This Atelier painting class is tailored for artists of all levels, including beginners who are eager to delve into the world of oil painting. Experience personalized attention in our intimate class sizes, fostering a nurturing and supportive environment for every student. With our experienced instructors, you will receive clear guidance through each painting step, from initial strokes to refined techniques. Explore a structured learning journey, starting with guided exercises and progressing to independent projects, fostering confidence and proficiency. Unleash your creativity as you discover your unique style. Embark on this transformative journey into the world of oil painting, where you’ll cultivate invaluable skills and a lifelong passion for art.
Classes are ongoing all year. Monthly payments are recurring and process on the first of each month as long as your are enrolled.
Art from Life is a class tailored for both beginners and experienced artists. This course covers everything from materials to narrative compositions, ensuring a robust learning experience. Starting with basic techniques and progressing through gesture drawing, sight measuring, and human proportions, you will refine your skills each week.
Enrollment: Open
Class Times: Ongoing, Every Other Week Wednesday from 10-1pm (Via Zoom)
Monthly Tuition: Member: $123.50, Non Member: $143,
Newly enrolled students begin on the first day of class each month.
Instructed by: Armin Mersmann
This class will help you develop the core skills of drawing while working on and developing your personal creative process. Students are provided individual, guided instruction and feedback as they create personal drawing pieces of their choice. Students work alongside the instructor as each stage of the process is explained and demonstrated. This course is designed for students with drawing background who are considered intermediate level.
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Yes, enrollment is always open for all ongoing classes, including drawing, painting.
Absolutely! Our classes cater to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced students. The instructors tailor lessons to meet individual needs.
Atelier classes are month-to-month, allowing students to stay enrolled for as long as they want. Most students love it and stay for years.
Signing up for an Atelier class is simple. Create an account on our website and complete the registration form to choose your class and time.
Yes, there are classes designed for different age groups. Elementary and middle school students have guided study options, while other classes are open to teens and adults.
Youth classes include all supplies. Atelier Painting students can either purchase their own supplies from the provided materials list or opt for a materials package. Drawing students will receive a materials list to purchase their supplies.
Atelier classes meet once per week, except for the online drawing class, which meets every other week.
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Lauren Dalgleish2025-02-03 Atelier is a wonderful place for art classes for school aged kids. We have been having a great experience and find Atelier to be a beautiful community. Cynthia Hubbard2025-01-23 I was inspired in trying out the grid method. You did a great job Todd, I enjoyed your tutorial photos and examples of art. Sherry McLaughlin2024-12-29 What a fun night! We had such a fun time painting and learning. It was a great night and we will treasure the paintings we made. I would highly recommend this night with your partner and/or friends. Patrice Lockwood2024-12-29 My friends and I had so much fun doing the “Paint your Partner” event last night. Lots of laughs! A great way to spend time with folks you love. Payman Mahjoory2024-11-19 My wife attended the Paint Your Partner at Atelier and brought along another couple. I will be the first to say painting is not my strong suit and Todd and Ashley were so helpful and made all of us feel comfortable. Todd offered great suggetions and showed me how to improve/rescue my painting :) We all had so much fun and the studio is such a warm and welcoming space. It almost feels as if you are at someone's house. The tour afterwards was great. Amazing to see the works of so many talented students. I was shocked when I learned that some of the artwork on display was the second or third piece the students have completed. There is hope for all of us!!! Would highly recommend! Mike Havis2024-10-01 I've taken art classes at a top CA-based art atelier and many continuing education art classes at top colleges. I have been taking classes at the Atelier School of Art in Royal Oak since last year. I can absolutely say that Todd Burroughs (the wonderful artist, teacher and leader of this atelier) has put together a world-class level art school - while at the same time - keeping it approachable to anyone from any skill level (or even no level). His staff and cadre of instructors are second-to-none. This is the most welcoming art school environment that I have ever encountered. There is no judgement here - only support, guidance and inspiration. From elementary student up to older adults - this art atelier has something of value for you. Highly recommended! Jazz G (Jazz)2024-08-05 Great studio. Went for an evening of "Paint your partner" And had a great time. It was so much fun. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The environment was very supportive. I am considering taking classes there. But the event was so fun. Great for a date night or a fun night with friends. Hope this is a regular offering. Andrew Blackmon2024-08-03 Had so much fun, I will come every weekend with my family and friends just to get away from our work life. Good job. ( please do this again )
Thanksgiving: November 27 & 28 Christmas: December 24 & 25
New Year: December 31 & January 1
Enjoy a hassle-free painting experience with our Atelier Monthly Art Materials Package! For just $80 per month, you’ll have access to everything you need to complete a guided painting, including high-quality canvas, premium paints, professional-grade brushes, and all necessary supplies and sundries. Your materials stay in the studio, so the only thing you need to bring is your painting—no more worrying about forgetting something or running out of supplies. Focus on your creativity, and we’ll take care of the rest!
Please notify us at least 24H in advance
if less than 24H we will do our best to accomodate you.