Are you looking to develop and refine your artistic skills? Learn from artists specializing in drawing, sculpture, oil and pastel, and more! The Scottsdale Artist’s School, the only school of its kind in Arizona located in the heart of the Scottsdale Arts District, offers a fun and relaxed environment for enthusiasts seeking professional art training.
The Artist’s School focuses on developing the capabilities of artists and aspiring artists of all ages by teaching the applied fundamentals of fine art. Approximately 3,000 visitors come to the school each year, with repeat visitation from both domestic travelers and foreign students who continuously return for classes and workshops.
The Scottsdale Artist’s School occupies the historic Loloma School, the second grammar school established in Scottsdale, and has six fully equipped studios. A variety of learning opportunities are available, so find one that’s right for you!
- Workshops: From October-May, the School offers more than 100 three- to five-day programs in the areas of painting, drawing and sculpture. All of these workshops are led by professionally working artists who travel to Scottsdale from all across the United States. Class sizes remain small (fewer than 20 students) and allow students to get one-on-one attention, critiques and guidance from the instructor. Workshop range in price from $500 to $800 depending on the length of the workshop and subject matter.
- Weekly Classes: Featuring prominent local instructors, weekly classes range from four to six weeks and are offered morning to evening, all week long. Classes are arranged to fit even the busiest of schedules and are geared towards all types of artists – from beginner to advanced. Weekly classes slightly range in price from $50 to $350 depending on the length of the class.
- Youth & Teen Academy: Youth & Teen Academy provides a stimulating fine art program for youth, ages 6-18. Children are taught to develop critical and conceptual thinking skills while expressing their artistic creativity. The School offers year round weekly classes and action-packed weeklong summer programs, all of which are taught by professional artists. Youth and Teen Academy range in price from $90 to $200 for mid-year classes and $275 to $300 for week-long summer programs.
- Open Studio Sessions: Open Studio provides an opportunity for artists to practice their skills independently, outside of the classroom. The School provides the model and students bring their own supplies to paint, draw or sculpt. Open Studio ranges from $10 to $15 per session and is offered four times per week.
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