“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 GONZALESWebsite: https://www.urbanartistdesigns.com/
Read More“Color mixing is a fundamental skill for a painter. The teacher is quite knowledgeable on the subject and communicates effectively. It's a fast-paced class, packed with important information. Sharon is an excellent teacher and a very pleasant person. I highly recommend this class.”
— JOHN SLATE“Taking art classes at the Athenaeum has always been one of most favorite things to do for years and years. The classes have never disappointed me, the teachers are very talented and inspirational, and I have grown as an artist so much.”
— ANONYMOUS“Sharon is such an amazing instructor. She is able to explain complex art techniques in a clear, concise way, with plenty of examples. She is passionate about art and painting but at the same time, she imbues her class with humor and a light touch that instantly makes her students feel at ease. People feel safe to experiment, try different things, and explore new avenues no matter how experienced of an artist they are. She addresses people's individual needs and interests and makes everyone feel included. She is also incredibly generous with her time and knowledge. Being around Sharon is truly an inspiration.”
— LAURE BROST HALLIDAY“Sharon is an excellent teacher. She is well-organized, enthusiastic, engaging, and passionate about painting. She is extremely supportive of all students. I particularly appreciated her use of examples of artists' works to illustrate her teaching points. This is an excellent course with a unique concept and approach. I knew very little about fauvism, but was happy to try something new.”
— LINDA MORTONWebsite: https://www.lindamortonart.com/
Read More“Ken’s course really improved my technical drawing skills, and it was also very enjoyable! I found the course material to be very interesting and Ken has a great teaching style!”
— BELLA BISHOP“I really appreciated the Athenaeum adapting to Zoom during the covidl9 crisis, so that artists could continue learning and taking classes.”
— JOANN SIEGFRIED“Anyone who is interested in drawing and painting the human form would enjoy Ken Goldman's classes. From beginners to more advanced students his classes are invaluable based on a lifetime of learning and practicing his craft.”
— INGRID TURNER“This course was transformative! I now have a greater appreciation of the human form and its gestures as well as more confidence in my ability to draw.”
— NANCY WILLS“Pat Kelly is an exceptional, caring, kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable teacher.”
— FARRAH GOLCHIN“One of the best instructors and many creative participants, who encouraged going into new ideas and places with ones' photography. Having a project to develop over 8 weeks, with feedback from Suda and classmates, pushed me into new ways of seeing.”
— EDITH SANCHEZ“The course and instructor are conducive to creating your own portfolio of work. You are guided but allowed to use your own vision to create a body of work. Critiques are supportive and positive, both from the instructor and the class.”
— MARY BETH KLAUER“I enjoyed taking Suda's class and plan to take future classes. I always get more than I expected from her classes. She has a wealth of information, expertise, and creativity that she shares with the class. It's helped me to reach a higher level in my work as a photographer.”
— PRISCILLA MONGERInstagram: @pmonger
Website: priscilla-monger.pixels.com
“Jill is talented, fun and has a magical way of bringing out the artist in everyone in an enjoyable way! If you are a timid artist and/or a perfectionist, take this class!”
— CANDY CUMMING“It is so nice to take a course from Jill because she is not interested in perfection. She is interested in creative flair and fun and so am I!”
— SANDRA COLETTA“Very fun projects that I really enjoyed. They weren't overly hard or complicated. Just simple and fun to do.”
— PRISCILLA HEISEL“Best educational investment that I made this year. So thrilled to be able to take inspiring and expert instruction from world class artists.”
— NANCY WILLS“The course was incredibly well structured and so interesting! The images used inspired creativity and Stephanie was so supportive and encouraging.”
— BELLA BISHOP“A wonderful experience for all. Sharing our work, Stephanie’s feedback and encouraging approach; Along with her academic knowledge and experience she is a brilliant artist and a very giving instructor.”
— MARTI BLAIR