This is specifically desgined for tween/teen artists who are independently working on completing pieces started in class. This class is by "invite only". If your artist is interested in this class please email us at michaelsymberstudios@gmail.com. 

This 7 session guided studio time will run on Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30; 10/29/25, 11/5/25, 11/12/25, 11/19/25, 12/3/25, 12/10/25 & 12/17/25.

This class is specifically designed for adult artists. 

The Huichol people of the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico, create astounding, colorful paintings made of yarn. Images are drawn on a wooden board, and then the surface is covered with sticky beeswax. This holds the entire painting together!

Please join us and experience the mindfulness of this beautiful art making process.

This 4 session class runs Fridays, 10:00 am-12:00pm; 1/9/26, 1/16/26, 1/23/26 & 1/30/26.

This class is specifically designed for adults who are absolute beginners, and wanting to start their creative journey. That being said, we have had many advanced or experienced artists love this class, because of my unique approach to teaching drawing and painting. Whatever your level, please join us!

The purpose of this class is to help students to understand the concepts of space, form, light and shadow in drawing and painting. 

First, you will learn about working with charcoal, and how it can create beautiful, soft values. I teach drawing in a unique way, connecting that experience directly to your acrylic painting techniques. Second, You will learn about acrylic paints, and how to mix your own tones to paint a still-life value study. 

This workshop allows me to teach to the artistic process, and not the product empowering students to create in many styles and directions as they move forward.

Drawing is the root of many art forms, and I love seeing the confidence of my students grow in that respect!

This 6 week class runs on Monday mornings, 10:00am- 12:00pm;1/12/26, 1/26/26, 2/2/26, 2/9/26, 2/23/26 & 3/2/26.

This class is designed for specifically for tweens & teens!

Being a sculptor, I am excited to offer this class, because it sheds light on the way my drawings relate to my three-dimensional work.  As artists we often observe people or objects and turn them into two-dimensional drawings, but I teach this class in the opposite direction.

Students will use pencil, graphite, and various blending and shading tools that may be new to them as they study each element of the human face.  Drawings will be detailed and realistic compositions.  The subtleties of the eye, nose, mouth, ear etc. are often what students ask me to learn most.  Moving forward, we will make realistic clay sculptures FROM our drawings!  These beautiful sculptures will be fired in a kiln and framed alongside our studies.  Learning both skills truly cements the idea of form for artists, and will be a powerful tool in their careers!

I hope you will find this 2-D, 3-D connection to be as exciting as I do!

This is 4 session class will run on Thursdays, 4:00- 5:30pm; 1/15/26, 1/22/26, 1/29/26 & 2/5/26.

*This class is designed specifically for adult students who have taken either our Beginning Landscape Painting or Oil Painting for Beginners at Michael Symber Studios.

The tradition of Landscape Painting is nearly exclusive to the countryside, ocean views or sunrises. Inspired by the painter, Edward Hopper, we are opening up this genre to include the beauty of Denny’s restaurants, Conoco gas stations, The Waffle House, and more! Use your powerful drawing and painting skills to celebrate the world that we live in every day! (We will be using a non-toxic method of oil painting.)

Join us!

This class 6 session class takes place on Tuesday evenings; 6:00-8:00pm; 1/20/26, 1/27/26, 2/3/26, 2/10/26, 2/17/26 & 2/24/26

This class is specifically designed for the adult artist. Students do not have to take the Series #1 before hand. 

This class is the second in a series of Modern Art workshops. New students as well as those who took Abstract Drawing and Painting are welcome! These are a NEW set of artists and concepts. Get ready for Picasso!

Abstract art invites artists to move beyond traditional imagery and transform thoughts, ideas, and emotions into visual form. In this class, students explore the origins and concepts of abstraction while learning a variety of art-making processes designed to spark creativity and experimentation.

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by guided studio time where artists are encouraged to take their work in a personal direction. This course is perfect for adult artists looking to break creative habits, expand their thinking, and explore abstraction in a supportive, relaxed studio environment. No prior abstract experience required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

This class runs for 9 sessions, on Thursday mornings;10:00 am - 12:00pm; 1/29/26, 2/5/26, 2/12/26, 2/19/26. 2/26/26, 3/5/26, 3/12/26, 3/19/26 & 3/26/26. 

This class is specifically designed for adult artists.

Abstract art invites artists to move beyond traditional imagery and transform thoughts, ideas, and emotions into visual form. In this class, students explore the origins and concepts of abstraction while learning a variety of art-making processes designed to spark creativity and experimentation.

Each class begins with a brief lesson and demonstration, followed by guided studio time where artists are encouraged to take their work in a personal direction. This course is perfect for adult artists looking to break creative habits, expand their thinking, and explore abstraction in a supportive, relaxed studio environment. No prior abstract experience required—just an open mind and a willingness to explore.

This 7 session class runs on Friday mornings 10:00-12:00pm; 2/6/26, (skips over 2/13/26) 2/20/26, 2/26/26, 3/6/26, 3/13/26, 3/20/26 & 3/27/26.

This class is specifically designed for adult artisits. 

This class is meant for artists who are ready to advance in their basic painting skills using acrylics with a focus on still life.

If you have taken our Beginning Still-life Painting class, or if you have a strong understanding of still-life value studies this class is your next step. Students will learn to introduce color into their paintings, and how to use advanced color palettes.

This class runs for 6 sessions on Monday mornings; 10:00am -12:00pm; 3/9/26, 3/16/26, 3/23/26, 4/6/26, 4/13/26 & 4/20/26.