We teach people to find their own creative voice through fun, engaging painting classes for all levels.
Learn to paint in a professional art studio in Santa Fe, just 15 minutes from downtown
We demystify art by making painting approachable to everyone, regardless of age or skill level. Our classes focus on teaching foundational principles of good design, in which we show students a multitude of techniques and tools with which to create so they feel supported and inspired. Through our classes we empower anyone who has the desire to paint to realize that they too can make art. We love families and groups, and also teach online classes.
We offer two-hour painting classes and multi-day retreats in our sunny studio in santa fe
What We Do
Anyone can learn to paint well in my fun, information-packed 2-hour classes in which I reveal my favorite techniques I have discovered from 30 years of abstract painting. Get empowered to find your own artistic voice while learning fundamental principles of good design that instill you with the confidence to continue painting at home. Challenge yourself to learn something new, or have fun with friends and family by taking art classes in downtown Santa Fe.
Spend three days focusing on your artwork and creativity with a Santa Fe artist who has been painting for 28 years, and teaching for 20. Learn new techniques, skills and accomplish creative goals with a group of like-minded creatives in my gallery and workshop space just one block from Canyon Road. Discover how to uplevel your painting practice and go pro. Return home with a plethora of new skills, techniques, ideas and inspiration.
My online course, Abstraction Beyond Boundaries, is an abstract painting course that takes beginners through intermediate artists to mastery through my Six Steps to Abstract Painting method. Dive deeply into color and composition, the two most important elements to making stunning abstract paintings.
choose your adventure
let's get creative, shall we?
"My son and I had an amazing weekend in Santa Fe and the best ending to it was taking our abstract painting class with Andrea. From the minute we walked in, we were in a warm and welcoming environment. Its clear Andrea loves what she does and that she was born for teaching art. I had no experience and felt a little inhibited, but with her guidance and support it was an extremely positive experience and I certainly learned a lot."
"It is clear Andrea loves what she does and was born for teaching."
"I was looking for an experience beyond the typical tree painting class and Andrea’s class was perfect! I’ve taken many art classes and am a relatively experienced painter, but my mother was more nervous about being “let loose” to paint whatever she wanted to. During our class, Andrea handled both our desires wonderfully. Giving us mediums, techniques and suggestions whenever we needed them. We could have brought in reference photos, (or wine lol) but being surrounded by Andrea’s work was inspiration enough. We both walked away really feeling like we created something memorable and unique in just two hours.
"Different (BETTER) than
just a ‘Wine & Paint’ class!
what people are saying...
"Andrea is an accomplished artist, and her teaching style is appropriate for all levels of artists. Our granddaughter is very proud of her finished painting. We had a wonderful time, and we created some great family memories, along with some interesting paintings. We all agreed that we can’t wait to do it again. It was a great family activity."
"We created some great family memories, along with interesting paintings."
"Andrea Cermanski has all the skills of a good teacher. She's knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and gives precise and helpful instruction to each individual student, allowing him or her to discover their hidden artistic talents."
"Good Teacher, Knowledgeable, Patient & Encouraging."
"I did a private class with Andrea and it was so wonderful!! Andrea is an amazing artist and she is also a great teacher!! Thorough, patient and just a fun person to be around! I really wanted a basic introduction to how to use the paints, mediums, brushes, palettes, etc. I got that and so much more!! She even helped me with the anxieties I was having around painting. I left feeling inspired, and way more confident! Ready to go home and explore. I look forward to another class after I have played some on my own. Highly recommend!"
"I left feeling inspired, and way more confident!"
