LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori makes drawing fun while at the same time teaches us skills. After each class I am left with both the encouragement and information to keep drawing. She is at the top of her game both as a teacher and as an artist...”

— GAIL TITUS

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori makes the art of drawing with ink and painting with Watercolor so fun and easy. She offers so much encouragement that you want to keep drawing and painting!”

— KATHY GONZALES

Website: https://www.urbanartistdesigns.com/

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori Mitchell is an EXCELLENT Instructor, both for pen and ink drawing, and watercolor. Her clear style, and individualized reviews and comments are really helpful. I love taking classes from Lori! More, please!! And ZOOM is a wonderful way to access Lori’s classes. Thank you!!!”

— PAULETTE RODGERS LEAHY

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori Mitchell is a fantastic teacher. I’ve taken her class several times and each time I learn something new. She always has new, fresh ideas for projects. Lori is so knowledgeable of drawing and painting and enjoys sharing it with her students. Her enthusiasm for what she teaches is contagious. I highly recommend taking one of Lori’s classes!”

— VICKY BUCHHEIT

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“I have taken many classes with the Athenaeum over the years and all have been excellent, varied and fun.”

— SUZANNA NEAL

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori Mitchell is an excellent teacher, full of enthusiasm, immensely helpful and able to work with all levels of students. Lori does a great job of keeping the course as fresh as possible given that many participants are returning students.”

— SUSI GRAFF

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“The style Lori teaches is exactly what I was looking for and have tried on my own for ages. In the first course, I’ve learned enough to create a project that ended up being a rather pleasing little vignette. The objectives set for each class built skills to be used for the next assignment so we were able to practice and play our way into an organic final project. Lori is organized, kind, humorous, and patient in her lessons and her feedback is constructive and generous. Between class meetings she sends resource lists and links for inspiration and for acquiring tools beyond the materials list for the course. Excellent course. Excellent instructor.”

— LESLIE RAY

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“loved the class”

— ELLEN SPEERT

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“The staff and instructor were very helpful in explaining how Zoom works and making sure each student was comfortable with the format for an art class. Although I prefer the physical studio, Zoom is the next best way to stay inspired and creative.”

— CINDY MAY (SPRING 2020)

Instagram: @2maymay6

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori Mitchell is among the best instructors that I have had over my more than 30 years of studying art. The time that I spend in her classes pay excellent dividends for me as a full-time working artist. Her classes are as appropriate for the first-time art student as well as full-time professional artists.”

— GAIL TITUS

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Zoom was a great venue for Lori Mitchell’s Pen and Ink and Watercolor class. Lori was able to both talk through her lessons and feature her demonstrations, both very visible to all. The day we had a live model was a bonus, because we all got the same view of the model (unlike in the classroom, where it depends where you sit). Although I would prefer to be back in the classroom, Zoom is an excellent alternative.”

— SUSI GRAFF

Instagram: @smgraff1

Twitter: @SGiraffe

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Generally, I can’t take art classes because I live a couple hours from La Jolla, and it would be inconvenient to take a weekly class at the Athenaeum, but using Zoom has been great. Not only can I stay in my own studio, with all my supplies at hand, I don’t have to make a long drive, find parking, etc. Zoom is a good substitute for the classroom.”

— ANNE FINCH

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“The Zoom format was really successful. We were able to receive instruction and share work easily. We are a community of artists and that community came through.”

— CAROL BROAD

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“The zoom class was great and Lori did an amazing job of giving us great things to create and so enjoyed the closeness of the class. It was such a success.”

— LACEY COLMORE

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“I have spent 45 years as a high school teacher and administrator. I am currently a professor at CSUSM. Lori Mitchell is one of the finest instructors I have met. Her classroom management is of the highest quality. Lori’s instructional methodology is in full alignment with the latest research in teaching and learning. Her interpersonal skills are filled with nurturing and care. Simply stated, she is at the very top of her instructional game in every way.”

— RON JESSEE

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Staff (Amanda) and instructors (Lori And Jill) we so patient by helping all of us become comfortable using the Zoom format. Any hesitation I had in using the online format was quickly put to rest and I enjoyed the time to have fun and create with inspiring instructors!”

— DIANE TINDALL

Instagram: @dtindall982020

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori’s oozes talent and creativity!! Her lessons are always so innovative, but with fundamentals consistently being covered. She always has a well thought out art activity, she presents a step by step sequence, and always checks to make sure that everyone understands what the process is. Her demonstrations are amazing and inspirational and her feedback is always positive and instructive. She is supportive, informative and always takes the time to encourage each and every one of us on our artistic journey!!! I have appreciated the Athenaeum’s response to the COVID 19 pandemic by so quickly adapting and providing the wide range of art classes using ZOOM. The teachers have done a marvelous job of adapting their lessons, techniques, demonstrations, and feedback during these ZOOM classes. The Athenaeum support staff have been consistently available and supportive when something goes awry. Everyone deserves a big round of applause!!!”

— CAROLINE HIGHTOWER

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“I took several classes with Lori Mitchell a few years ago, and decided to go back to drawing. Lori is a very good teacher who has the ability to take each student as an individual to help him or her to develop his or her own style and bring an atmosphere of enthusiasm and stimulation during all the classes. Very rare qualities She is without any exaggeration the best art teacher I have studied under.”

— BRIGITTE HAWLEY

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Lori continues to be excellent while changing things up so that each session is new and fresh! Amazing instructor!”

— CINDY MAY (FALL 2020)

LOOSE AND EASY PEN & INK & WATERCOLOR—ONLINE

“Love Lori Mitchell’s classes! Can’t wait for the next one!!”

— PAULETTE RODGERS LEAHY

“Lori makes drawing fun while at the same time teaches us skills. After each class I am left with both the encouragement and information to keep drawing. She is at the top of her game both as a teacher and as an artist...”

“Lori makes the art of drawing with ink and painting with Watercolor so fun and easy. She offers so much encouragement that you want to keep drawing and painting!”

“Lori Mitchell is an EXCELLENT Instructor, both for pen and ink drawing, and watercolor. Her clear style, and individualized reviews and comments are really helpful. I love taking classes from Lori! More, please!! And ZOOM is a wonderful way to access Lori’s classes. Thank you!!!”

“I have taken many classes with the Athenaeum over the years and all have been excellent, varied and fun.”

“Lori Mitchell is an excellent teacher, full of enthusiasm, immensely helpful and able to work with all levels of students. Lori does a great job of keeping the course as fresh as possible given that many participants are returning students.”

“loved the class”

“The staff and instructor were very helpful in explaining how Zoom works and making sure each student was comfortable with the format for an art class. Although I prefer the physical studio, Zoom is the next best way to stay inspired and creative.”

“The Zoom format was really successful. We were able to receive instruction and share work easily. We are a community of artists and that community came through.”

“The zoom class was great and Lori did an amazing job of giving us great things to create and so enjoyed the closeness of the class. It was such a success.”

“Staff (Amanda) and instructors (Lori And Jill) we so patient by helping all of us become comfortable using the Zoom format. Any hesitation I had in using the online format was quickly put to rest and I enjoyed the time to have fun and create with inspiring instructors!”

“Lori continues to be excellent while changing things up so that each session is new and fresh! Amazing instructor!”

“Love Lori Mitchell’s classes! Can’t wait for the next one!!”

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