Whether you are an absolute beginner or novice, find an adult weekly art class or workshop in Tucson that will take your skills to the next level!
Top 10 Reasons to Take an Art Class
1. Be a Lifelong Learner
Sketching, drawing, or painting is not a talent you are born with; anyone can learn with some basic instruction and practice.
2. Create Something
Finish a piece to show or give to someone.
3. Practice Your Skills
Make time for cultural activities or get support from a community to nurture or practice your skills!
4. Try Something New
You may surprise yourself or uncover hidden passions that you did not know you had.
5. Find Inspiration
Surround yourself with other creative types who will inspire you.
6. Explore, Experiment, or Play
Expose yourself to new environments, make a mess, experiment with new techniques, or enhance your open-mindedness.
6. Find Your Voice
When you learn under the guidance of a professional instructor, they will encourage you or get you unstuck.
8. Exercise Your Brain
Enhance motor skills, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving, lateral thinking, complex analysis, or critical thinking skills.
9. Socialize or Connect
In-person classes or workshops are excellent opportunities to get to know others with similar interests!
10. Relieve Stress
It's important to remember to take some time for yourself.
Our Curriculum
We put learners at the center, which is the key to shaping our curriculum and puts us in a better position to serve the learners.
Mediums
We offer adult studio art classes in the following 2D Visual Art mediums.
- Pencils, Graphite, or Colored Pencils
- Charcoal or Sanguine
- Pen & Ink or Painting with Ink
- Soft Pastels
- Oil Painting or Acrylics
- Watercolor or Opaque Mediums (Gouache)
- Mixed Media or Collage
Subjects Matter
We offer adult studio art classes in the following 2D Visual Art subjects.
- Abstract
- Animals / Wildlife
- Figure or Portrait
- Landscape
- Still Life or Floral
Techniques
We offer adult studio art classes in the following 2D Visual Art techniques.
- Sketching
- Drawing
- Painting
- Mixed Media
- Printing
- Design
Ages
Adults over 18 are welcome to register or enroll. Children 16 and up may attend if accompanied by a guardian.
Unfortunately, we do NOT offer youth or teen classes at this time. Please visit the Drawing Studio's website for information on their youth program.
Orientation
Follow these steps to get started!
Submit Your Contact Information
If this is your first class with us, please complete this one-time required admissions form before the first session.
If you skip the online completion, we can give you a hard copy to fill out in person.
Assess Your Skills
Depending on your comfort level, you may enter any class. Each class description will recommend a skill level.
Skill levels vary depending on knowledge, understanding, or practice. Below are definitions or guidance on what level to look for when registering or enrolling.
- Absolute Beginners may have never been inside an art supply store or need guidance on what materials to purchase. They may have never taken art classes or be unfamiliar with tools, techniques, or studio equipment.
- Beginners to Intermediate - Have some prior experience or have taken some classes.
- Intermediate - Is a novice or comfortable practicing within a studio environment.
For those who need help figuring out where to start, look for anything marked as "Absolute Beginner."
Register or Enroll
Registration or enrollment is required to attend any class or workshop that happens here online. It reserves your seat and ensures the instructor is prepared for your arrival with handouts, materials, etc.
Visit the course catalog to see what is currently available.
Waitlist
You may join a waitlist if your desired class has a full enrollment. Submit the form, and we will contact you if anyone drops from the roster.
Receive Communications
Depending on how you chose to be contacted when you registered or enrolled, the instructor or administration may email, text, or call you with information or updates about your class, workshop, or event. Please check your spam folder, email, or phone for text or voice messages.
Gifts & Rewards
We encourage lifelong learners to embrace their inner artist with the help of the experts at the Art Verve Academy!
Loyalty Rewards Program for Learners
We reward returning students! Collect tuition receipts or get a punch card to track your progress.
If you have taken 5 classes at the Art Verve Academy, you can receive a discount on your sixth class. Please note that you must keep track of your punch card or present your tuition receipts to receive the discount.