affordable cost.

• no morning classes.

"Volgograd School-Studio"

2nd place

basic information
Address:	st. Mira, 15, library named after Gorky, 3rd floor cab. 3.3
Telephone:	8 (960) 886-88-12
Web site:	shkolahudojnik-volgograd.ru
Working hours:	day and evening form of study
Students age:	from 7 years
Cost of education:	from 2500 to 4000 rubles per month

The school trains professional comic book artists, book illustrations and cartoonists. The doors of the institution are open to students of any age - from 7 years old and older.

Studio teachers will help you prepare for admission to Moscow or St. Petersburg universities. Graduates can work as illustrators of books and magazines, work on the creation of cartoons and advertising projects.

There are six areas of study to choose from:

1. Illustration;
2. Comics;
3. 3-D graphics;
4. Painting;
5. Design;
6. Caricature.

You can choose one of the directions or several at once.

The term of study is from 3 to 24 months. If you wish, you can study for an unlimited time.

• getting an interesting profession;
• preparation for admission to the best universities in the country;
• a wide range of training programs;
• individual approach;
• classes at a convenient time;
• development of several graphic techniques at once;
• certificate and personal profile at the end of the course;
• help in creating a portfolio;
• participation in exhibitions, competitions and festivals;
• affordable cost.

• not found.

"School of Artistic Creativity of Andrey Vystropov"

1 place

basic information
Year of foundation:	2012
Address:	st. Alley of Heroes, 3
Telephone:	+7 (909) 385-63-91; +7 (960) 896-32-22
Web site:	http://www.shkola-zhivopisi.ru/
Working hours:	Mon-Fri from 10:00 to 20:00, Sat-Sun from 10:00 to 18:00
Students age:	from 4 years
Cost of education:	free and paid from 350 r. in an hour

This unique school is the first social art institution in Volgograd. For children with disabilities, classes here are completely free.

Those who want to learn drawing from the world famous master - Andrey Vystropov also come here. For them, classes are paid, the collected funds are used to purchase consumables for all students: paper, brushes, paints, pencils, etc.

In addition to practical painting lessons, adults and children are taught about the history of world cinema, art and even the basics of Orthodoxy.

• free education for children from socially unprotected groups;
• lessons from a world famous artist;
• individual approach;
• unlimited study period;
• no more than eight people in a group;
• additional general education subjects;
• you can go to school almost regardless of age;
• individual lessons are possible according to a pre-agreed schedule.

• not found.

Attention! The cost and duration of training indicated in the review may vary both upward and downward. Therefore, in order to avoid mistakes when choosing, the current cost should be checked on the website of educational institutions or by calling the indicated numbers.

The article is for informational purposes, the final choice remains with applicants for training.