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art-class

/ˈɑːt klɑːs/
IELTSAcademic
noun

An art class is a lesson or course where people learn drawing, painting, or other visual arts. It can be for school, college, or private study.

  • I have art class on Fridays.
  • She learned watercolor techniques in art class.
  • The children made clay models in art class.

Adinary Nuance

Art class is the usual everyday phrase for a lesson in drawing, painting, or craft. It is more specific and natural than art lesson when you mean a regular class or course. Use art lesson more when you mean one single teaching session, especially with a teacher or tutor.

In other languages

Vietnamese
lớp mỹ thuật
Spanish
clase de arte
Chinese
美术课
Japanese
美術の授業
Korean
미술 수업

Etymology

Built from the English words art and class. It became common in modern schooling to name a class by its subject.

Common phrases

art class projectart class teacherafter-school art classart class assignment

Synonyms

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Frequently asked questions

Is art class one word or two words?
It is usually written as two words: art class.
Is art class formal or informal?
It is neutral and common in school talk and everyday speech.
What is the difference between art class and art lesson?
Art class usually means a regular course. Art lesson often means one session.
Can I use art class in academic writing?
Yes, if you are talking about school subjects or classes.