The Painting School
Since 2017, The Painting School has been dedicated to providing art opportunities to fun people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds who are serious about making great art.
The Painting School is located in Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn in a sunny, two-story studio where getting messy is encouraged and community is built. The school uses art history and contemporary art to teach students of all ages what makes a great work of art. Kids and adults have a great time growing their skill set, making new friends, building creative confidence, and making art.
The classes are defined by the interests of the students, and students have the option to work in many mediums, including:
- Painting
- Drawing
- Illustration
- Clay sculpture
- Readymade sculpture
- Collage
- Stop motion.
In classes, teachers and students play music, have fun, share ideas and compliments, and work hard to make great work. Teachers are supportive, fun, and inclusive.
The Painting School's offerings include:
- After-school art classes for kids, from kindergarten to high school
- Weekly painting classes for adults
- Portfolio prep
- Private art classes
- One-off workshops and open studios for kids where they can experiment with new materials and learn
- Weekend workshops led by a variety of amazing teaching artists who bring in their own mediums and art practices to share
- Birthday parties, adult painting parties, corporate and non-profit creativity training and team building.