This class is specifically designed for the independent adult artisit. This class is by "invite only". If you are interested in joining, please email us at michaelsymberstudios@gmail.com for details.

Continue for 10 weeks in an open studio format with guided instruction for sculpture and/or painting & drawing.

This 10 session class runs on Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm; 8/20/25, 8/27/25, 9/3/25, 9/10/25, 9/17/25, 9/24/25, 10/1/25, 10/8/25, 10/15/25 & 10/22/25.

This class is specifically designed for adult artists.

Discover the meaning of abstraction and learn how 20th-century artists created Modern Art and continue to bring ideas to life through creative art-making processes. Each class combines a guided lesson based on Art History or a process followed by studio time, encouraging students to explore, experiment, and develop their own unique abstract style. Perfect for open-minded artists ready to challenge their creativity, their mindfulness, and grow independently.

This 8 session class runs on Thursday mornings; 10-12:00pm; 10/23/25, 10/30/25, 11/6/25, 11/13/25, 11/20/25, 12/4/25, 12/11/25 & 12/18/25.

This class is specifically designed for adult artists.

Discover the meaning of abstraction and learn how 20th century artists created Modern Art and continue to bring ideas to life through creative art-making processes. Each class combines a guided lesson based on Art History or a process followed by studio time, encouraging students to explore, experiment, and develop their own unique abstract style. Perfect for open-minded artists ready to challenge their creativity, their mindfulness, and grow independently.

This 6 session class runs on Tuesday evenings 6-8:00pm; 11/4/25, 11//11/25, 11/18/25, 11/25/25, 12/2/25 & 12/9/25.

This 5 week class is specifically designed for adult artists.

This class is specifically designed for adult artists. Students will learn the basics and nuances of working with acrylic paint as they create intriguing winter scenes on canvas. Each season lends itself to learning a completely new color palette to express light, cold, snow, or warm fallen leaves.In this class, we will use a limited palette that will allow beginner artists or experience artists to navigate mixing warm and cool tones to create value.Snow, shadow and bright sunlight will come to life on the canvas.We will study great masters of Impressionist Winter scenes Claude Monet, Alfred Sisley and Camille Pissaro.

This class will be on Friday mornings for 5 weeks, 10:00-12:00; 11/7/25, 11/14/25, 11/21/25, (Skip over Thanksgiving Day Holiday) 12/5/25, & 12/12/25.

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 specifically designed for adult artists.

For our students who have taken our Beginning Drawing /Painting and Intermediate Still-life classes, you have mastery of painting with value and color mixing.Now!The opportunity to set up your own objects, and create stunning compositions! We will use the same familiar process and materials to create individual and unique pieces!Please join us for this first time ever class!

This 6 seesion class will run on Thursday mornings, 10-12:00pm; 1/15/26, 1/22/26, 1/29/26, 2/5/26, 2/12/26 & 2/19/26.

*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